Migration · Northern Serengeti
Nature's Greatest Spectacle
The Serengeti spans over 14,000 square kilometres of vast savannahs, diverse ecosystems and the legendary Great Migration. This six-day safari is built around a single goal: putting you on the banks of the Mara River at Kogatende as millions of wildebeest and zebra attempt their heart-stopping crossings.
From open plains to riverine forests and rocky kopjes, you’ll explore both the Northern and Central Serengeti — with the Big Five, cheetahs and giraffes never far away, and dramatic predator action following the herds.
- Witness dramatic Mara River wildebeest crossings
- Explore Northern & Central Serengeti regions
- Big Five sightings with exceptional predator encounters
- Comfortable lodges and tented camps close to the action
6 Days
5 Nights on Safari
Kogatende
Mara River Crossing Country
Jul–Oct
Peak Crossing Season
14,000 km²
Of Serengeti Wilderness
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your guide and transfer to your Arusha hotel for an overnight stay and safari briefing.
- 🛏️ Lodge in Arusha
- ✈️ Airport meet & greet
Day 2
Arusha to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
A full-day scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and farmland to the remote Northern Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate, with a picnic lunch and game viewing along the way.
- 🚘 ~10–11 hrs with game stops
- 🍽️ B · L · D
- 🛏️ Tented Camp
Day 3
Full Day at the Mara River
Explore the Kogatende region where the migration unfolds along the Mara River. Search for wildebeest and zebra crossings while spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants and giraffes.
- 🦓 Crossing watch
- 🍽️ B · L · D
- 🛏️ Tented Camp
Day 4
Sunrise to Sunset in Kogatende
Dawn-to-dusk game drives maximise your river-crossing opportunities. Your guide positions you at key viewing areas while explaining predator and herd behaviour, with lunch in the bush and sundowners at a scenic viewpoint.
- 🌅 Full-day drives
- 🍽️ B · L · D
- 🍹 Sundowners
Day 5
Northern to Central Serengeti
An early departure from Kogatende through the heart of the Serengeti with a full-day game drive and bush picnic amid ever-changing landscapes, arriving at your lodge by evening.
- 🚘 ~4–6 hrs with game stops
- 🍽️ B · L · D
- 🛏️ Tented Camp
Day 6
Central Serengeti to Arusha
A final morning game drive through the central plains before the scenic journey back through the Great Rift Valley, arriving in Arusha late afternoon for your airport transfer.
- 🚘 ~5–6 hrs
- 🍽️ Breakfast · Lunch
Cost
What Your Trip Covers
What’s Included
- All park and concession fees
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle & professional guide
- 5 nights' accommodation
- Full board — meals as listed
- Bottled water on game drives
Not Included
- International flights & visa fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks at lodges
- Travel insurance
- Optional balloon safari or extra excursions
Get Your Tailored Quote
Rates vary with group size, season and accommodation level. Tell us your dates and party size and we’ll send a detailed, no-obligation quote within 24 hours — usually much faster on WhatsApp.
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Where You'll Be Travelling
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