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Northern Serengeti Migration Safari (July–October Season)
Private Tanzania Safari

Northern Serengeti Migration Safari (July–October Season)

Travel to the northern Serengeti during migration season and experience nature's most thrilling moments up close.

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area 7 Days / 6 Nights From $2,790 USD
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Destination Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights
Starting Price $2,790 USD
Travel Style Private & Custom
Safari Overview

Your Journey Through Tanzania

Treat this itinerary as a strong starting point. Travel dates, accommodation style, group size, pickup point, and daily pace can be adjusted with your safari specialist.

Travel during the best time of the year to witness one of nature's greatest spectacles—the Great Wildebeest Migration in Northern Serengeti. Between July and October, millions of wildebeest and zebras gather along the Mara River, where dramatic river crossings and thrilling predator encounters create unforgettable safari moments. Combined with Central Serengeti and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, this journey offers an extraordinary wildlife experience in Tanzania's most iconic destinations.

Safari map

The journey through Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The day-by-day itinerary below is the source of truth for the actual route. This visual shows the travel rhythm from arrival through the safari circuit and onward to your final stay or extension.

ARRIVALSAFARI CIRCUITWILDLIFE DAYSFINAL STAY / EXTENSION

Destinations: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Pricing & booking

Choose group or private, then confirm the final price.

The current starting point is $2,790 USD. Dates, accommodation level, traveler count, room setup, and route adjustments determine the final written quote.

Group safari request

Share the number of travelers and preferred dates. We will confirm the suitable vehicle plan, room arrangement, and any available group value.

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Private safari request

Keep the vehicle and daily rhythm for your own party, with more flexibility for stops, photography, family needs, and combinations.

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Day by Day

Safari Itinerary

Follow the route day by day, with time for game drives, changing landscapes, comfortable arrivals, and guidance from your local team.

Day 1

Arrival in Tanzania

Welcome to Tanzania
Distance to Arusha: ~50 km
Transfer Time: ~1 hour
Meals: Dinner
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Royal Horizon Tours safari guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to Arusha. Relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.

Day 2

Arusha to Central Serengeti

Journey to the Endless Plains
Distance: ~335 km
Driving Time: 7–8 hours (including game viewing)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Depart Arusha after breakfast and travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands before entering Serengeti National Park. Enjoy your first exciting game drive as you encounter the incredible wildlife that makes this park world-famous.

Day 3

Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

Following the Great Migration
Distance: ~170 km
Driving Time: 4–5 hours (including game drive)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Travel north through the Serengeti ecosystem while enjoying continuous game viewing. Arrive in the Northern Serengeti, where the Great Migration gathers along the Mara River during the peak migration season.

Day 4

Full Day Northern Serengeti

Witness Nature's Greatest Show
Game Drive Distance: 80–120 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend a full day exploring the Northern Serengeti and Mara River region. Watch for dramatic wildebeest river crossings, crocodiles waiting below, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and countless other wildlife species.

Day 5

Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

From the Migration to the Crater Rim
Distance: ~300 km
Driving Time: 6–7 hours (including morning game drive)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a final morning game drive before departing Northern Serengeti. Journey through the spectacular Serengeti ecosystem and ascend into the cool Ngorongoro Highlands, arriving at the crater rim in the late afternoon.

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Africa's Wildlife Paradise
Crater Game Drive: ~40 km
Distance to Karatu: ~60 km
Driving Time: 2–3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. Search for the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, while exploring one of Africa's richest wildlife habitats before continuing to Karatu for your overnight stay.

Day 7

Return to Arusha & Departure

Until Next Time
Distance: ~150 km
Driving Time: 2.5–3 hours
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
As you leave Tanzania, you'll carry home unforgettable memories of the Great Migration, breathtaking landscapes, and extraordinary wildlife encounters.
Would you like to extend your holiday?
Complete your Tanzanian adventure with a relaxing Zanzibar Beach Holiday, a Mount Kilimanjaro climb, or one of our unforgettable cultural tours and day trips, all expertly arranged by Royal Horizon Tours.

Included

What your safari includes

Review the confirmed services carefully so transport, guiding, park arrangements, meals, and accommodation are clear before booking.

  • Airport transfers
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Full-board meals during the safari
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
  • Unlimited game drives as per itinerary
  • All national park entry fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Government taxes and tourism levies
  • AMREF Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
Not Included

Items to plan separately

We will also point out any flights, insurance, visas, tips, personal costs, or optional activities that sit outside the package.

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
Visual Journey

Safari Gallery

Northern Serengeti Migration Safari (July–October Season)
Northern Serengeti Migration Safari (July–October Season)
Travel Notes

Helpful details before you go

Important Notes

All safari packages are priced using carefully selected mid-range accommodations as the standard option, offering an excellent balance of comfort, quality, and value.
Guests who wish to enjoy a more exclusive experience may upgrade to Luxury or Ultra-Luxury accommodations for an additional cost. Our travel specialists will be happy to recommend the best accommodation options based on your travel style and budget.

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