Overview
Day 1: Arusha – Fly to North Serengeti (Kogatende) – Afternoon Game Drive
Accommodation: Migration Tented Camp / Kenzan Mara / Mara Under Canvas / similar
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Morning transfer to Arusha Airport for a scenic flight to Kogatende, North Serengeti.
Your guide will meet you at the airstrip for your first game drive in the northern plains.
Explore the Mara River area, where wildebeest and zebras gather in thousands, preparing to cross.
Keep an eye out for crocodiles lurking in the water and lions and leopards near the riverbanks.
Arrive at your camp in time for sundowners and dinner under the stars.
Highlights:
Aerial views of Serengeti from flight
First look at Migration herds
Crocodile-infested Mara River drama
Day 2: Full Day in North Serengeti – Migration Tracking & River Crossings
Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Full day dedicated to following the herds and waiting at potential crossing points along the Mara River.
Witness one of nature’s greatest shows—wildebeest leaping into the river, battling currents, crocodiles, and confusion.
Game drives may extend into Lamai Wedge or Bologonja, depending on wildlife movement.
Enjoy a bush picnic or return to camp for lunch.
Highlights:
Iconic river crossings
Predator interactions (big cats, crocs, hyenas)
Incredible photography opportunities
Day 3: Another Full Day in North Serengeti
Accommodation: Same as previous nights
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Continue exploring the northern Serengeti, allowing flexibility to maximize wildlife viewing.
Follow herds into different zones depending on movement. Your guide will work to position you at the right places at the right times.
Look for elephants, giraffes, elands, and topi—alongside the Migration drama.
Optional: Early morning hot air balloon safari (additional cost), ending with champagne bush breakfast.
Highlights:
Flexible tracking of the herds
Fewer crowds than central Serengeti
Optional balloon safari experience
Day 4: Drive to Central Serengeti (Seronera) – Game Drive En Route
Accommodation: Into Wild Africa / Serengeti Tortilis Camp / similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, begin a leisurely game drive southward toward the Central Serengeti, the heart of the park.
Spot leopards around the Seronera River, lions on kopjes, and maybe even a cheetah on the hunt.
Arrive at your camp by late afternoon. Enjoy a relaxed evening in the bush.
Highlights:
Transition from Migration zone to year-round wildlife hotspot
Big cats & classic Serengeti scenery
Excellent sunset photography
Day 5: Central Serengeti – Fly Back to Arusha
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy a final early morning game drive in Seronera before transferring to the airstrip.
Catch your flight back to Arusha, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel or airport.
Optional souvenir shopping in Arusha or lunch at a local restaurant depending on your schedule.
Highlights:
Final big game sightings
Scenic flight over the Serengeti plains
Seamless return to civilization
✅ Included:
Domestic flights (Arusha ↔ North Serengeti / Central Serengeti)
All park and conservation fees
Private 4×4 safari vehicle (open roof)
Professional English-speaking guide
Full-board accommodation
Drinking water during safari
Airport/hotel transfers
❌ Excluded:
International flights
Tips for guide & camp staff
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks)
Optional balloon safari or cultural tours
