Enjoy a private Migration safari from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti and the Mara River, with two dedicated days at the river and a scenic flight back to Arusha.
Ngorongoro Crater: A private game drive and picnic lunch in one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife arenas.
Central Serengeti: Your first taste of the endless plains, with predators, big herds and sweeping landscapes.
Mara River: Two days devoted to the Migration's most dramatic river crossings, with patient, expert positioning.
Scenic flight: A final bird's-eye view of the Serengeti on the flight from Kogatende to Arusha.
Midrange or luxury stays: Accommodation selected around your preferences and agreed package.
Migration season: Best travelled between July and October, subject to herd movements and river conditions.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your Pita Safaris representative, and transfer to your hotel or coffee estate lodge in Arusha. Optional Arusha experiences may be arranged.
Travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Crater for a private game drive and picnic lunch, then continue to your accommodation in the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Depart with a picnic lunch for Central Serengeti National Park, with an optional Olduvai Gorge visit where appropriate. Enjoy your first Serengeti game drive before arriving at your accommodation.
Depart for the Northern Serengeti. On arrival near the Mara River, head straight to the riverbanks with your guide. Watch herds gather, position carefully, and wait for a crossing to begin. Later, continue to your accommodation.
Spend a full day around the Mara River. Enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing, with a packed lunch in the area, watching for crossings as the light turns golden towards evening.
After breakfast, transfer to Kogatende Airstrip for your flight to Arusha. Enjoy lunch on arrival before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route
The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa
One night at a hotel or coffee estate lodge in Arusha.
One night at a lodge or tented camp in the Ngorongoro Highlands.
One night at a lodge or tented camp in the Central Serengeti.
Two nights at a lodge or tented camp in the Northern Serengeti (Mara River area).
Meals as listed in the itinerary.
Private 4×4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
Private game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti and Northern Serengeti.
Scheduled picnic lunches on Days 2, 3 and 5.
One-way scheduled flight from Kogatende Airstrip to Arusha on Day 6.
Applicable Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park fees for confirmed activities.
Agreed airport, hotel and airstrip transfers.
Bottled drinking water during scheduled safari travel and game drives.
Applicable government taxes and statutory levies.
International flights.
Visas and other travel documentation costs.
Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.
Drinks outside the included meal plan.
Laundry, shopping, souvenirs and personal expenses.
Tips and gratuities.
Optional balloon safari, Olduvai Gorge visit, Maasai cultural experience, bush breakfast, sundowner or bush dinner.
Accommodation upgrades, extra nights or services outside the confirmed itinerary.
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Tanzania
Kilimanjaro International Airport · Arusha · Tarangire National Park · Lake Manyara National Park · Ngorongoro Highlands · Ngorongoro Crater · Kilimanjaro International Airport
Tanzania
Kilimanjaro International Airport · Arusha · Lake Manyara National Park · Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Highlands · Ngorongoro Crater · Kilimanjaro International Airport
Tanzania
Kilimanjaro International Airport · Arusha · Lake Manyara National Park · Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area · Ngorongoro Crater · Tarangire National Park · Kilimanjaro International Airport
