The migration spends most of the year inside Tanzania, moving in a roughly clockwise loop through the Serengeti and, from December through March, onto the short-grass plains of Ndutu just outside the park’s southern boundary. This itinerary covers both zones so your guide can position you wherever the herds actually are.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, then a short transfer to Arusha to rest before the safari begins.
Arrive Kilimanjaro, Transfer to Arusha
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeHatari Lodge
LuxuryRivertrees Country Inn
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
A drive to the central Serengeti’s Seronera area, with a game drive en route.
Transfer to Central Serengeti
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryFour Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A full day tracking herds and predators across the central Serengeti’s plains.
Full Day Central Serengeti Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A further day exploring different sectors, following your guide’s read on current herd positions.
Second Central Serengeti Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A drive south to the Ndutu Plains, just outside the Serengeti’s southern boundary, prime calving-season territory from December to March.
Transfer to Ndutu Plains
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNdutu Safari Lodge
LuxuryLake Masek Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A full day across Ndutu’s open grasslands, unrestricted by park boundaries, allowing off-road driving where permitted for close predator sightings.
Full Day Ndutu Plains Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A drive up to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, with a full descent onto the crater floor.
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryNgorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A transfer to Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
| Ndutu/Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro crater descent | ~$295 per vehicle |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who want maximum flexibility to follow the migration wherever it actually is, rather than committing to one fixed location.Tour Includes
- All ground transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & crater descent fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance