9 Days Northern Circuit Safari Serengeti Migration Focus

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9 Days Northern Circuit Safari Serengeti Migration Focus

By Herbivore African Expeditions

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9d
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Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Set out on an unforgettable 9-day Classic Northern Circuit Safari with a special focus on the Serengeti Migration. This journey takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic parks Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the legendary Serengeti National Park, where you'll witness breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife and season permitting dramatic movement of wildebeest's great migration. What makes this product to be unique is that, it offers the perfect mix of thrilling game drives, cultural encounters and comfortable lodges. It is ideal for royal families, couples, students and researchers who wants to explore Tanzanian wild beauty up-close. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of nature’s greatest shows.

Activity location

Lake Natron
- Lake Natron, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Lake Natron
- Lake Natron, Tanzania

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9 Days Northern Circuit Safari Serengeti Migration Focus in Multilingual

9d
Opening hours: Thu 7:00am-5:30pm
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Price details

$3,900.00 x 1 Adult$3,900.00

Total

Until Wed, Nov 5

What's included, what's not

Private transportation
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle

Know before you book

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha.

1 stop
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge

Arusha Region

Your safari begins upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). You will be greeted by a representative from your safari company who will assist with your luggage and provide a tranquil transfer to your lodge. This day is for you to relax, recover from your long journey, and acclimatize to the Tanzanian climate.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park.

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge

Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, you'll meet your professional safari guide and embark on the drive to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient, towering baobab trees, Tarangire provides a stunning introduction to the African bush. The Tarangire River acts as a magnet for wildlife, especially in the dry season. Expect to see large families of elephants, lions, leopards often seen lounging in trees, giraffes, buffalo, and a dazzling array of birdlife.

Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Natron

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge

Lake Natron

Today you venture off the beaten path, heading northeast towards the remote and dramatic landscape of Lake Natron. The journey is an adventure in itself traversing through vast Maasai pastoral lands. The scenery transforms into a stark, beautiful wilderness dominated by the Rift Valley escarpment and the perfect cone of the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano "Mountain of God" in Maasai".

Day 4: Full Day around Lake Natron.

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge

Lake Natron

A full day to explore the surreal wonders of Lake Natron. This alkaline lake is the primary breeding ground for 2.5 million Lesser Flamingos. A guided walk along the shore (binoculars recommended) reveals vast, shimmering pink flocks. The absolute highlight is a trek up the Engare Sero River to a series of stunning waterfalls and deep, fresh-water pools where you can take a refreshing swim an oasis in the desert. You will also have the opportunity to visit a local Maasai boma (homestead) to learn about their culture and traditions.

Day 5: Lake Natron to Northern Serengeti (Mara River).

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp

Mara River

6h
Admission ticket included

After an early breakfast, you begin the long but incredibly scenic journey into the Northern Serengeti, also known as the Serengeti Mara Region. You will enter the park through the remote Klein's Gate. The landscape here is characterized by rolling hills, acacia woodlands, and the iconic Mara River, famed for the dramatic river crossings of the Great Migration (typically July-October).

Day 6: Full Day in Mara River.

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp

Mara River

6h
Admission ticket included

his entire day is dedicated to the drama of the Northern Serengeti. Your guide will expertly patrol the Mara Riverbanks, searching for massive herds of wildebeest and zebra gathering with nervous energy, poised to cross. Witnessing a river crossing a chaotic, thrilling and awe-inspiring spectacle of nature where thousands of animals brave crocodile-infested waters is an unparalleled wildlife experience. Even outside migration season, the area is rich with resident game, including elephants, topi, kongoni and large predators.

Day 7: Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti (Seronera).

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Into Wild Africa Tented Camp

Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the north before journeying south towards the heart of the Serengeti, the Central Seronera region. This transfer is a full game drive, allowing you to appreciate the vastness and changing ecosystems of the park. The Central Serengeti is renowned for its year-round excellent game viewing due to its permanent water sources. It's a prime area for spotting leopards in the riparian forests, cheetahs on the plains, and large prides of lions.

Day 8: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands.

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Tloma Lodge Karatu

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After a morning game drive in the Serengeti, you'll begin your journey east, exiting the park and ascending into the lush, green highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will drive through the cooler, agricultural town of Karatu, known for its coffee and wheat farms. This is a great opportunity to see a different side of Tanzania.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha.

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: No Accommodation

Ngorongoro Crater

7h
Admission ticket included

Your final safari day begins with an early descent down the 600-meter wall into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wonder. The crater's floor is a self-contained ecosystem teeming with an incredible density of animals. It is one of the best places in the world to see the endangered black rhinoceros, as well as large pride of lions, hyenas, elephants, and thousands of wildebeest and zebra. You'll enjoy a memorable picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending the crater rim. Afterwards, you begin the drive back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight, filled with unforgettable memories.

Location

Activity location

Lake Natron
- Lake Natron, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Lake Natron
- Lake Natron, Tanzania

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