(NB: The price listed for this private safari is per person based on a group of 7 people in a private car. If the number of people decreases, the price per person increases.). Discover our top best 6-day Private Mid-Range North Serengeti Migration Safari from Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania, the herd continues its movement north towards the Maasai Mara. Tracking the herd’s movements becomes a day to-day prospect as the meander slowly towards the next big obstacle in their path the Mara River.
Tour Features
Standard of tour
Midrange: This tour uses lodges and tented camps
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Arrival Day
Dar es Salaam to Arusha
You’ll arrive in Arusha from Dar-es-Salaam by flight, and be greeted by your tour guide. You’ll be transferred to your mid-range accommodation, where you can relax and unwind after your journey. Arusha, known as the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. You’ll have time to explore the town, enjoy local markets, or simply rest and prepare for your upcoming 6-day Serengeti Migration budget private safari adventure. A briefing about the safari will ensure you’re well-prepared for the exciting days ahead, followed by an overnight stay to recharge.
Main Destination:
Arusha
Accommodation:
Green Mountain Hotel
➤Mid rage 3 star lodge in Arusha
Meals & Drinks:
➤Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 1; Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
On Day 1, we will immerse ourselves in the beauty of Lake Manyara National Park. After an early breakfast, we’ll embark on a game drive to search for the “Big Five” mammals. Located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara offers a stunning variety of landscapes, from golden savannahs to mighty rivers and lush shrubbery. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park, surrounded by this breathtaking scenery.The park is also home to the famous tree-climbing lions, water buffalo, elephants, giraffes, impalas, and hippos. In the afternoon, we’ll leave Lake Manyara and drive towards Arusha, passing scenic Maasai bomas, baobab forests, and rolling savannah plains. Later, we’ll head to Mto wa Mbu for the evening, where you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation:
Fanaka Safari Lodge & Camps
➤Mid rage 3 star lodge in Manyara
Day 2; Serengeti National Park
We will leave Mto Wa Mbu early morning and drive to Serengeti National Park. We will drive to Serengeti on a road near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, allowing for animal sightings along the way. The golden savannah and endless plains, teeming with zebras, wildebeest and giraffes make it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. On this day, we will enjoy a picnic lunch on Naabai kopje (a small, rocky hill in a generally flat area), where you will have the opportunity to view the Serengeti’s famous pink-headed lizards. After lunch, we will proceed further into the plains for a leisurely game drive. You will spend the night at the Central Serengeti.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National park
Accommodation:
Shuhudia Adventure Camp
➤Mid rage 3 star lodge in Serengeti National Park
Day 3; Central Serengeti National Park to North Serengeti (Kogatende)
After breakfast, we’ll start our game drive to the Kogatende area, searching around the kopjes looking for carnivores and the large migration groups that will be preparing to cross the Mara River into Kenya. Home to large numbers of hippos and Nile crocodiles, the Mara River is the last major obstacle standing between the Wildebeest Migration and the relative safety of the Maasai Mara. If you’re patient and a little lucky, you may even get to witness the death-defying crossing itself where wildebeest and zebras brave the river’s currents and crocodiles in an attempt to reach safety. Dinner and overnight North Serengeti.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Heritage Migration Camp
➤Mid rage 3 star lodge in Kogatende
Day 4;Serengeti National Park (Kogatende) – Serengeti National Park (Central)
We’ll start our day immediately after breakfast, driving through the plains of Togoro and the Mbuzi Mawe kopjes on our way to cross the Banagi River into the Seronera region of the Central Serengeti. Along the way, you’ll spot everything from the enigmatic dik-diks to towering elephants, and everything in between. The Seronera is often known as ‘big cat country’, and its kopjes and acacias provide an excellent opportunity to spot prides of lazy lions, sleek cheetahs out on the hunt, and leopards overseeing everything from their lofty perches. The region’s hippo pools and wide-open spaces provide ample opportunities for game viewing. Dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti National Park.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Shuhudia Adventure Camp
➤Mid rage 3 star lodge in Serengeti National Park
Day 5; Serengeti National Park (Central) to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, we’ll head to Ngorongoro Crater, the best time for spotting wildlife. Our game drive will take us around the crater, and we’ll stop for a picnic lunch at a small lake, home to hippos and migratory birds. The crater’s ecosystem, a true animal “oasis,” increases our chances of seeing all of “The Big Five” – lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and water buffalo. Formed over two million years ago by a collapsed volcano, Ngorongoro Crater is a natural marvel. Inside the caldera, we’ll encounter zebras, hippos, wildebeests, and hyenas. Flamingos adorn Soda Lake, while hawks and vultures circle above. The crater also hosts storks, ibis, and cranes, making it a prime spot for birdwatching. After a fulfilling afternoon of animal sightings, we’ll head back to Mto wa Mbu, where you’ll overnight and enjoy a delicious dinner. It’s a day filled with unforgettable wildlife experiences in one of Africa’s most iconic locations.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Fanaka Safari Lodge & Camps
➤Mid rage 3 star lodge in Manyara
Day 6; Tarangire National Park to Arusha
You will depart from Mto Wa Mbu in the morning and drive to the Tarangire National Park where you will discover the true enormity of the deserted termite mounds and ancient baobab trees. The colossal herds of African elephants dominate the golden savannah and screeching flocks of the striking yellow collared lovebird can be heard from miles away. The wildlife that roams the scenic landscape of the Tarangire includes lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetah, mongoose, buffaloes and baboons. After late afternoon you will back to Arusha where you will overnight,
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation