5-Day Private Northern Serengeti Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you’ll be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel or lodge in Arusha. Relax and settle in as you receive a short safari briefing. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore Arusha town or simply enjoy the lodge’s amenities.
Overnight: Hotel in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Arusha (Standard Room)

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive to Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, you’ll take a drive via the scenic route through the Ngorongoro and Central Serengeti. Upon arrival, enjoy your first game drive in the stunning plains of Northern Serengeti. Wildebeest herds are often seen clustered near the Mara River, and predators like lions and leopards are never far behind.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kenzan Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Safari – Mara River Crossings and Big Cats

Spend the entire day exploring the Northern Serengeti. Your guide will position you along the Mara River, where you may witness the dramatic wildebeest crossings – a thrilling spectacle of survival. Keep watch for crocodiles, lions, cheetahs, and vultures that follow the herds.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kenzan Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Safari – Elephant Herds, Giraffes and Scenic Savannahs

Enjoy another full-day game drive in this remote and less crowded part of the Serengeti. Besides the migration, the region is home to elephants, giraffes, buffalos, and hyenas. You can also opt for a picnic lunch in the wild or return to camp for a break between game drives.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kenzan Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Game Drive – Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, set out on a final morning game drive through the Northern Serengeti, offering one last chance to spot wildlife such as lions on the hunt, grazing wildebeest herds, or elephants moving through the savannah. After the game drive, begin your overland journey back to Arusha. The drive takes approximately 8–10 hours and includes scenic views through the Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro highlands, with possible stops for lunch and short breaks along the way. Arrive in Arusha by late afternoon or early evening, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel, depending on your travel schedule.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.