Great Migration
We begin with a short drive to Arusha Airport, followed by a flight to Kogatende Airstrip in the Northern Serengeti.
The Northern Serengeti offers ever-changing landscapes and exciting wildlife encounters—while rhino sightings are rare, they are not impossible here.
This region of open woodlands stretches from Seronera in the south to the Mara River at the Kenyan border. You’ll explore areas like Bolongonja, Kogatende, Lamai, and the legendary Mara River itself.
Following the Great Migration, thousands of wildebeest and zebra prepare to cross the Mara. While river crossings can’t be guaranteed daily, our expert driver-guides know the best spots to increase your chances. Patience often rewards visitors with one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles. And if today isn’t the day, there’s always tomorrow—and plenty more wildlife to enjoy.
Your camp is perfectly situated near the Mara River, surrounded by grasslands and acacia trees, offering a truly privileged and immersive experience.
If you’re lucky today, a rare black rhino might cross your path.
On your second day in Northern Serengeti, you’ll find this region rivals the south in wildlife abundance—especially between July and October. After breakfast, set out on a full-day game drive with your driver-guide, watching for elephants, buffalo, eland, and gazelles. With some luck, you might spot something truly special—perhaps a cheetah or the elusive black rhino, which has a small resident population here.
This afternoon, depending on what you’ve seen, you may explore new areas. If you’ve yet to witness a Mara River crossing, your driver-guide will monitor conditions closely—these experts know the best times and places to catch this spectacular event. Alongside the migrating herds, the Northern Serengeti offers sightings of giraffes, elephants, dik-diks, and many other resident species, ensuring there’s never a dull moment.
After breakfast and a morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti, we set off for Central Serengeti a scenic 115 km journey taking around 5 hours, with plenty of wildlife sightings along the way. Upon arrival, we enjoy lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
Central Serengeti is often called the ‘wildlife hub’ animals of all kinds abound, from graceful to fierce. Safely inside your vehicle, your expert driver-guide will ensure you don’t miss any highlights.
This morning’s extra game drive in the north gives you more time to marvel at the migrating herds and the challenges they face each year. Look up, too you may spot a majestic martial eagle or other birds that thrive here. With both migratory and resident wildlife, this area never disappoints.
After the afternoon game drive, you’ll settle into your chosen accommodation for a relaxing evening and dinner.
Today we depart from our accommodation in Central Serengeti, where wildlife is so abundant it sometimes feels like it’s seeking you out! Though the animals don’t keep a schedule, this area where bushland meets grassland is a hotspot for big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Waking up in the Serengeti is a special experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Africa surround you. After breakfast, we begin our morning game drive, guided by your expert driver who will bring the ever-changing landscape and wildlife stories to life.
The Seronera River winds through the region, sustaining a diverse range of species. You’ll also see the iconic rocky kopjes that define the Serengeti’s scenery. Lunch is served in the heart of the bush, creating an unforgettable moment.
In the afternoon, we continue exploring, as the Serengeti’s wildlife drama unfolds naturally whether it’s lions, elephants, zebras, or elusive cheetahs. We conclude the day returning to camp for dinner and well-earned rest.
After a morning game drive in Central Serengeti, we set off on a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, crossing diverse landscapes that transition from open plains to highland forests. Upon arrival, you’ll check into your lodge where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. This evening offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on the incredible wildlife experiences of the Serengeti before preparing for the adventures that await in Ngorongoro the next day.
After breakfast, we depart early at 6 am to visit the incomparable Ngorongoro Crater. We’ll descend from the rim into this vast, wildlife-rich volcanic caldera—home to a remarkable variety of species.
On the crater floor, you’ll find the Lerai Forest, a lush mountain forest known for its elephant population. Nearby swamplands include the famous ‘elephant graveyard,’ where aging tuskers graze on soft grasses.
Ngorongoro boasts around 120 lions with defined territories, along with approximately 15,000 wildebeest, 9,000 zebras, 400 hyenas, and about 50 black rhinos. Resident herds benefit from year-round water sources, supplemented by seasonal migrants. You’ll also see buffalo, Thomson’s gazelles, eland, hippos in the pools, and a colorful array of highland birds. Flamingos often gather at Lake Magadi on the crater floor.
After our visit and lunch, we begin the 4-hour, 250 km journey back to Kilimanjaro International Airport
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