Enjoy a private Migration safari from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti and the Mara River, with two dedicated days at the river and a scenic flight back to Arusha.
Ngorongoro Crater: A private game drive and picnic lunch in one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife arenas.
Central Serengeti: Two nights among the endless plains, with lions, cheetahs, elephants and sweeping landscapes.
Mara River: Two days devoted to the Migration's most dramatic river crossings, with patient, expert positioning.
Scenic flight: A final bird's-eye view of the Serengeti on the flight from Kogatende to Arusha.
Bush Picnic Experience: Enjoy lunches surrounded by wildlife and sweeping savannah landscapes.
Private safari experience: Flexible game drives shaped around your interests and the day's wildlife activity.
Midrange or luxury stays: Accommodation selected around your preferences and agreed package.
Migration season: Best travelled between July and October, subject to herd movements and river conditions.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your Pita Safaris representative, and transfer to your hotel or coffee estate lodge in Arusha. Optional Arusha experiences may be arranged.
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descend into the crater for a game drive and packed lunch near the hippo pool, then ascend to the rim for dinner and overnight.
Travel to the Central Serengeti, a drive of about 4 hours. Enjoy a packed lunch en route and continue exploring as the landscape opens into the plains.
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. Enjoy a packed lunch in the bush and watch the plains unfold through the day.
Travel north to the Mara River area, a drive of about 5 hours. Arrive near the river and spend the afternoon watching for wildlife and possible crossings.
Spend a full day around the Mara River, with a packed lunch in the area. Watch herds gather along the riverbanks and look for crossings, crocodiles and predators.
Transfer to Kogatende Airstrip for your flight to Arusha, about 2.5 hours. Enjoy lunch in Arusha before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route
The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa
One night at a hotel or coffee estate lodge in Arusha.
One night at a lodge or tented camp in the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Two nights at a lodge or tented camp in the Central Serengeti.
Two nights at a lodge or tented camp in the Northern Serengeti (Mara River area).
Meals as listed in the itinerary.
Private 4×4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
Private game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti and Northern Serengeti.
Scheduled picnic lunches on Days 2–6 as listed.
One-way scheduled flight from Kogatende Airstrip to Arusha on Day 7.
Applicable Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park fees for confirmed activities.
Agreed airport, hotel and airstrip transfers.
Bottled drinking water during scheduled safari travel and game drives.
Applicable government taxes and statutory levies.
International flights.
Visas and other travel documentation costs.
Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.
Drinks outside the included meal plan.
Laundry, shopping, souvenirs and personal expenses.
Tips and gratuities.
Optional balloon safari, Olduvai Gorge visit, Maasai cultural experience, bush breakfast, sundowner or bush dinner.
Accommodation upgrades, extra nights or services outside the confirmed itinerary.
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Tanzania
Kilimanjaro International Airport · Arusha · Tarangire National Park · Lake Manyara National Park · Ngorongoro Highlands · Ngorongoro Crater · Kilimanjaro International Airport
Tanzania
Kilimanjaro International Airport · Arusha · Lake Manyara National Park · Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Highlands · Ngorongoro Crater · Kilimanjaro International Airport
Tanzania
Kilimanjaro International Airport · Arusha · Lake Manyara National Park · Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area · Ngorongoro Crater · Tarangire National Park · Kilimanjaro International Airport
