Overview

About This Safari

This 5-Day Luxury Great Migration Safari takes you across the breathtaking wilderness of Northern and Central Serengeti, where endless plains, iconic landscapes, and extraordinary wildlife encounters create a once-in-a-lifetime African adventure.

In just 5 days, you’ll explore the Great Migration hotspots of Kogatende, experience thrilling game drives along the Mara River, discover Central Serengeti’s rich predator territory, and visit the legendary Ngorongoro Crater while enjoying luxury lodge and tented camp stays with expertly guided private safari activities.

5 days, perfectly paced – what to expect:

Kogatende, Northern Serengeti – Witness the Great Migration herds, dramatic landscapes, and possible Mara River crossing action.
Central Serengeti – Explore the heart of Tanzania’s wildlife paradise, famous for lions, leopards, cheetahs, and vast savannahs.
Ngorongoro Crater – Descend into a UNESCO World Heritage Site with incredible wildlife density and breathtaking scenery.

Your journey begins with a scenic flight from Arusha to Kogatende, maximizing your time in the migration region. From the remote northern plains, you travel through the Serengeti ecosystem toward Central Serengeti before continuing to Ngorongoro and returning to Arusha. This luxury safari combines exclusive wildlife experiences, beautiful accommodations, and the best of Tanzania’s northern circuit.

Start / End

Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport -> Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport / Zanzibar

Group size

1-100 people

Difficulty

Moderate

Minimum age

Safari Snapshot

A quick look at the route, day by day.

Day	Place	Highlights	Hotel Options
Day 1	Arusha – Fly to Kogatende, Northern Serengeti	Flight to serengeti Serengeti game drive picnic lunch	Oleserai Turner spring
Day 2	Full-Day Great Migration Experience in Kogatende	Serengeti game drives Picnic lunch	Confirmed when quoted
Day 3	Kogatende – Central Serengeti	Serengeti game drive Picnic lunch	Sametu
Day 4	Central Serengeti – Karatu	Serengeti game drives Picnic lunch	Mawe Mawe
Day 5	Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha	Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater Picnic lunch	Confirmed when quoted

Day 1

Arusha – Fly to Kogatende, Northern Serengeti

Flight to serengeti Serengeti game drive picnic lunch

Oleserai Turner spring

Day 2

Full-Day Great Migration Experience in Kogatende

Serengeti game drives Picnic lunch

Day 3

Kogatende – Central Serengeti

Serengeti game drive Picnic lunch

Sametu

Day 4

Central Serengeti – Karatu

Serengeti game drives Picnic lunch

Mawe Mawe

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater Picnic lunch

Ways to Customize This Trip

This private itinerary can be tailored to your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style, dietary needs and special interests. Ask our Tanzania specialist to adjust transfers, activities and room arrangements before booking

Adjust the balance of safari, beach time and optional Zanzibar activities
Upgrade accommodation and add private activities or extra safari nights

Where you go

Route

Days 1–3 Central Serengeti
Day 4 Karatu

Day by Day

Here is how the days run. We can adjust the route around your dates and the pace you want.

1 Day 1 Arusha – Fly to Kogatende, Northern Serengeti Oleserai Turner spring / Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scenic flight to Kogatende in Northern Serengeti.

Meet your private safari guide and begin your first game drive exploring the Mara River area, searching for migrating wildebeest, zebras, elephants, lions, and other wildlife before arriving at your luxury camp.

Main stop: Arusha – Fly to Kogatende, Northern Serengeti
Accommodation: Oleserai Turner spring
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Flight to serengeti Serengeti game drive picnic lunch

Accommodation - Oleserai Turner spring

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Oleserai Turner spring

Safari lodge / Luxury / Central Serengeti

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2 Day 2 Full-Day Great Migration Experience in Kogatende Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend a full day exploring Northern Serengeti, following the movements of the Great Migration herds.

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives around the Mara River and surrounding plains, with opportunities to witness dramatic wildlife interactions and excellent predator sightings.

Main stop: Full-Day Great Migration Experience in Kogatende
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Serengeti game drives Picnic lunch

3 Day 3 Kogatende – Central Serengeti Sametu / Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Northern Serengeti before travelling south toward Central Serengeti.

The journey offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities as you cross different habitats. Arrive at your luxury lodge or camp and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley, famous for big cats.

Main stop: Kogatende – Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Sametu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Serengeti game drive Picnic lunch

Accommodation - Sametu

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Sametu

Safari lodge / Luxury / Central Serengeti

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4 Day 4 Central Serengeti – Karatu Mawe Mawe / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin the day with a morning game drive in Central Serengeti, exploring the rich wildlife areas around Seronera.

After lunch, continue toward the Ngorongoro Highlands and Karatu town, enjoying scenic views along the way before relaxing at your luxury lodge.

Main stop: Central Serengeti – Karatu
Accommodation: Mawe Mawe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Serengeti game drives Picnic lunch

Accommodation - Mawe Mawe

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Mawe Mawe

Safari lodge / Luxury / Karatu

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5 Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a final safari experience.

Explore the crater floor searching for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and the rare black rhino. After lunch, drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

Main stop: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Activities: Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater Picnic lunch