Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Serengeti Safari through Northern and Central Migration Country

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the iconic Wildebeest Migration in Northern Serengeti from July to October
  • 02 Explore the beautiful and quiet wilderness of Northern Serengeti, from Mara River to Lobo Valley
  • 03 Encounter diverse wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and giraffes
  • 04 Discover Central Serengeti's vast savannah plains, kopjes, and the wildlife-rich Seronera River area
  • 05 Enjoy game drives through predator-rich landscapes with picnic lunches and tented camp stays

Embark on a 7-day Serengeti mid-range safari through Northern and Central Serengeti, where game drives reveal the legendary Wildebeest Migration and a remarkable variety of resident wildlife. Travel across beautiful Tanzanian landscapes, with views near Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater along the way, and spend your days exploring vast savannah plains, granite outcrops, acacia woodlands, and predator-rich habitats. With picnic lunches, tented camp stays, and unforgettable encounters with Africa's iconic animals, this journey offers an adventure-filled safari experience.

Embark on a 7-day Serengeti mid-range safari through Northern and Central Serengeti, where game drives reveal the legendary Wildebeest Migration and a remarkable variety of resident wildlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti via Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro

Arrive at the airport and meet your host, who will also be your driver-guide. You will then be transferred to Serengeti National Park for a game drive, with a lunch box included. The journey takes approximately 6-7 hours.

On the way to the great Serengeti, the route itself is beautiful, with nature forming part and parcel of the experience. Before reaching your destination, you will enjoy closer views of Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, as the journey passes through these remarkable attractions, making the drive rich in natural scenery throughout.

Serengeti is famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, which moves around the park from May to July each year, as well as for the vast number of species that reside in the park year-round. The concentration of predators in the Serengeti is high, with large prides of lions, numerous hyena clans, and regular sightings of cheetahs and leopards. Elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and antelope can be found feeding on the rich plains, along with lesser-known species such as aardwolf, mongoose, caracal, servals, and hyrax.

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Serengeti Pure Tented Camp for dinner and your overnight stay on a full-board basis.

2
Day 02

Game Drive from Central to Northern Serengeti

After an early breakfast, depart the camp with picnic lunch boxes from Central Serengeti and head north on a game drive en route. Northern Serengeti is approximately 200 km away.

The Northern Serengeti is not only famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, which moves around the park from July to October each year, but also for the vast number of species that reside in the park year-round. The concentration of predators in the Serengeti is high, with large prides of lions, numerous hyena clans, and regular sightings of both cheetahs and leopards.

Later, at the appropriate time, you will be taken to Serengeti North Kati Kati Tented Camp for dinner and your overnight stay on a full-board basis.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Safari in Northern Serengeti

Enjoy breakfast at the camp, then set out with picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in the attractive wilderness of Northern Serengeti.

This wilderness remains an unexplored place packed with stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. Travelers who visit this corner of the Serengeti are rewarded with gorgeous scenery of green rolling hills, granite outcrops, dotted open savannah, and acacia woodlands.

The concentration of predators in the Serengeti is high, with large prides of lions, numerous hyena clans, and regular sightings of both cheetahs and leopards.

At the appropriate time, you will be taken back to Serengeti North Kati Kati Tented Camp for dinner and your overnight stay on a full-board basis.

4
Day 04

Northern Serengeti and Mara River Exploration

Enjoy breakfast at the camp, then depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in the attractive wilderness of Northern Serengeti.

The attractions that can be seen while touring the northern Serengeti include the Mara River, where wildebeest river crossings occur, as well as Lobo Valley. Northern Serengeti is a beautiful and quiet place, typified by green rolling hills, granite outcrops, and acacia woodlands.

It also supports an abundance of resident wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and a few oribi antelopes.

Later, at the appropriate time, you will drive back to Serengeti North Kati Kati Tented Camp for dinner and your overnight stay on a full-board basis.

5
Day 05

Northern to Central Serengeti via Wildlife-Rich Plains

After breakfast, depart on a game drive en route to Central Serengeti. This is another great day when you will have a chance to see the Big Five along the way. Your guide will stop in areas of interest to keep enriching your experience of this endless plain.

Central Serengeti is made up of vast savannah plains, acacia woodland, and rock outcrops known as kopjes, including Simba Kopje, Maasai Kopje, and Moru Kopje. The wilderness also features the Seronera River, home to one of Africa's densest populations of big cats.

