Timed for July through October, this six-day safari is built entirely around the Great Wildebeest Migration's river crossings in the Northern Serengeti — the single most dramatic act of the entire migration, as vast herds confront crocodile-infested waters in their push north. A scheduled flight from Arusha into the northern Serengeti skips the long overland drive, putting you in position for crossing season from day two.
After two full days following the drama at the riverbanks, the route works south through Central Serengeti's Seronera area — a year-round wildlife hotspot known for dense lion prides and leopards resting in trees — before finishing with an early-morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to the rare black rhino alongside the rest of the Big Five.
Accommodation on this route is tiered across Classic, Luxury, and Premium camps and lodges at each stop, so the trip can be built to match a range of budgets without changing the itinerary itself.
| Day | Location | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arusha Planet Lodge | Arrival in Arusha |
| Day 2 | Mara Katikati | Fly to Northern Serengeti |
| Day 3 | Mara Katikati | Full Day in Northern Serengeti |
| Day 4 | Into the Wild | Northern to Central Serengeti |
| Day 5 | Lion Paw | Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area |
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