7 Days North Migration Safari Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

ARRIVAL

Upon landing at JRO/ Arusha, you will be received by your professional safari guide and transferred to Arusha. As you head towards your hotel, take in the rhythm of Arusha town where culture, movement, and the backdrop of Mount Meru create a welcoming first impression of northern Tanzania.

Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
Meal Plan: Half Board


DAY 1: ARUSHA TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Your adventure begins early in the morning with departure from Arusha heading towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The journey takes you across diverse landscapes, including the highlands of Ngorongoro before opening into the vast Serengeti plains.

As you enter the park, the scenery transforms into endless grasslands stretching to the horizon. Wildlife encounters begin almost immediately, with chances to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras and predators such as lions and leopards.

Accommodation: Tented/Lodge in Central Serengeti
Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 2: CENTRAL TO NORTH SERENGETI

After breakfast, set out for a game drive as you gradually head towards the northern Serengeti. This transition offers a variety of habitats, from open plains to rolling hills and rocky outcrops.

Along the route, you will encounter a mix of resident wildlife including antelopes, buffalo and big cats. The further north you go, the more dramatic the terrain becomes, with lush areas supporting diverse animal life.

Accommodation: Tented/Lodge in Northern Serengeti
Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 3: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE NORTH SERENGETI

After breakfast, set off for a full-day game drive across the northern Serengeti. This region is known for its remote beauty and quieter atmosphere, offering a more exclusive safari experience.

You will spend the morning tracking wildlife across rolling hills and open plains, with chances to see zebras, gazelles and large predators such as lions and leopards. The landscape here is more rugged compared to central Serengeti, creating a unique setting for wildlife viewing.

After picnic lunch continue exploring different pockets of the region, including areas near the Mara River where animals often gather.

Accommodation: Tented/Lodge in Northern Serengeti
Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 4: MARA RIVER & MIGRATION EXPERIENCE

After an early breakfast, head out towards the Mara River for another exciting day in northern Serengeti. This area is famous for the dramatic river crossings during the Great Migration season.

Your guide will position you at strategic Points along the river where wildebeest and zebras may attempt to cross. Watching thousands of animals gather, hesitate and finally plunge into the river is a powerful and unforgettable wildlife moment.

Apart from the migration, the river ecosystem attracts crocodiles, hippos and various predators waiting for opportunities, making the experience even more intense. Lunch will be taken in the bush, keeping you close to the action throughout the day. In the afternoon, continue following the herds or explore nearby areas rich in wildlife before heading back to camp/lodge.

Accommodation: Tented/Lodge in Northern Serengeti
Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 5: NORTH TO CENTRAL SERENGETI

After breakfast, begin your journey back towards central Serengeti. The drive takes you through changing landscapes, from the rugged northern terrain to the more open grasslands of Seronera.

Wildlife sightings continue along the way, with opportunities to see herds grazing and predators on the move. The Seronera region is particularly known for its resident lion population and frequent predator activity. Arrive at your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Tented/Lodge in Central Serengeti
Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 6: SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CRATER RIM

Start your day with an early breakfast followed by a morning game drive in the Serengeti. This is often one of the best times to spot predators before the heat of the day sets in. After lunch, depart the Serengeti and head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Arrive at the crater rim in the late afternoon, where you will be treated to breathtaking views of the vast caldera below. Dinner and overnight will be at your camp near the crater.

Accommodation: Tented/Lodge in Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 7: NGORONGORO CRATER TO ARUSHA

After an early breakfast descend down into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder filled with an incredible concentration of wildlife. The crater floor is home to a wide variety of animals including elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos and the rare black rhino.

Enjoy a game drive across the crater floor, with a picnic lunch served near a water source where animals gather. The enclosed nature of the crater offers excellent chances of close-up wildlife encounters.

After lunch, ascend and begin your return journey to Arusha. You will arrive in the evening, marking the end of your safari experience filled with remarkable moments and lasting memories.

Meal Plan: Half Board.