A migration-focused route with two nights in the far Northern Serengeti — positioning you for the dramatic Mara River crossings.
Route Arusha → Tarangire → Central Serengeti (2 nts) → Northern Serengeti (2 nts) → Ngorongoro → Arusha
Duration
9 Days
Style
Comfort lodges/camps
Best season
Jul–Oct only
Highlights
Two nights in the Northern Serengeti at the Mara River
Chance to witness a live river crossing
Tarangire elephants and Ngorongoro Crater bookends
Big cats following the herds
Time built in for patience at the crossing points
Day by day
1
Day 1
Arrival, Arusha
Airport pickup and overnight in Arusha.
2
Day 2
Tarangire
Elephants, baobabs, first game drive.
3–4
Day 3–4
Central Serengeti
Big-cat country; resident game and moving herds.
5–6
Day 5–6
Northern Serengeti (Mara River)
Two days tracking the herds and waiting on crossing points.
7
Day 7
Ngorongoro
Crater-floor game drive.
8
Day 8
Return to Arusha
Game viewing en route.
9
Day 9
Departure
Transfer to the airport.
What makes this trip special
Most short safaris never reach the far north — the two Mara-River nights are the whole point, giving you real odds at the single most dramatic wildlife event on Earth.
What’s included
Park fees, lodges/camps
Driver-guide
Transport & transfers
Meals as specified
Not included
Flights
Tips
Visa & insurance
Most drinks
Good to know
Crossings are unpredictable and never guaranteed — the extra day is what buys you the chance. Book well ahead; northern camps sell out in season.
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