Start with your dates
Choose the location
Your travel period and priorities guide the proposed region, accommodation and airstrip. The final selection also depends on availability and practical connections.
The Genau Guides Collection
6 days / 5 nights
Migration-focused Serengeti safari
Following the Herds.
Six days to watch the story unfold.
Give the Serengeti your time. Explore a region selected around your travel dates, spend longer observing wildlife, and leave room for the moments that make you want to stay a little longer.
Your dates guide the planning. Wildlife movements shape the experience.
More time to notice
A considered location
Your dates help shape the route
Time in the field
Four full days between flight days
A wider wildlife story
Look beyond a single sighting
Give the landscape your time
Stay with the story.
A herd gathering on the horizon. A pause to watch what happens next. A morning that takes an unexpected turn. This journey gives you time to pay attention.
Spend five nights in accommodation selected around your travel dates and wildlife interests. Proposed flights from and back to Arusha frame the journey, leaving four full days between arrival and departure for game viewing and any planned movement between camps.
Fewer changes. More time to observe.
The preference is to spend longer in a suitable area. A second camp is considered where it supports the confirmed route and your interests.
Five nights · Time to explore
Look a little longer
Give each encounter the time it deserves.
How your safari takes shape
Your dates are the starting point.Make room for discovery
Spend longer exploring
Four full days between flight days allow time for game viewing, patient observation and any camp transfer specified in your itinerary.
Keep an open perspective
Enjoy the wider story
Let your interests extend beyond the herds. Animal behaviour, birds and the changing landscape can make the quieter moments just as rewarding.
A living landscape
Plan the opportunity. Leave room for nature.
The journey is planned around your dates. Wildlife encounters unfold on their own terms.
A migration-focused itinerary places importance on location, but camp reservations and flights are arranged in advance. Daily game-drive plans can adapt within the booked area and applicable park rules.
“Following the Herds” does not mean moving camp whenever the animals move. Changes to the booked region or accommodation depend on availability, logistics and any additional costs. Migration sightings and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
Discuss your datesYour safari, day by day
Arrive. Settle in. Look a little longer.
Five nights give the journey room to unfold. This sample outlines the rhythm of your safari; your personalised itinerary confirms the region, camp arrangements, flights and daily services.
Day
01
Your first glimpse
Fly into the Serengeti
Arusha Airport → selected safari airstrip → camp
Begin the day
Make your way to Arusha Airport, with a transfer if included in your quotation. Check in for your scheduled light-aircraft flight to the airstrip selected for your itinerary. Your flight details confirm the departure time, routing and baggage allowance.
As the day unfolds
Meet your safari guide on arrival and begin exploring on the way to camp. Depending on the flight time and distance to your accommodation, there may be time for a picnic lunch and further game viewing before settling in.
Back at camp
Enjoy dinner and discuss the days ahead with your guide. Share your wildlife and photography interests so these can inform game-drive plans within the booked area.
Overnight
Selected Serengeti-region camp or lodge
Proposed meals
Lunch and dinner, subject to arrival time and confirmed arrangements
Good to know
Plan to arrive in Arusha before the safari begins. Arrival-night accommodation, airport transfers and any additional travel are included only where specified in your quotation.
Day
02
Read the landscape
Your first full safari day
Game drives within your selected safari region
Begin the day
Head out early with your guide and begin getting to know the area. Pause to scan the landscape, observe animal behaviour and notice the smaller details that are easy to miss when moving quickly.
As the day unfolds
Explore on a full-day outing with a packed lunch, or discuss morning and afternoon drives where the camp location allows. Your route is shaped by conditions, wildlife activity and your interests within the permitted area.
Back at camp
Return to camp for dinner and time to unwind. Talk through the day’s encounters and what you would like to explore further.
Overnight
Same confirmed camp or lodge
Proposed meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Good to know
A migration-focused route creates opportunities to look for the herds, but their location and visibility vary. Daily game drives remain within the access and services included in your booking.
Day
03
Stay with the moment
Time to watch and understand
Further exploration from your safari base
Begin the day
Begin another day in the field, revisiting a promising area or exploring a different part of the surrounding landscape. With no camp move planned today, there is time to pause when an encounter holds your attention.
