7 days · Arusha · Central Serengeti · North Serengeti · Ngorongoro & Karatu
The Great Migration
Serengeti, Mara River & Ngorongoro · Light Aircraft & Balloon Safari
This journey travels the Serengeti from south to north, from the great central plains to the Mara River, before continuing into the Ngorongoro Highlands. Light aircraft links the main stages with little time on the road, while your own guide and vehicle stay with you throughout the safari.
The journey begins gently in Arusha, with the option to explore the Mount Meru surroundings on horseback or visit Kikuletwa Hot Springs. In the North Serengeti, a sunrise balloon safari offers a privileged perspective over the plains and, during migration season, the movement of the great herds toward the Mara River.
- Duration
- 7 days
- Regions
- Arusha · Central Serengeti · North Serengeti · Ngorongoro & Karatu
- Best time to travel
- July to October to witness the river crossings; excellent year round
The route
- Light aircraft
- Game drive or road transfer
- Balloon safari
- Overnight stop
- Kilimanjaro International Airport
An illustrated overview of how the journey moves across Northern Tanzania, with each numbered stop matching the day by day itinerary above.
Day by day
Suggested lodges for this journey
Siringit Villa
Dunia Camp
Sayari Camp
Warangi Ridge
The Highlands