7 Days North Migration Safari - Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Overview

Experience a thrilling 7-day Northern Tanzania safari focused on the iconic Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Follow the Great Migration in the northern Serengeti, where dramatic river crossings unfold, and explore the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, expert-guided game drives and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Day to Day Itinerary

ARRIVAL DAY 

Distance: 30km /50km

Met on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to Tulia Boutique Hotel for dinner and overnight HB. (40 km, MEALS: Dinner and Overnight FB

ACCOMMODATION:  Tulia Boutique Hotel Full board 


DAY 1: ARUSHA TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK


Your safari will begin by 8am in the morning with a pick up from your hotel at Arusha. With everyone aboard, you will head towards Serengeti National Park. The 240km drive will be covered in about 5hrs. 

The Serengeti means endless plains in the local African language and watching the grassland stretch out as far as the eye can see and eventually merging with the sky at the horizon is an absolutely breathtaking view. 

With an overall land area of 14,763 Sq Kms, it puts our notion about distance to shame. The Serengeti also houses the glorious “Big 5” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard). 

Along with the “Big 5”, a very pleasant sighting would be one of Africa’s most beautiful animal – The Impala. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. 

The central portion of the Serengeti - known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. 

In Seronera, one must really look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this region. You must also look out for the Serengeti “Kopjes” which are massive boulders of granite standing in a sea of grass. They provide ample shelter to a large variety of flora and fauna. 

A picnic lunch will be done during the day long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night at Serengeti tortilis camp / Serengeti Domel Tented Camp 



DAY 2: CENTRAL TO NORTH SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK 


Starting your day by 8am after a filling breakfast, you will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today and move towards the northern part of the park. 

The enroute game drive towards the Kogatende region will offer mild action from resident game. As you approach the northern part of the Serengeti, you will notice the terrain change from the usual plain grassland to a more hilly and broken terrain. The northern region offers a variety of resident game such zebras, topi, gazelle, buffaloes, leopards and lions. 

A picnic lunch will be done during the day long drive itself. Based on the time of your arrival you will be able to spend a few hours by the Mara River. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night at Lobo wildlife lodge / Mbugani Tented Camp


DAY 3 - 4: FULL DAY IN NORTH SERENGETI 


As usual, you will finish a good breakfast and begin your day by 8am. In the months between mid June to September the migration can be found in this region. From mid June to September, the Mara River in this region offers the most dramatic river crossing of the great migration.

Fierce, deep and heavily rain fed, the river takes an enormous toll on the migrating wildebeest. Watching the wildebeest surging through the torrential flow, some drowning and a few falling prey to lurking crocodiles is an unforgettable sight. 

If it’s your lucky day you will be able to witness this natural wonder and watch nature take its course. Tracing the great migration you might even move towards the Lobo valley. The pristine Lobo valley is scattered with woodlands, plains, hills and famous granite Kopjes.

It offers enormous amount of bigcat game with lions, leopards and cheetah in plenty. During the dry season the permanent water sources in the valley attract plenty of resident and migratory animals, resulting in excellent game viewing. 

During the full day game drive, you will have a stop where you can have your picnic lunch. The day comes to an end with a tasty dinner and a good night at Lobo wildlife Lodge / Mbugani Tented Camp 


DAY 5: NORTH TO CENTRAL SERENGETI 


Starting your day at of 8am after a heavy breakfast, today you will head south towards central Serengeti. The four hour drive to the central will offer mild enroute game. 

The drive south from the Mara river valley takes you through hill country, the Lobo area, woodlands and then back into Seronera terrain. 

The central portion of the Serengeti - known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengetis' species.

As you make your way into the Seronera region, you will begin to notice the hilly and broken terrain altering into plain grasslands. In Seronera one must really look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this region.

The interactions and survival of these lion prides provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night at Serengeti tortilis camp / Serengeti Domel Tented Camp 


DAY 6: SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CRATER RIM 


In the morning, at 7am, you will head out for a short game drive in the Serengeti after a good breakfast. After completing a half day game drive along with a picnic lunch, we will branch out and head towards the Ngorongoro crater rim. 

The 75km drive to Ngorongoro Crater rim will take about 2.5 hrs, with mild game action to see on the way. The crater is one of Africa’s impressive geological attraction and supreme mecca of wilderness. 

The day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good rest in your choice of accommodation. Get a good rest and refuel yourself, for the following day you will descend into the massive crater. 

Overnight at Ngorongoro tortilis camp / Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge 


DAY 7: NGORONGORO CRATER TO ARUSHA 


On this day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descend at around 6:30am into the crater floor. 

The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5 hour game drive in the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. 

The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. 

This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location at Arusha by 6PM in the evening.  With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team. 

End of safaris 

Rates Per Person

Rates including VAT

  • 3666 USD per person when traveling alone
  • 3002 USD per people when 2 people travel together
  • 2381  USD per people when 3 people travel together
  • 2240  USD per people when 4 people travel together
  • 2113 USD per people when 5 people travel together
  • 2019  USD per people when 6 people travel together
  • Single supplement: 350 USD 

Includes
    • All park and conservancy fees
    • Crater service fee
    • Professional Safari Guide and Driver
    • Accommodation as per the itinerary
    • All meals during the Safari
    • Drinking water
    • 4x4 Safari vehicle
    • Surcharge for online payment of deposit (5%)
    • Accommodation before Safari and after Safari 
    • Pickup and drop off at airport 
Excludes
    • Tanzania Visa
    • Tips and gratuities
    • Flights tickets (International or Local)
    • Travel insurance
    • Meals not listed in the itinerary
    • Surcharge for online payment of balance (5%)
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