7-Day Northern Serengeti Migration Safari – Mara River Experience

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by a Tanzalux Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or enjoy the surrounding atmosphere of this lively safari town. Your guide will brief you about the upcoming Northern Serengeti Migration Safari, including the flight to Kogatende and what to expect during your wildlife adventure. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Arusha, ready for your journey into the Serengeti the following day.

Where you'll stay tonight

Mid-Range

Arusha farm house

After breakfast in Arusha, transfer to the airport for your flight to Kogatende, the gateway to Tanzania’s spectacular Northern Serengeti. As the landscape unfolds beneath you, leave the bustle of town behind and head towards one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife regions. On arrival at Kogatende Airstrip, your private safari guide will welcome you and begin your exploration of Northern Serengeti National Park. Rather than rushing through several destinations, this safari is designed to give you meaningful time in the north, where the Great Wildebeest Migration moves through the open plains and the Mara River ecosystem. Spend the afternoon exploring the Kogatende area and surrounding wildlife corridors, looking for wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes and the predators that follow the migrating herds. Your guide will adapt the game drive to recent wildlife movements and the conditions on the ground, making the most of your first afternoon in this remarkable landscape. As the day draws to a close, continue to your tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay in Northern Serengeti, ready for a full day of wildlife exploration tomorrow.

Where you'll stay tonight

Mid-Range

Safari Haven Migration Camp

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up in the heart of Northern Serengeti, where the vast open plains and the seasonal movements of wildlife create one of Africa’s most remarkable safari experiences. After an early breakfast, set out with your private safari guide for a full day of exploration across the Kogatende region and its surrounding wilderness. Your day will focus on following the Great Wildebeest Migration, as thousands of wildebeest and zebras move through the northern Serengeti in search of fresh grazing and water. Explore areas around the Mara River, where dramatic river crossings may take place when the herds are in the area. Keep watch for crocodiles along the riverbanks and predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs that inhabit this wildlife-rich ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a designated area during the day, then continue your game drive, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph wildlife and appreciate the remarkable scenery. Your guide will adjust the day's route according to recent wildlife movements, helping you make the most of your time in Northern Serengeti. Return to your camp in the late afternoon for dinner and another peaceful night beneath the African sky.

Where you'll stay tonight

Mid-Range

Safari Haven Migration Camp

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy another rewarding day in Northern Serengeti, exploring its diverse landscapes and wildlife-rich habitats. After breakfast, head out with your private safari guide for a game drive through the Kogatende region, with the possibility of exploring suitable areas towards the Lamai wilderness depending on wildlife movements, road conditions and your camp's location. This part of the Serengeti is renowned for its seasonal wildebeest migration, expansive grasslands, rocky outcrops and the Mara River ecosystem. Spend time observing the migrating herds and the wildlife that shares this remarkable habitat, including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions and, with luck, elusive leopards and cheetahs. Your guide will plan the day's route around recent wildlife sightings rather than following a fixed schedule. If the herds are concentrated near the river, more time can be devoted to suitable viewing areas; if they have moved elsewhere, explore other productive parts of the northern ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your safari before continuing your afternoon exploration. Return to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay in Northern Serengeti.

Where you'll stay tonight

Mid-Range

Safari Haven Migration Camp

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your final full day in the remarkable Northern Serengeti, with another opportunity to explore the landscapes shaped by the Great Wildebeest Migration. After breakfast, set out with your private safari guide for a flexible game drive, following the latest wildlife sightings across the Kogatende region and nearby areas. Depending on the location of the migrating herds, spend time exploring the Mara River ecosystem or other productive wildlife areas of Northern Serengeti. Watch for wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains, while keeping an eye out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and other wildlife that make this region so special. Today offers the freedom to spend longer at interesting sightings, enjoy photography stops and appreciate the smaller details of the Serengeti ecosystem. Your guide will adapt the route to current conditions and wildlife movements, rather than following a rigid schedule. Pause for a picnic lunch in a designated area before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, return to camp to relax, enjoy dinner and reflect on your Northern Serengeti experience beneath the African sky.

Where you'll stay tonight

Mid-Range

Safari Haven Migration Camp

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at your camp in Northern Serengeti before preparing for your transfer to Kogatende Airstrip. Depending on your flight schedule, there may be time for a relaxed morning before saying farewell to this extraordinary wilderness. Board your scheduled flight from Kogatende to Arusha, enjoying a final aerial perspective of the Serengeti's sweeping plains and remarkable landscapes. On arrival in Arusha, you will be met by your Tanzalux Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing after your safari adventure, with time to reflect on the wildlife encounters and unforgettable moments of your Northern Serengeti Migration experience.

Where you'll stay tonight

Mid-Range

Arusha farm house

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, taking time to relax and reflect on the unforgettable experiences of your Northern Serengeti Migration Safari. At the appropriate time, your Tanzalux Safaris representative will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight. As you depart Tanzania, take with you lasting memories of the Great Wildebeest Migration, the remarkable wildlife of Northern Serengeti and the landscapes of the African wilderness. Thank you for travelling with Tanzalux Safaris. We hope to welcome you back to Tanzania for another extraordinary adventure.

Meals included: Breakfast