Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Serengeti Migration Safari in Tanzania with Mara River Fly-In

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience the incredible wildebeest migration in the Serengeti
  • 02 Witness the dramatic Mara River crossings by wildebeests and zebras
  • 03 Explore the diverse wildlife of the northern Serengeti and Wagakuria area
  • 04 Enjoy game drives in the central Serengeti, home to resident wildlife
  • 05 Return to Arusha with a scenic flight from Seronera

Embark on an unforgettable 6-day Tanzania Serengeti migration safari with a fly-in to the northern Serengeti for thrilling game drives along the great wildebeest migration trail. Explore the Wagakuria area, where abundant wildlife and the dramatic Mara River crossings create one of the safari's most awe-inspiring moments. Continue through the central Serengeti to spot resident animals across the vast plains, including elephants, buffalo, zebra, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. This journey combines scenic flights with immersive wildlife viewing in some of the Serengeti's most rewarding areas.

The game viewing is very good, and you can follow the wildlife for long periods without seeing other vehicles - truly one of the forgotten corners of the Serengeti Plains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Northern Serengeti Fly-In and Migration Game Drive

  • Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel by a Kitano Tour and Safari guide and driven to Arusha Airport for your flight to the northern Serengeti. After arriving in the Serengeti, you will proceed on a game drive in the wilderness, tracking the great migration trail. The wildebeest migration is normally found in the Wagakuria area from mid-July to October, depending on rainfall patterns. Most wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River, and witnessing the frantic herds of wildebeest crossing the river is amazing.

Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner overnight stay - (Serengeti - Northern Serengeti)

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti and Wagakuria

  • After breakfast, we head towards the northern Serengeti National Park, the Wagakuria area. You will enjoy a game drive en route from the Lobo area to Wagakuria. As we head north, good sightings of giraffes, plains game, herds of buffalo, and elephants can often be seen. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge, and after lunch, we will enjoy an afternoon game drive in the area. The wildebeest migration can usually be found in the Wagakuria area from August to October, when the area turns into a wildlife paradise. A long stretch of the Mara River runs through the northern Serengeti National Park, and the river provides the migration with its most difficult obstacle. Witnessing the frantic herds of wildebeest crossing the Mara River is amazing.

Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner overnight stay - (Serengeti - Northern Serengeti)

3
Day 03

Wagakuria Game Drive and Transfer to Central Seronera

  • After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in the Wagakuria area. Most wildlife animals are found in this area; however, from mid-July to October, the area turns into a paradise. You can enjoy the wildebeest migration across the Mara River in the northern Serengeti National Park, which is amazing.

Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner overnight stay - (Serengeti - Central Serengeti)

4
Day 04

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti Game Drive

  • After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in the Wagakuria area. Most wildlife animals are found in this area; however, from mid-July to October, the area turns into a paradise. You can enjoy the wildebeest migration across the Mara River from the northern Serengeti National Park. Visitors should witness the frantic herds of wildebeest crossing the Mara River, which is amazing.
5
Day 05

Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

  • Early in the morning, after breakfast, enjoy a full game drive in the park. The area around the Lobo and Grumeti rivers has good resident game throughout the year. Non-migrating animals such as elephants, buffalo, gazelle, zebra, lions, leopards, and cheetahs can be seen here all year round. The game viewing is very good, and you can follow the wildlife for long periods without seeing other vehicles - truly one of the forgotten corners of the Serengeti Plains. Magnificent riverine trees can be found along the river lines, and bird species such as kingfishers and fish eagles can also be seen here.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner overnight stay - (Serengeti - Central Serengeti)

6
Day 06

Serengeti Central Fly-Out to Arusha

  • After breakfast at the camp, we depart for Serengeti Central (Seronera) Airstrip and enjoy an en-route game drive. Around mid-morning, you will join a scheduled flight from Seronera Airstrip to Arusha Airport. Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, you will meet our driver, who will drive you back to your hotel.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner overnight stay - (Arusha - Arusha Town)

Wagakuria area, Mara River crossings, Seronera Airstrip

Where this trip takes you

Wagakuria area, Mara River crossings, Seronera Airstrip

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 2 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • All meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water throughout the day

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Tipping the guide
  • Visas
  • Alcoholic drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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