Fly straight to Kogatende in the northern Serengeti for the river-crossing season, then Central Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Built for the migration's most dramatic chapter. Instead of a long drive, you fly from Arusha to the remote northern Serengeti and settle into a migration camp near the Mara River, where the herds gather to cross. Two nights later you move to the Central Serengeti, then up into the cool Ngorongoro Highlands for a full crater day.
We can refine pace, accommodation style, flight logistics, park combinations and beach extensions around your dates, budget and travel rhythm.
Karibu Tanzania – welcome to Tanzania. On arrival at the airport you will be met by one of our team. After the meet and greet, we escort you to your accommodation in Arusha (approximately 60 km), ready for the safari tomorrow.
Fly to the fabled Serengeti and settle into your remote, authentic camp. Set out on one of the oldest and least changed ecosystems on earth, where the circle of life plays out every day. It is home to one of the world's largest concentrations of wildlife, and the region hosts the spectacular Great Migration as wildebeest and zebra arrive in search of grass and water.
A full day following the herds in the north, positioned for the Mara River crossings when the migration is in the area.
Spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti plains. The name 'Serengeti' comes from the Maasai language and means 'endless place'. The open savannah and wooded grassland are home to lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, elephant, giraffe and a host of plains game and birdlife. The Serengeti–Ngorongoro ecosystem hosts the Great Wildebeest Migration: millions of wildebeest and zebra moving year-round between Tanzania and Kenya, and in the early months of each year the short-grass plains become the setting for the calving season.
Today we enjoy morning and afternoon game drives on the vast Serengeti plains. In the early morning and evening light, the landscape is stunningly beautiful. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa – more than three million large mammals – and never disappoints. Depending on wildlife movement, we serve a picnic lunch at a scenic site or return to the lodge for a hot lunch.
After an early breakfast, game drive en route through the Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Highlands. The crater – a UNESCO World Heritage Site formed millions of years ago, 600 m deep and around 260 km² – holds roughly 25,000 animals. Arrive in time for lunch and relax at the lodge.
After breakfast we descend some 610 metres into the crater – an abundance of wildlife and a photographer's paradise – for a full day of game viewing with a picnic lunch at the hippo pool. Ngorongoro, the largest intact caldera in the world, teems with resident wildlife: prides of lion, herds of Cape buffalo, impala, Thomson's gazelle, rhino, golden and black-backed jackal, zebra, cheetah, leopard and spotted hyena. Hundreds of bird species refresh themselves in the small lakes on the crater floor. In the evening we return to the lodge.
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward arrangements.
Same route, same guide. Pick the lodges that suit your budget.
| Day | Location | Accommodation | Meals | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arusha | Kibo Palace Hotel | Bed & breakfast | Transfer |
| 2 | Serengeti NP – North | Malaika Migration Camp, Kogatende | Full board | Afternoon drive |
| 3 | Serengeti NP – North | Malaika Migration Camp, Kogatende | Full board | Game drives |
| 4 | Serengeti NP – Central | Arukore Simba Camp | Full board | Game drives |
| 5 | Serengeti NP – Central | Arukore Simba Camp | Full board | Game drives |
| 6 | Ngorongoro Highlands | Ngorongoro Rim Lodge | Full board | Morning drive |
| 7 | Ngorongoro Crater | Ngorongoro Rim Lodge | Full board | Crater tour |
| 8 | Departure | — | Bed & breakfast | Transfer |
Prices depend on your dates, group size and lodge level. Send us your dates and we will reply with a clear per-person price.
The journey moves place by place in a calm sequence, ordered to reduce fatigue and protect the best sightings.
Best windows: Jul–Oct
The safari with Tony as our tour operator and guide was absolutely great in every aspect. The hospitality, the excellent knowledge of the animals, nature, the country and its people, the absolute reliability and care, the superb service and all the details covered, just excellent. I would go with Tony and his company any day again. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Asante sana.
MonicaSwitzerland · Visited July 2026Visiting Tanzania and seeing the parks was a wonderful experience. Tony and Inocent were our guides and they were lovely. A 10/10 trip. (automatic translation from Spanish)
MartaSpain · Visited June 2026The safari with Antony was amazing. We trusted him our itinerary and it was worth it. In my opinion, the best thing about it was his knowledge and how respectful he is with wildlife. It is amazing finding people that really love their job and show it.
Cristian PintoUnited Kingdom · Visited October 2024Tell us your timing, travel style and must-have moments. We will turn this itinerary into a bespoke proposal with the right rhythm, camps and route.
Six things you can count on, whichever safari you choose.
Move your dates free of charge up to 60 days before arrival.
Park fees, taxes, private vehicle, guide and drinking water are in your price.
Airport pickup and drop-off included on every safari.
Every lodge and camp hand-picked by our team in Arusha.
Our Arusha team answers you every day of your trip, day or night.
Private vehicle and guide – no strangers, no fixed schedule.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 on SafariBookings by verified travellers. Planned and run from our base in Arusha.
| If you cancel | Cancellation charge |
|---|---|
| More than 60 days before arrival | Deposit retained, or moved to new dates within 12 months |
| 59 to 30 days before arrival | 50% of the total trip price |
| 29 to 15 days before arrival | 75% of the total trip price |
| Less than 15 days before arrival | 100% of the total trip price |
Park fees and flights already paid to third parties may be non-refundable. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers cancellation. Full refund policy
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