6 Days
Mid-Range
With Safari Vehicle
This 6 Days Great Tanzania Northern Serengeti Migration Safari is a carefully planned budget camping safari designed by Kilisa Tours & Safaris to maximize your chances of witnessing the famous Mara River wildebeest crossings in Northern Serengeti. The safari combines Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti (Kogatende / Wagakuria – Mara River), and the Ngorongoro Crater, offering an authentic and affordable Tanzania wildlife safari experience.
Camping safaris are ideal for adventurous travelers who want to stay close to nature. You will sleep under the African sky, surrounded by the sounds of wildlife, while enjoying professionally prepared meals and guided game drives in some of Africa’s most iconic national parks.
This itinerary focuses on the Great Wildebeest Migration in Northern Serengeti, particularly the dramatic Mara River crossings that normally occur between mid-July and October. During this period, over one million wildebeest and zebras move north from Central Serengeti, crossing the Grumeti River and later the Mara River as they head toward Kenya’s Maasai Mara.
The safari also includes:
• Extensive game drives in Central Serengeti (Seronera Area)
• Full exploration of Northern Serengeti (Kogatende / Mara River)
• A visit to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater
• Drive-in / drive-out safari from Arusha
All meals are provided during the safari. Freshly prepared meals are served daily, and bottled mineral water (approximately 3 liters per person per day) is supplied throughout the safari. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice.
| Tour Name | 1 Pax | 2Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
| 6 Days Luxury | $2995 PP | $2070 PP | $1790 PP | $1580 PP | $1470 PP | $1390 PP |
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be met by a Kilisa Tours & Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. You will receive a full safari briefing from your guide, covering safety, wildlife expectations, and the itinerary.
Driving Time: Approx. 1 hour
Accommodation: Planet Lodge, Arusha
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be met by a Kilisa Tours & Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. You will receive a full safari briefing from your guide, covering safety, wildlife expectations, and the itinerary.
Driving Time: Approx. 1 hour
Accommodation: Planet Lodge, Arusha
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti. This region supports abundant wildlife year-round, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and large herds of plains game. Riverine areas attract birdlife such as fish eagles and kingfishers.
Game Drive Time: 6–7 hours
Accommodation: KatiKati Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, drive north toward the remote Northern Serengeti, passing through the Lobo area. Game viewing continues along the way, with chances to see elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and migrating herds.
Arrive near the Mara River in the afternoon and enjoy a game drive in the Kogatende / Wagakuria area, where wildebeest gather before attempting river crossings.
Game Drive Time: 6–7 hours
Accommodation: Public Campsite – Northern Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This day is dedicated to exploring the Mara River area in search of wildebeest river crossings. The timing of crossings depends on wildlife movement and patience is required, but the experience can be dramatic and unforgettable.
The area also supports large populations of lions, crocodiles, hippos, hyenas, elephants, and abundant birdlife.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari (Extra Cost):
Guests may choose to start the day with an early morning Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Northern Serengeti. This unique experience offers a bird’s-eye view of the Mara River, open plains, and migrating herds at sunrise. The flight lasts approximately one hour and concludes with a champagne-style bush breakfast in the Serengeti plains. Balloon safaris are subject to weather conditions and advance booking is required.
After the balloon experience, guests rejoin their guide for continued game drives in the Mara River region.
Game Drive Time: 6–7 hours
Accommodation: KatiKati Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This day is dedicated to exploring the Mara River area in search of wildebeest river crossings. The timing of crossings depends on wildlife movement and patience is required, but the experience can be dramatic and unforgettable.
The area also supports large populations of lions, crocodiles, hippos, hyenas, elephants, and abundant birdlife.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari (Extra Cost):
Guests may choose to start the day with an early morning Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Northern Serengeti. This unique experience offers a bird’s-eye view of the Mara River, open plains, and migrating herds at sunrise. The flight lasts approximately one hour and concludes with a champagne-style bush breakfast in the Serengeti plains. Balloon safaris are subject to weather conditions and advance booking is required.
After the balloon experience, guests rejoin their guide for continued game drives in the Mara River region.
Game Drive Time: 6–7 hours
Accommodation: KatiKati Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This day is dedicated to exploring the Mara River area in search of wildebeest river crossings. The timing of crossings depends on wildlife movement and patience is required, but the experience can be dramatic and unforgettable.
The area also supports large populations of lions, crocodiles, hippos, hyenas, elephants, and abundant birdlife.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari (Extra Cost):
Guests may choose to start the day with an early morning Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Northern Serengeti. This unique experience offers a bird’s-eye view of the Mara River, open plains, and migrating herds at sunrise. The flight lasts approximately one hour and concludes with a champagne-style bush breakfast in the Serengeti plains. Balloon safaris are subject to weather conditions and advance booking is required.
After the balloon experience, guests rejoin their guide for continued game drives in the Mara River region.
Game Drive Time: 6–7 hours
Accommodation: KatiKati Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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