Day 1: Zanzibar to Kogatende Airstrip
Your safari begins with a transfer to Zanzibar Airport for a scheduled domestic flight to Kogatende Airstrip in the Northern Serengeti. Upon arrival, meet your professional safari guide and set off on your first exciting game drive across the wildlife-rich plains.
Highlights of the day include:
- Scenic flight from Zanzibar to Northern Serengeti
- First game drive through migration territory
- Opportunity to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and wildebeest
- Stunning landscapes of the Serengeti ecosystem
Later in the evening, arrive at camp for dinner and relaxation surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Main Destination:
Kogatende Airstrip
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
Day 2: Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive near the Mara River, one of the best places to witness the dramatic Great Migration crossings depending on the season. Massive herds of wildebeest and zebras move across the Serengeti ecosystem while predators closely follow nearby.
Highlights include:
- Exploration of the Mara River migration region
- Chance to witness wildebeest river crossings
- Spectacular predator and wildlife sightings
- Scenic drive through the endless Serengeti plains
The Serengeti hosts over 1.5 million migrating wildebeest every year, creating one of the greatest natural spectacles on Earth.
Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Tukaone Hembe Camp
Day 3: Central Serengeti – Home of the Big Five
Today you explore the famous Central Serengeti, known for excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year. The Seronera region offers abundant resident wildlife and exceptional opportunities to spot the Big Five.
Safari highlights include:
- Game drives in the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley
- Sightings of lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, and hippos
- Beautiful savannah landscapes and acacia woodlands
- Opportunity to observe predators near permanent water sources
After your safari, travel to Karatu for an overnight stay at a comfortable lodge near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Zanzibar
Begin the day with an early morning drive to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Descend into the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive surrounded by incredible scenery and dense wildlife populations.
Highlights include:
- Big Five safari experience inside the Ngorongoro Crater
- Picnic lunch near the crater lake
- Sightings of flamingos, hippos, buffalo, and lions
- Scenic drive back to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar
After your crater tour, continue to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari.
