Overview
Fly Into the Migration. Follow the Herds. Feel the Wild. Experience the magic of Tanzania’s Great Wildebeest Migration on a carefully designed 3-day fly-in safari to Northern Serengeti. Fly directly to Kogatende and enter a wilderness where thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains, while lions, elephants, crocodiles, and other predators wait along the migration route. With comfortable mid-range accommodation, private safari guiding, scenic flights, and immersive game drives, this is the perfect short safari for travelers who want to experience one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles without spending a full week on safari.
Tour Features
Luxury
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps
Private Tour
This safari is arranged privately for your group.
Solo Travelers
Suitable for solo travelers.
Customizable
This itinerary can be customized.
Children Policy
Minimum age accepted is 5.
Start Date
This safari can start on any day.
Highlights
ARUSHA → NORTHERN SERENGETI
NORTHERN SERENGETI
NORTHERN SERENGETI → ARUSHA
Your Safari Map
Northern Serengeti
Northern Serengeti
Arusha City
Safari Itinerary
Fly Into the Heart of the Migration After breakfast, transfer from your Arusha hotel to the airport for your scheduled flight to Kogatende Airstrip in Northern Serengeti. Upon arrival, meet your professional safari guide and begin your first game drive immediately. Explore the open plains, rocky kopjes, and riverine landscapes in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeest. During migration season, follow the movement of the herds and, with favorable conditions, look for activity around the Mara River. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon safari. As the golden light falls across the Serengeti, head to your camp for dinner and a peaceful evening beneath the African sky.
- Duration: Full Day
- Game Viewing Time: Approximately 5–6 hours
- Transport: Scheduled flight + private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Mara Under Canvas
Accommodation
Mara Under Canvas
Mara River & Great Migration Adventure Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy breakfast before setting out for a full day of exploration around the Mara River. This is the heart of the migration experience. Search for enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras gathering around the river, while keeping watch for crocodiles and predators waiting nearby. Your experienced guide will follow wildlife movements and choose the best areas for game viewing and photography. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon safari. Return to camp in the evening with memories of an extraordinary day in one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes.
- Duration: Full Day
- Game Viewing Time: Approximately 7–8 hours
- Transport: Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Mara Under Canvas
Accommodation
Mara Under Canvas
Final Wildlife Encounters & Fly Home Enjoy breakfast before embarking on your final game drive through Northern Serengeti. Explore the rolling hills, granite kopjes, open plains, and riverine areas while searching for one last unforgettable wildlife encounter. Your guide will make the most of your final hours in the wilderness before heading towards Kogatende Airstrip. Enjoy lunch before boarding your scheduled flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival, meet your private transfer driver for your onward journey.
- Duration: Half to Full Day
- Game Viewing Time: Approximately 3–4 hours
- Transport: Private 4×4 safari vehicle + scheduled flight
- Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
- Accommodation: No accommodation
Accommodation details are available on request for this part of the itinerary.
Tanzania