Package Summary
This package is focused entirely on the Northern Serengeti (Kogatende/Mara River area), which is the primary location to witness the dramatic Mara River Crossings of the Great Migration, typically between July and October.
Detailed Itinerary
This package is focused entirely on the Northern Serengeti (Kogatende/Mara River area), which is the primary location to witness the dramatic Mara River Crossings of the Great Migration, typically between July and October.
Arrival in Arusha and Safari Briefing
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met and transferred to your lodge or hotel in Arusha town or the surrounding area. You will enjoy a detailed safari briefing with your guide, preparing you for the exciting adventure ahead. This is a day for rest, preparation, and getting acclimatized to the beautiful Tanzanian highlands.
Lat: N/A, Lng: N/AArusha to Tarangire National Park
Your adventure begins with a drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its colossal, ancient baobab trees that dominate the landscape and its exceptionally large elephant herds. You will spend the entire day on a game drive, focusing on the permanent Tarangire River, which acts as a lifeline and magnet for wildlife, especially during the dry season. Look out for zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and a variety of antelopes, alongside predators like lions and leopards, before heading to your accommodation near Tarangire or the Karatu area.
Lat: N/A, Lng: N/AKaratu to Northern Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, you will drive towards the Serengeti National Park, passing through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands. This is a significant travel day, which transforms into an extensive game drive as you enter the endless plains of the Serengeti, heading directly to the remote northern sector. This area, near the Mara River, is the prime location for witnessing the dramatic river crossings of the Great Migration (seasonal, typically June to October). Overnight in a camp in the Northern Serengeti to maximize your time in this crucial wildlife area.
Lat: N/A, Lng: N/AFull Day Northern Serengeti National Park
Dedicate the entire day to game viewing in the Northern Serengeti, focusing your efforts on the plains and the famous Mara River. Your experienced guide will track the movements of the Great Migration, searching for massive herds of wildebeest and zebra contemplating or executing river crossings, where Nile crocodiles lie in wait. Even outside the main crossing season, the Northern Serengeti is rich in resident wildlife, including large prides of lions and graceful giraffes. The day culminates with a true bush sunset and an overnight at your Northern Serengeti camp.
Lat: N/A, Lng: N/ANorthern Serengeti to Central Serengeti (Seronera)
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the north before beginning a rewarding game drive as you travel south towards the central Seronera region of the Serengeti. The central area is famed for its abundance of predators, particularly its significant lion and cheetah populations, which are drawn to the permanent water sources of the Seronera River valley. You'll explore the rocky outcrops (kopjes) that often serve as vantage points for big cats. Overnight will be in the heart of the Serengeti at a camp or lodge in the Seronera area.
Lat: N/A, Lng: N/ANgorongoro Crater Game Drive and Departure
An early start is essential as you drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend over 600 meters to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Spend the morning conducting an exhilarating game drive inside this natural wonder, home to one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa, including the resident Big Five (with a good chance of spotting the endangered Black Rhino). After a picnic lunch, you will ascend the crater rim and drive back to Arusha or be transferred directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your evening departure, concluding your unforgettable safari.
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Day 1 Morning Elephants, Baobabs, Tarangire
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Day 2 Morning Big Cats, Kopjes, Seronera
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Day 3 Morning River Crossing Drama
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Day 4 Morning Caldera, Big Five
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