A migration-focused journey through Tarangire, Central and Northern Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater, timed for the best chance to witness the Mara River crossings.
The 7 Days Northern Serengeti Great Migration Safari is designed for travelers seeking to witness the dramatic Mara River crossings and abundant wildlife of Northern Serengeti. The journey also includes Tarangire National Park, Central Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater, offering exceptional game viewing, breathtaking scenery, and authentic safari experiences led by a professional multilingual guide.
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This itinerary is built around the seasonal movement of the Great Migration, combining Tarangire's elephant herds, Central and Northern Serengeti's predator-rich plains, and the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater into one complete northern circuit safari.
This itinerary is timed to the migration's natural movement — from Tarangire's dry-season herds to the Mara River crossings in Northern Serengeti — so your route can shift slightly depending on where the wildlife is when you travel.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Relax after your journey and receive a detailed safari briefing before beginning your exciting Northern Serengeti Great Migration adventure the following morning.
Highlight: Warm welcome & safari briefing in ArushaAfter breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive searching for lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and numerous bird species before continuing to Karatu for your overnight stay.
Highlight: Tarangire's massive elephant herds & ancient baobabsTravel through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering Serengeti National Park. Enjoy spectacular wildlife viewing during the drive as you head toward Central Serengeti, where resident predators and abundant plains game provide outstanding opportunities for afternoon game drives and photography.
Highlight: First game drive across Central Serengeti's plainsJourney north through Serengeti following the seasonal migration route toward the Mara River region. Enjoy game drives along the way while searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the spectacular Northern Serengeti ecosystem.
Highlight: Following the migration route toward Northern SerengetiSpend a full day exploring Northern Serengeti, one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations during the Great Migration season. Depending on wildlife movements, witness dramatic Mara River crossings and observe predators waiting nearby while enjoying exceptional game viewing throughout the day.
Highlight: Chance to witness a dramatic Mara River crossingAfter a morning game drive, depart Northern Serengeti and travel through the park toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue enjoying wildlife sightings along the journey before arriving at your comfortable lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Highlight: Scenic drive through the Serengeti–Ngorongoro corridorDescend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive in one of Africa's richest wildlife habitats. Search for the endangered black rhino, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and flamingos before returning to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, concluding your unforgettable safari.
Highlight: Ngorongoro Crater game drive & black rhino sightingsComfortable lodge in Arusha, your gateway to the northern circuit.
Midrange lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands near Karatu.
Tented camp inside Central Serengeti.
Camp in Northern Serengeti, close to the Mara River.
This 7 Days Northern Serengeti Great Migration Safari can be fully customized to suit your travel dates, interests, and budget. Since the Great Migration is seasonal, we can adjust the itinerary and accommodation locations to maximize your chances of witnessing the spectacular Mara River crossings. You can also upgrade your accommodation, extend your safari, or combine it with a relaxing Zanzibar beach holiday.
No sighting can be guaranteed — the migration is a natural, seasonal movement, so this itinerary gives you the best chance to see it depending on wildlife movement at the time of travel.
Comfortable midrange safari accommodation as specified in the day-by-day itinerary.
Yes — you travel with one professional multilingual guide throughout the safari.
From iconic national parks to pristine beaches, we'll create a tailor-made adventure that matches your travel style and budget.
