This eight-day route follows the general path of the Great Migration, from Tarangire's baobab plains through the resident big-cat territory of Central Serengeti and on to the Mara River in the far north, where wildebeest and zebra gather in huge numbers each year before attempting a crossing. It suits travellers who want more than a quick look: two full days in each key region, with game drives led by guides who follow the herds' movements closely and adjust the plan accordingly.
Safari HighlightsYour guide picks you up from your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport and drives southwest to Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive among the baobabs, following the Tarangire River where the park's elephant herds tend to gather.
🏨 Overnight: Tarangire TreetopsLeave early and drive west across the Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping at the crater rim viewpoint, before continuing across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Serengeti's short-grass plains into the Seronera region, with a game drive on the way in.
🏨 Overnight: Serengeti Pioneer CampSpend the day in the Seronera Valley, the Serengeti's most reliable big-cat territory year-round, with strong resident populations of lion, leopard and cheetah among the river courses and granite kopjes.
🏨 Overnight: Serengeti Pioneer CampDrive north toward the Mara River region, tracking the migration's likely position for your travel dates, with game viewing along the way as the landscape shifts to rolling hills and riverine forest.
🏨 Overnight: Kogatende Migration CampSpend the day at vantage points along the Mara River, watching for wildebeest and zebra gathering to attempt a crossing. It's one of the more dramatic things you can watch happen in the wild, when it happens on your dates.
🏨 Overnight: Kogatende Migration CampContinue exploring the remote Kogatende region, with room to follow the herds along a network of lightly used tracks, plus the option of a guided walking safari with an armed ranger.
🏨 Overnight: Kogatende Migration CampAfter a final morning game drive, transfer to the Kogatende airstrip for the flight back to Arusha, with the evening free at your hotel.
🏨 Overnight: Arusha Coffee LodgeA relaxed morning at your lodge before the transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your departure flight.
✈ Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport| Season | Per Person (sharing) | Group of 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Season (Jul–Sep, late Dec) | $7,010 | $35,750 |
| High Season (Jun, Oct) | $6,140 | $31,310 |
| Low Season (Mar–May) | $5,120 | $26,110 |
July through September is the classic window for Mara River crossings, when the migration typically pushes north in search of fresh grazing, and also the busiest and priciest time of year to travel. October sees the herds start heading back south, and game viewing in the north is usually still good. Outside those months, the herds are more likely to be in Central or Southern Serengeti, so we adjust the route based on the latest migration reports closer to your travel dates.
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