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7 Day Northern Serengeti Migration Safari

A seasonal northern Serengeti itinerary built for travellers interested in migration movement near the Mara River. Two full northern days improve your chances of meaningful observation while recognising that river crossings can never be guaranteed.

Duration7 days
Travel styleGreat Migration Safari
Best forTravellers visiting during the northern migration season who prioritise herd…
FormatPrivate or tailor made
Trip overview

A clear plan for Serengeti • Northern Serengeti • Ngorongoro

A seasonal northern Serengeti itinerary built for travellers interested in migration movement near the Mara River. Two full northern days improve your chances of meaningful observation while recognising that river crossings can never be guaranteed.

Who this suits: Travellers visiting during the northern migration season who prioritise herd movement.

Trip highlights

Two northern Serengeti days
Mara River region
Seasonal migration focus
No false crossing guarantees

Day by day itinerary

1

Arusha to Central Serengeti

Enter the Serengeti and spend the day tracking wildlife across open plains, kopjes and seasonal river systems. The exact game-drive route is flexible, allowing your guide to respond to recent sightings and seasonal movement of wildebeest, zebra, big cats and other wildlife.

2

Central Serengeti wildlife day

Enter the Serengeti and spend the day tracking wildlife across open plains, kopjes and seasonal river systems. The exact game-drive route is flexible, allowing your guide to respond to recent sightings and seasonal movement of wildebeest, zebra, big cats and other wildlife.

3

Drive north through Serengeti

Game drive through the northern Serengeti, where rocky hills, valleys and the Mara River create a different landscape from the central plains. During migration season, your guide follows herd movements and spends patient time near likely crossing areas without rushing wildlife.

4

Northern Serengeti full day

Game drive through the northern Serengeti, where rocky hills, valleys and the Mara River create a different landscape from the central plains. During migration season, your guide follows herd movements and spends patient time near likely crossing areas without rushing wildlife.

5

Second northern migration day

Game drive through the northern Serengeti, where rocky hills, valleys and the Mara River create a different landscape from the central plains. During migration season, your guide follows herd movements and spends patient time near likely crossing areas without rushing wildlife. Spend patient time around river systems and grazing areas while following guide intelligence.

6

Northern sector to central or highlands

Enter the Serengeti and spend the day tracking wildlife across open plains, kopjes and seasonal river systems. The exact game-drive route is flexible, allowing your guide to respond to recent sightings and seasonal movement of wildebeest, zebra, big cats and other wildlife.

7

Ngorongoro Crater and Arusha

Descend through the forested crater wall into the Ngorongoro Crater, a compact ecosystem where grassland, woodland and wetlands support a dense concentration of wildlife. Spend the day exploring different habitats, pausing for a picnic lunch before climbing back to the highlands.

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Tailor made planning

Make this itinerary yours

Dates, accommodation level, airport transfers and extensions can be adjusted around your flights and priorities. We keep the core route realistic rather than adding stops that create rushed travel days.

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