7 Days Northern Serengeti Great Migration Safari

PRICE FROM 1000 USD PER PERSON / SHARED SAFARI

  • Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Destination Northern Tanzania
  • Safari Type Private

Tour Overview

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.

Trip Summary

  • Day 1Arrival in Arusha
  • Day 2Arusha to Tarangire National Park
  • Day 3Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park
  • Day 4Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti
  • Day 5Full Day Northern Serengeti
  • Day 6Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
  • Day 7Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Trip Highlights

  • Witness the Great Migration in Northern Serengeti
  • Experience the dramatic Mara River crossings (seasonal)
  • Search for the Big Five in Tanzania’s top parks
  • Explore Tarangire National Park
  • Enjoy game drives in Central Serengeti
  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater
  • Stay in comfortable midrange safari accommodations
  • Capture incredible wildlife photography
  • Travel with an experienced multilingual safari guide
  • Enjoy unforgettable African sunsets

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

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.

  • Meal Plan Dinner
  • Accommodation Arusha Safari Lodge / Similar

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After 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.

  • Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation Marera Valley Lodge / Similar

Day 3

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

Travel 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.

  • Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation Tukaone Serengeti Camp / Similar

Day 4

Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

Journey 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.

  • Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation Heritage Mara Camp / Similar

Day 5

Full Day Northern Serengeti

Spend 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.

  • Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation Heritage Mara Camp / Similar

Day 6

Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After 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.

  • Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation Marera Valley Lodge / Similar

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Descend 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.

  • Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation Marera Valley Lodge / Similar

Safari Package Includes

  • Airport transfers
  • Private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional multilingual safari guide
  • National park entrance fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Midrange accommodation as specified
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Drinking water during the safari
  • Government taxes

Safari Package Excludes

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guides and local communities
  • Optional activities not mentioned

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Great Migration or a river crossing guaranteed?

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.

What kind of accommodation is used on this safari?

Comfortable midrange safari accommodation as specified in the day-by-day itinerary.

Will I have the same guide for the whole trip?

Yes — you travel with one professional multilingual guide throughout the safari.

Customize Your Experience

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.

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