kogatende migration safari

8 Days North Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Mara River Crossing

$2800-3400 USD

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Safari summary

An unforgettable 8-day journey through the Northern Serengeti, following the Great Migration as vast herds of wildebeest and zebra moved across sweeping plains and dramatic river crossings. Each day revealed raw wildlife moments, stunning savannah landscapes, and close encounters with Africa’s iconic animals, creating a powerful and immersive safari experience.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	May, June, July, August, September
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival at the airport

After arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro / Arusha), your private driver guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation for dinner and overnight awaiting for your North Serengeti Wildebeest Migration safari adventure to start on the following day.

Mtoni River Lodge

DAY 2: Arusha to Tarangire park

Tarangire

The Park is particularly famous for its elephant families, which you can often see congregating by the river. Furthermore, you may see giraffe, bushbuck and hartebeest. Tarangire is the best place to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat – from the adorable calves all the way up to the intimidating bulls. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards.

Marera Valley Lodge

DAY 3: Serengeti National Park

Serengeti

Early morning after breakfast, we depart to Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest National Park and it is also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Moreover its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years.

Embalakai Lodge

DAY 4: North Serengeti

Serengeti

After breakfast we head towards the far northern reaches of the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Wagakuria. We will do a game drive en-route from the Lobo area to the Wagakuria area. As we head north, good sightings of giraffe, plain game, herds of buffalo and also elephants can often be seen.

Intimate Camp Kogatende

DAY 5: North Serengeti

Serengeti

Early Morning after breakfast you will continue with your game drive in the Northern region. Mara river crossing is one of the must see in Serengeti and totally one of the most spectacular events in Serengeti. Many wildebeests perish trying to reach the mineral rich grass of Maasai Mara where they will spend at list 2 months before they start to migrate again to their ancestral birthing Ground Southern Ndutu where it will all start again.

Intimate Camp Kogatende

DAY 6: North to Central Serengeti

Serengeti

After a relaxed morning drive towards Central Serengeti spend the day observing wildlife in the Seronera Valley. The Seronera Valley offers lots of wildlife throughout the year including carnivores like hyenas, Lions, leopards and cheetah can often be found on and around these large rocky outcrops, as they offer a great vantage point to look over the plains in search of any prey, as well as ungulates including buffaloes, giraffes, hippopotami, impalas, topi, warthogs and zebras.

Embalakai Authentic Camps

DAY 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti

Early morning after breakfast, we continue with our en-route drive inside the Serengeti National Park before we depart to Ngorongoro crater. The drive down into the Crater is an adventure in itself and when you reach the Crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The Crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.

Marera Valley Lodge

DAY 8: Karatu to Arusha

After a leisurely breakfast drive back to Arusha arriving in time for lunch and last minute shopping and re-packing. Transfer to the airport for your flight back home or for a flight to Zanzibar. All in all this marks the end of your North Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari adventure.

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