Lions can often be seen on the rocky outcrops, while the open savannah south of the Seronera River is prime territory for cheetahs. Your guide will continue stopping at attractive points along the route to give you an even fuller experience of this remarkable landscape.

In the evening, you will be transferred to Serengeti Pure Tented Camp for dinner and your overnight stay on a full-board basis.

6
Day 06

Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti.

Lying at the heart of Serengeti National Park, this popular region of the reserve is known for its abundant wildlife, large number of big cats, and quintessential Serengeti landscape of acacia-studded savannah.

This is another great day when you will have a chance to see the Big Five along the way.

Dinner and overnight will be at Serengeti Pure Tented Camp on a full-board basis.

7
Day 07

Serengeti to Arusha and Departure

After breakfast in the morning, you will be collected from the camp and transferred from Serengeti to Arusha, a journey of 335 km.

Upon arrival in Arusha town, you will stop at a hotel for lunch at your own cost. Afterward, continue to the airport for your outbound flight.

Mara River crossings, Lobo Valley, Seronera River plains

Where this trip takes you

Mara River crossings, Lobo Valley, Seronera River plains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfer to and from Kilimanjaro Airport
  • Transport and game drives on safari based on the exclusive use of a 4x4 vehicle
  • Services of a professional driver-guide throughout the safari
  • Accommodation while on safari
  • All meals as indicated in the program
  • Park and reserve entrance fees
  • Concession fees
  • Briefing and debriefing
  • Bottled mineral water in the vehicle while on safari
  • All government taxes, VAT, and levies

What's Not Included

  • Drinks such as sodas, beers, champagnes, and premium brands
  • Tipping for your guide and hotels
  • Night game drives
  • Any other service not listed in the inclusions above
  • Tanzania visa fees are USD 50 per person for nationals other than the US and Canada, who pay USD 100 per person
  • International flight tickets
  • Inbound scheduled flight tickets

What to bring

  • Travel Documents:
    • Valid passport
    • Tanzania visa, available at the airport upon arrival, USD $100 payable in cash only; $50 for residents of the UK/European Union
    • Copy of travel and/or medical evacuation insurance
    • Personal medical/dental insurance cards
    • Credit card (Visa and MasterCard are most widely accepted)
    • Cash in U.S. dollars (bills must be crisp, new-format, issued 2016 or later, with no tears)
  • Essential Gear:
    • Binoculars
    • Camera and a good telephoto lens, with a waterproof/dustproof bag
    • Sunglasses, preferably polarized
    • Hat for sun
    • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion are provided by some camps/lodges)
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Basic medical kit, plus malaria tablets and prescription medications
    • Glasses, if you wear contacts
    • Chargers and extra batteries for electronics such as phones, cameras, and lights
  • Clothing:
    • Sweater or fleece pullover
    • Lightweight waterproof hiking shoes or boots
    • Waterproof sandals
    • Shirts (golf shirts or T-shirts)
    • Lightweight long-sleeved shirts
    • Pair of shorts
    • Pairs of long pants
    • Swimsuit, if you will be visiting Zanzibar Island or other water areas
    • Undergarments and socks; women might consider a sports bra for bumpy jeep rides
    • Sleepwear
    • Rain gear, if traveling during the rainy season from March-May and October-December
    • Please note: bright and white colors are not recommended for safari
  • General Packing Recommendations:
    • Bring sturdy, soft-sided luggage, which is easier to stow throughout the trip and to carry in our vehicles during transfers
    • Carry any necessities, including travel documents, money, medications, and other vital supplies, in your carry-on bag, not your checked luggage
    • If you plan to lock your luggage, please use a TSA-approved security device
    • Leave expensive jewellery at home. If you would be heartbroken to lose the item, don't bring it along
    • Keep cash in more than one place
    • A water-resistant daypack to carry cameras and other items is very handy while on game drives. Better yet, let this be your carry-on
    • Please refrain from bringing hair dryers, irons, radios, and excess clothing or toiletries. All points of this trip are quite casual, and we recommend keeping luggage down to the basics. However, you can use them if you bring them along. If any of these items are necessary for you, it is better to ask first so we can check with the hotel
  • Baggage Allowance:
    • Please bring soft-sided luggage like duffel bags, not hard suitcases. Charter flights within Tanzania strictly limit passengers to a total of 44 lbs, including carry-ons, so the key is to pack as light as possible. Most properties provide laundry service at a cost to be paid directly unless otherwise mentioned in the booking

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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