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Tanzania · Detailed Itinerary

Great Migration Chase

Northern Serengeti · Mara River Crossings

5 Days · 4 Nights
from $2,890 pp
Tanzania

Position yourself in the right corner of the Serengeti at the right moment. Timed to the migration calendar, this safari uses internal flights to put you directly with the herds — calving in the south or river crossings in the north.

Trip highlights

  • Light aircraft fly-in to the migration
  • Tented camp inside the migration corridor
  • Optional sunrise hot-air balloon
  • Maasai cultural exchange
Detailed Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Fly-in to Serengeti

    Light aircraft from Arusha to the Northern Serengeti. Afternoon game drive in the migration corridor.

  2. Day 2

    Mara River Crossings

    Full day in pursuit of river crossings (Jul–Oct) with a picnic lunch on the plains.

  3. Day 3

    Northern Serengeti

    Morning game drive followed by a Maasai cultural visit. Sundowner on a kopje.

  4. Day 4

    Central Serengeti

    Transfer south with game drives en route. Big cat focus around Seronera.

  5. Day 5

    Fly-out & Onward

    Bush breakfast and flight to Arusha — or direct connection to Zanzibar.

What's included

  • All park & conservation fees
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Full-board accommodation
  • Bottled water in vehicle
  • Airport transfers
  • Internal flights Arusha ↔ Serengeti

Not included

  • International flights & visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips to guide & lodge staff
  • Personal expenses, laundry & drinks
  • Hot-air balloon safari (~$599 pp optional)