As the day unfolds
Let the day develop around what you find. Watch the interactions within a herd, follow your guide’s interpretation of the landscape, or spend time enjoying birds and other wildlife. Photography interests can help shape the pace without disturbing animals or leaving permitted routes.
Back at camp
Return to your accommodation and enjoy a relaxed dinner. Each day adds context to the landscape, even when the wildlife encounters are different from those you expected.
Overnight
Same confirmed camp or lodge
Proposed meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Good to know
Patient observation is part of this safari. Time spent waiting does not guarantee a particular event, predator encounter or river crossing.
Day
04
A deeper exploration
Explore further, or change your base
Local game drives or a camp transfer specified in your itinerary
Begin the day
If staying at the same camp, set out for another day exploring the surrounding region. If your confirmed itinerary includes a second property, depart after breakfast for the planned transfer.
As the day unfolds
A day at the same base allows more time for game viewing. A relocation day combines the onward journey with wildlife viewing where practical; the time available depends on distance, road conditions and access arrangements.
Back at camp
Return to your familiar camp or settle into the second property named in your itinerary. Enjoy dinner and prepare for your final full safari day.
Overnight
Same camp, or a second property confirmed before travel
Proposed meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Good to know
A second camp is an itinerary option agreed during planning. It is not an automatic move in response to herd movements. Any additional transport, flights or access fees must be confirmed in your quotation.
Day
05
One more day in the wild
Make the most of your final full day
Game drives from your confirmed safari base
Begin the day
Set out with your guide for your last full exploration day. Revisit a favourite area or seek a different perspective within the region accessible from your camp.
As the day unfolds
Give the day to the experiences that have drawn you in: watching the herds where present, observing other wildlife, or simply spending longer with the landscape. Lunch arrangements follow the day’s agreed plan and your confirmed meal package.
Back at camp
Enjoy your final safari dinner. Confirm the next morning’s departure arrangements with your guide and prepare your luggage for the flight.
Overnight
Final night at your confirmed camp or lodge
Proposed meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Good to know
Optional activities, including a balloon safari where available, require advance arrangements and are separately charged unless included. Operator restrictions and weather conditions apply.
Day
06
A last look at the plains
Fly back to Arusha
Camp → confirmed departure airstrip → Arusha Airport
Begin the day
Enjoy breakfast before your transfer to the departure airstrip. Depending on flight timing and the location of your camp, there may be an opportunity for wildlife viewing en route.
As the day unfolds
Board your scheduled flight to Arusha. The service may include intermediate stops, with the final routing and timings confirmed in your flight arrangements.
Your onward journey
Your six-day safari ends at Arusha Airport. Continue with the onward transfer, overnight stay or travel arrangements specified separately in your quotation.
Overnight
No overnight stay included
Proposed meals
Breakfast; additional meals only if specified
Good to know
Arusha Airport and Kilimanjaro International Airport are different airports. Share onward flight details before booking so transfer times and an appropriate connection buffer can be assessed.
Have a particular wildlife interest?
Tell us what you hope to experience when planning your route.
Your base in the wilderness
Settle in. Stay connected to the landscape.
Five nights, with location at the heart of the planning.
Your accommodation is selected alongside the proposed safari region, flight connections and budget. Named properties, room arrangements and meal plans are provided in your personalised quotation, subject to availability.
Make yourself at home
Nights
on safari
A base chosen for your journey.
A tented camp or safari lodge in the region confirmed for your travel dates.
More time between arrivals and departures
Unpack. Find your rhythm. Look forward to tomorrow.
Spending several nights at a suitable base gives you time to get to know the surrounding landscape. Return from a game drive, enjoy dinner and begin the next morning without packing for another destination.
Position and practicality
Camp location is considered with the arrival airstrip, game-drive areas and any planned transfers.
Comfort that suits you
Your preferences help guide the choice of property, room category and overall accommodation budget.
How your five nights may be arranged
One arrangement is confirmed before booking.A single safari base
Five nights in one place
Stay at one selected camp or lodge for the full safari. This arrangement reduces packing and camp transfers, with game drives exploring the areas accessible from your base.
