6 Days North Serengeti Migration, and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Day 1: Arusha – Fly to North Serengeti (Kogatende) – Game Drive

Accommodation: Kenzan Mara Camp / Mara Under Canvas / similar
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

• Morning transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Kogatende Airstrip in North Serengeti.

• Your guide will meet you upon landing for your first game drive in the Mara River region.

• Explore the vast plains and riverbanks where thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather to cross.

• Check into your tented camp and enjoy dinner under the stars.

Highlights:

• Scenic bush flight

• First glimpses of the Great Migration

• Possible river crossing encounters

Day 2: Full Day Safari in North Serengeti – River Crossing Adventure

Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Full-day exploration of the Mara River ecosystem, tracking herds and predators.

• You’ll spend the day waiting near likely crossing points, often catching dramatic moments as wildebeest leap into crocodile-filled waters.

• Picnic lunch in the bush or return to camp depending on herd movement.

• Watch for big cats, elephants, giraffes, and hyenas as well.

Highlights:

• Wildebeest river crossings (if lucky!)

• Predator-prey interactions

• Incredible photo opportunities

Day 3: Final Morning in North Serengeti – Fly to Central Serengeti (Seronera)

Accommodation: Into Wild Africa Camp / Serengeti Tortilis / similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Early morning game drive to capture final moments in North Serengeti.

• After breakfast, take a short scenic flight to Central Serengeti (Seronera Airstrip).

• Afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley, known for resident leopards, lions, and cheetahs.

• Overnight in a luxury tented camp surrounded by the endless plains.

Highlights:

• Transition to Central Serengeti’s year-round wildlife

• River valley with permanent game

• Big cat territory

Day 4: Central Serengeti – Game Drive En Route to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Accommodation: Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Serena / similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• After an early breakfast and short game drive, begin your drive to Ngorongoro with game viewing en route.

• Optional visit to Olduvai Gorge, a world-famous paleoanthropological site.

• Arrive at your lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim, where you’ll enjoy cooler temperatures and stunning views.

Highlights:

• Beautiful highlands drive

• Optional Olduvai Gorge stop

• Sunset views over the crater

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Overnight near Karatu/Crater

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge / Country Lodge Karatu / similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6-hour game drive in this wildlife-rich ecosystem.

• The crater floor is home to over 25,000 animals, including the Big Five, with excellent chances to spot endangered black rhinos.

• Picnic lunch at the hippo pool.

• After the game drive, ascend and transfer to your lodge in Karatu for a relaxing final night.

Highlights:

• Big Five sightings

• Unique crater ecosystem

• Excellent birdlife & lake views

Day 6: Karatu – Drive Back to Arusha / Airport Drop-Off

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

• After breakfast, drive back to Arusha through the scenic countryside.

• Arrive in Arusha for lunch and optional shopping or day room (depending on flight time).

• Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Optional: Add a Zanzibar beach extension or day tour of Arusha/Maasai market.

✅ Inclusions:

• Domestic flights (Arusha → Kogatende | Kogatende → Seronera)

• All park fees and conservation permits

• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with open roof

• Professional, English-speaking guide

• Full-board accommodation

• Drinking water during game drives

• Airport/hotel transfers

❌ Exclusions:

• International flights

• Tips for guide & camp staff

• Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs)

• Travel insurance

• Optional balloon safari, Maasai village visit, or Olduvai Gorge entry