5 Days Serengeti Safari From Zanzibar

With any luck, you’ll arrive in the Serengeti in time to witness the Great Migration, typically from June to November. This “greatest wildlife show on earth” sees more than a million wildebeest, plus hundreds of thousands of zebras and Thomson’s gazelles, undertaking the long trek to new grazing grounds. Your position north of the park is the ideal vantage point to witness this occurrence in all its glory. An incredible sight is watching the massive herds of wildebeests and zebras making the dangerous crossing of the croc-infested Mara River.

Today, you’ll embark on multiple game drives heading north toward the border with Kenya as you follow the animals. Depending on your preference, you can head out early for a morning game drive and return to camp in time for lunch. Then, later in the afternoon, embark on another game drive or relax by the pool with a good book. Alternatively, enjoy breakfast in camp, then head out on a game drive later, returning mid-afternoon.

You’re guaranteed to see incredible wildlife no matter what itinerary you choose. Besides the Big Five animals like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, this park section is also home to the greatest concentration of elephants in the Serengeti. There are also many giraffes, elands, and hippos.

First thing in the morning, you’ll view the Serengeti from a unique perspective: high in the air in the basket of a hot-air balloon. It’s an exhilarating tour that most people never get to experience. The route flies predominantly over the Seronera River, the only permanent water source in central Serengeti. Thus, it’s perfect for wildlife spotting. The area around the river is particularly scenic, teeming with open plains, acacia woodlands, and hippo pools. The views are guaranteed to be magnificent.

Once back on earth, head out on another safari. This time, you’ll eschew tyres in favour of hiking boots. This guided walking safari puts you right in the middle of the savannah. It’s an educational experience in which you’ll learn how to track animals, see and touch the flora that comprises the region’s complex food chain, and discover the secrets to medicinal plants that have been used for thousands of years to cure various ailments. Of course, you’ll also do plenty of game spotting as a park ranger or real-life Maasai tribal warrior leads you.

Then it’s back to camp to enjoy a sundowner and a leisurely dinner to cap your last day in the Serengeti. However, your evening doesn’t end there—enjoy one previous safari adventure in the form of a night drive. This spectacular experience lets you glimpse local wildlife that otherwise wouldn’t be visible. Besides spotting larger animals like hippos, lions, and elephants, the searchlight wielded by your guide will also reveal smaller nocturnal creatures like bush babies and porcupines.