You will arrive at Kogatende Airstrip in Northern Serengeti from Zanzibar, At hand to receive you will be our safari guide who will have a picnic lunch and be ready for the safari. You will experience the awe-inspiring migration crossing in Northern Serengeti. You will fly in and out of Zanzibar, avoiding long and bumpy rides and staying in semi-luxury migrational lodges. You will witness nature’s grandest spectacle as millions of wildebeest brave the Mara River in search of greener pastures.
Life on Safari
Your safari adventure begins with an early transfer from your hotel in Zanzibar to the airport for a scenic flight to Northern Serengeti.
Upon arrival at Kogatende Airstrip around mid-morning, you will meet your private safari guide and immediately begin your first game drive toward the Mara River. This area is world-famous for the Great Migration river crossings, where wildebeests and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters while predators wait nearby.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon exploration. Later, transfer to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Northern Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp – Mid-range tented camp inside Serengeti
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Northern Serengeti before beginning your transfer toward the Central Serengeti with en-route game viewing.
The Serengeti ecosystem is rich with wildlife such as buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and large herbivore herds. The region is especially famous for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras move in search of fresh grazing, followed closely by predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
Arrive in Central Serengeti in the evening and enjoy dinner and overnight at your camp.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March (Seronera is busy) |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Misako Luxury Camps & Lodges – Luxury tented camp inside Serengeti
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, offering excellent chances to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and possibly migration herds depending on the season.
After lunch, begin your journey toward Karatu with a scenic drive out of the Serengeti and through the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Arrive in Karatu in the late afternoon and check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge – Mid-range lodge in Karatu
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.
The crater is home to the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, as well as large populations of lions, hyenas, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and hippos. The lush crater floor creates one of the highest wildlife densities in Africa, making sightings highly rewarding.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before ascending the crater and transferring to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar.
Safari Season Overview – Ngorongoro
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | June–October (excellent wildlife viewing) |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Prices are Per Person and Valid for Trips All around the year
- All Park entrances & taxes
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transfer to & from the airport
- Accommodation during safari
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti
- Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Tips for guides, driver
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- International Flight
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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