Suitable where one location supports the agreed route and your wildlife interests.
A planned change of scenery
Three nights, then two
Begin with three nights at your first property, then make a planned transfer on day four for two nights at a second camp or lodge. The transfer method and time are confirmed in advance.
An optional arrangement where the additional location justifies the travel time and cost.
The details of your stay
Tell us what matters to you.
The right accommodation balances location with the comforts and arrangements you need to enjoy the journey.
Rooms and travelling companions
Share your group size, children’s ages, bed preferences and whether you need separate or family accommodation.
Accessibility and daily comfort
Let us know about steps, walking distances or other mobility considerations so we can check property-specific arrangements.
Meals and dietary requirements
Mention allergies and dietary needs early. Suitable meal arrangements must be checked with each selected property.
Power and connectivity
Tell us if charging equipment or internet access is important. Availability and operating hours vary by property and require confirmation.
Five safari nights are proposed. Accommodation in Arusha before or after the safari is separate unless expressly included. Properties are booked for agreed dates and locations; camp changes during the journey are subject to availability, logistics and any additional costs.
The details behind the experience
A clear plan. Room for discovery.
Know what your six days cover, from the first flight to the final transfer.
These details form the proposed package basis. Your personalised quotation confirms the selected region, properties, flight arrangements, guiding services and total price.
Following the Herds
Six days. Five safari nights. One considered route.
The proposed journey combines scheduled flights from and back to Arusha with accommodation, guided game drives and the access arrangements required for your confirmed itinerary. Any second camp and associated transfer are agreed during planning.
Your safari foundation
Proposed inclusions
Arrangements to confirm in your personalised quotation.
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Proposed safari flights
Scheduled flights from Arusha to the selected arrival airstrip and back from the confirmed departure airstrip, where included in your quotation. Airline, routing and baggage allowance are specified with your flight details.
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Arrival and departure transfers
Transfers between the confirmed safari airstrips and your booked accommodation.
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Five nights’ accommodation
Five safari nights in the camp or lodge arrangements specified in your quotation, using one property or an agreed combination.
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Meals during your stay
Meals as listed in your final itinerary. Arrival-day and departure-day meals depend on flight timings and the confirmed meal arrangements.
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Guided game drives
Game drives with a professional safari guide and safari vehicle as specified. Your quotation confirms whether these services are private or shared.
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Required access fees
Park, conservation and accommodation-related access fees applicable to the locations and activities expressly included in your confirmed route.
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An agreed camp transfer
A transfer between properties only where a two-camp itinerary is confirmed. The transport method and included services are identified in your quotation.
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Drinking water
Drinking water during game drives, as specified in your confirmed package.
Beyond the safari package
Separately quoted or excluded
Consider these when planning your complete journey.
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International travel
International flights, visas and travel insurance.
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Accommodation around the safari
Hotels and meals in Arusha or elsewhere before day one or after day six, unless expressly included.
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Transfers outside the safari
Transfers to or from Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport or your hotel, unless specified in your quotation.
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Optional activities
Balloon safaris and other additional experiences not expressly included in the confirmed itinerary.
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Service upgrades
Private-vehicle upgrades, room-category changes or additional guiding services beyond your confirmed package.
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Changes to the booked route
Additional flights, camp changes, extended stays or access arrangements requested outside the confirmed itinerary.
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Personal expenses
Tips, laundry, personal purchases and drinks outside the confirmed accommodation and meal package.
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Additional airline charges
Excess baggage and charges outside your quoted fare. Any extra baggage capacity or additional seat must be arranged and priced separately.
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Other services
Any service not expressly included in your final written quotation.
Before you confirm
A few details worth checking together.
Your camp locations
Confirm the named properties, five-night arrangement and any planned transfer between camps.
Your game-drive arrangements
Check whether the vehicle and guiding are private or shared, and which activities are included.
Your flight connections
Review departure airports, airstrips, baggage rules and any onward transfer requirements.
Your total package price
Review the included fees, supplements, payment schedule and applicable booking terms.
Shape the details around you
Start with your dates. Build from your interests.
