Day 1: Fly from Arusha to Northern Serengeti
You’ll begin your journey with a morning transfer to Arusha Airport, flying out at 07:30 AM to Kogatende Airstrip, arriving around 10:00 AM. Upon landing, your Kojuu Safaris driver-guide will greet you and take you straight into Northern Serengeti for your first game drive. Spend the day tracking wildlife and searching for the famed Mara River crossings. After lunch and a midday rest, enjoy another game drive in the late afternoon. End your day with dinner and overnight at a luxury tented camp.
Accommodation: Enkutoto Migration Camp
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, set off on a full-day safari to explore Northern Serengeti’s unique ecosystems and catch the migration in motion. Keep an eye out for wildebeests, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, and possibly a rare black rhino. After a picnic or lodge lunch, relax during the hot afternoon hours before heading out for an additional drive. Return to camp for dinner and storytelling under the stars.
Accommodation: Enkutoto Migration Camp
Day 3: Final Northern Serengeti Drive – Transfer to Central Serengeti
Begin the day with a final morning game drive in Northern Serengeti. Afterward, you’ll enjoy a scenic 5-hour drive (about 155 km) to Central Serengeti, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, go on another game drive to spot resident wildlife and migrating herds. Look out for lions, leopards, and various bird species before returning to camp for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Dove Serengeti Camp
Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Central Serengeti
Wake up to the sounds of the wild and enjoy a hearty breakfast. Today you’ll venture deep into the Central Serengeti, known for its dense wildlife population. Expect to see lions lounging under acacia trees, elephants roaming the plains, and a variety of birds like the Kori bustard. Spend the full day in the field before returning to your lodge for a delicious dinner and peaceful overnight.
Accommodation: Dove Serengeti Camp
Day 5: Final Game Drive in Serengeti – Transfer to Ngorongoro
After breakfast, head out on your final Serengeti game drive, soaking in the last sights of this remarkable park. Later, you’ll travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll check into your lodge in the evening. Enjoy a relaxing dinner and prepare for the next day’s adventure inside the famed crater.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 6: Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater – Departure
Your final day includes a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater, often dubbed Africa’s Garden of Eden. Descend into this lush caldera for a game drive that may include sightings of black rhinos, lions, hippos, hyenas, and thousands of grazing herbivores. After a picnic lunch and final wildlife encounters, you’ll ascend the crater and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight to Zanzibar or home (flight not included).