Day 1: Arusha to Central Serengeti (Seronera)
Your Tanzania safari begins with a scenic flight from Arusha Airport to Seronera Airstrip in the heart of the Central Serengeti. This area is the beating heart of the park, home to big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, often seen near the Seronera River. Upon arrival, your professional guide will take you on a thrilling game drive through the predator-rich plains. As the sun sets, you’ll check into the luxurious Melia Serengeti Lodge, where you’ll enjoy dinner while listening to the enchanting sounds of the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Day 2: Eastern and Southern Serengeti Discoveries
After breakfast, your Africa Safari Tanzania adventure continues as you explore the Eastern Serengeti, a vast open plain known for wildebeest calving season (January–March) and exceptional big cat encounters. The morning game drive will reveal large herds of antelope and their predators in action. Later, journey into the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu), famous for its short-grass plains and a crucial part of the Great Migration. To save time on long transfers, a short internal flight takes you into the Western Serengeti. Here, you’ll settle into the elegant Four Seasons Safari Lodge, perfectly positioned for exploring the surrounding wilderness.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Day 3: Western Serengeti Immersion
Day three of your Serengeti safari in Tanzania focuses on the dramatic landscapes of the Western Serengeti, specifically the Grumeti River region. This area is renowned for the spectacular wildebeest crossings between May and July, where massive herds plunge into crocodile-filled waters. Beyond migration season, the Western Serengeti offers excellent sightings of buffalo, elephants, giraffes, and abundant birdlife. With its lush riverine forests and rolling terrain, this section of the park feels both remote and untouched, promising an authentic African safari experience. After a full day of game drives, return to the Four Seasons Safari Lodge for a restful evening.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Day 4: Journey to the Northern Serengeti (Mara River)
After an early breakfast, take an internal flight from the Grumeti area to Kogatende Airstrip in the Northern Serengeti. This sector is world-famous for the Great Migration Mara River crossings, which occur between July and October. The landscape is strikingly different here, with rolling hills, woodlands, and the dramatic Mara River winding through the wilderness. On your afternoon game drive, you’ll witness vast herds, resident predators, and perhaps even a dramatic river crossing. End your day at Mara Mara Tented Lodge, an intimate safari camp that offers comfort amidst the raw beauty of Tanzania’s northern frontier.
Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge
Day 5: Northern Serengeti Finale & Return to Arusha
Your final day on this Africa Safari Tanzania experience begins with a sunrise game drive in the Northern Serengeti. This region is rich in wildlife year-round, from elephants and giraffes to lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. If the migration is in the area, you may witness one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles — the wildebeest crossings at the Mara River. After breakfast, board your flight back to Arusha, where your safari concludes. You’ll be transferred to your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey, carrying memories of a truly remarkable Serengeti adventure.