Share your preferred travel period, group size, accommodation budget and wildlife interests. We’ll use those details to prepare a personalised proposal.
Before the adventure
Good questions. A clearer journey.
Understand how we plan the location, accommodation and time in the field, so you can arrive knowing what to expect.
Help us shape your safari
Bring your interests into the plan.
- Your preferred dates and flexibility
- Number of travellers and children’s ages
- Your wildlife and photography interests
- Preferred accommodation budget
- Private or shared game-drive preference
- Your arrival and onward travel plans
Still considering your options?
Let’s talk about your dates.
Tell us what you hope to experience. We’ll help you assess a suitable route and accommodation arrangement.
Ask about this journeyPlanning Following the Herds
Select a question to read moreWhen should I travel for this safari?
Choosing your travel dates
Start by sharing your available dates and what you most want to experience. We will assess a suitable region, accommodation and flight routing for that period. If your dates are flexible, we can discuss alternative proposals before you choose. The final itinerary identifies where you will stay and explore.
Are migration sightings or river crossings guaranteed?
Wildlife expectations
No. The itinerary is planned to create opportunities for wildlife viewing, but animals move independently of travel plans. Neither migration sightings nor river crossings can be guaranteed. We encourage you to approach the journey with an interest in the wider wildlife experience.
Which part of the Serengeti will we visit?
Your safari location
The region is selected during planning around your dates, interests, accommodation availability and practical flight connections. Your quotation confirms the named camps, their locations, arrival and departure airstrips, and any applicable conservation-area access arrangements.
Does “Following the Herds” mean moving camp every day?
Understanding the itinerary
No. The proposed journey favours longer stays at a suitable base. You may spend all five nights at one property, or follow an agreed three-night and two-night arrangement. Camps and flights are booked in advance; the itinerary does not automatically relocate whenever the herds move.
How flexible are the daily game drives?
Time in the field
Daily plans can adapt within the booked region, permitted routes, access hours and confirmed services. Your guide considers wildlife activity, conditions and your interests. Private and shared arrangements offer different levels of flexibility, so your quotation will identify which applies.
What happens if we stay at two camps?
Camp transfers
A two-camp itinerary includes a planned transfer, normally on day four in this sample. The confirmed route specifies whether that journey is by road or another agreed transport arrangement. Transfer time can reduce the time available for game viewing, and associated costs must be included in the quotation.
What luggage and camera equipment can I bring?
Packing for your flights
Your confirmed airline and route determine baggage limits and bag requirements. Tell us about large camera bags or other equipment before booking so we can check the applicable allowance and any additional arrangements. Extra baggage capacity is subject to availability and may cost more.
Can I choose a lodge instead of a tented camp?
Accommodation arrangements
Share your preferred accommodation style and budget when enquiring. Suitable options depend on the selected region and availability. Your quotation identifies the property, room category, meal plan and any facilities important to your stay.
Can children join this journey?
Travelling as a family
Suitability depends on children’s ages, the selected properties, flight requirements and your preferred daily pace. Provide the ages of all children so we can check accommodation policies, room arrangements and activity restrictions before proposing the itinerary.
Can we include a balloon safari?
Additional experiences
You can request a balloon safari during planning. Availability depends on the selected location, operator requirements and weather. It is separately charged unless expressly included, and its timing must fit your confirmed accommodation and game-drive arrangements.
Can I connect to an international flight on day six?
Onward travel
Share your onward flight details before booking. The sample ends at Arusha Airport, which is separate from Kilimanjaro International Airport. We must assess the safari flight schedule, road transfer and connection buffer together. An additional overnight stay may be appropriate and would be quoted separately.
Give the Serengeti your time
A little longer in the wild. A story of your own.
Bring your curiosity, your preferred dates and the things you hope to experience. Let’s shape six days with time to explore, watch and appreciate whatever unfolds.
6 days / 5 nights
Location selected for your dates
Personalised itinerary
Following the Herds
Your journey begins with a conversation.
Share your travel period, group size and accommodation preferences. We’ll help you explore a suitable route and prepare your proposal.
Discuss this journey
Personalised quotation
Planned around your dates and interests
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