The Great Migration Serengeti Safari (Northern & Central Serengeti)
Tour Overview
Experience one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles on this 4-day Great Migration Serengeti Safari, combining the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley) with the dramatic Northern Serengeti (Mara River). This safari is designed for travelers visiting between July and October, when millions of wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River in their annual search for greener pastures — a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience. Enjoy thrilling game drives, witness predator action, and relax at top-rated lodges surrounded by the raw beauty of Tanzania’s most iconic national park.
Itinerary
Morning:
Depart from Arusha after breakfast or take a short flight to Seronera Airstrip in the heart of Serengeti National Park.
Meet your professional safari guide and enjoy your first game drive through the Seronera Valley, famous for its resident lions, leopards, and elephants.
Afternoon:
Stop for a picnic lunch and continue exploring the central plains and acacia woodlands. Visit the Seronera River and Hippo Pool, ideal for photography.
Evening:
Arrive at your camp or lodge in time for a spectacular sunset and dinner under the stars.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Mid-Range: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Budget: Kati Kati Tented Camp
Morning:
After an early breakfast, begin your journey northward through the Serengeti’s rolling plains. Enjoy wildlife sightings en route — cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, and perhaps an elusive leopard.
Afternoon:
Arrive in the Northern Serengeti by midday and enjoy a game drive along the Mara River, where wildebeest herds gather before crossing into Kenya’s Maasai Mara.
This is one of the best chances to witness the Great Migration river crossings, a thrilling wildlife moment featuring crocodiles and predators waiting on the banks.
Evening:
Relax at your lodge and soak in panoramic views of the Serengeti wilderness.
Morning & Afternoon:
Spend a full day exploring the Mara River region, tracking herds and watching predator-prey interactions.
Your expert guide will take you to prime viewing areas for possible river crossings and big cat sightings.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by the raw energy of the Serengeti plains.
Optional Experience:
Book a hot air balloon safari over the Northern Serengeti for an unforgettable sunrise view of the migration, followed by a champagne breakfast in the wild.
Evening:
Return to camp for dinner and stargazing by the campfire.
Morning:
Enjoy an early morning game drive — the perfect chance to spot lions or elephants bathed in golden light.
Late Morning:
Breakfast at camp, followed by transfer to Kogatende Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha or onward to Zanzibar for a relaxing beach extension.
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Package Includes & Exclude
Package Include
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Private or shared 4×4 safari vehicle
- Conservation Area entry & service fees
- Picnic lunch and bottled drinking water
- Binoculars and wildlife field guide
Package Exclude
- Flight
- Personal travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages or soft drinks
- Items of a personal nature