5 Days Great Migration Safari | Northern Serengeti and Mara River

Early Breakfast and Game Drive
After breakfast, leave with your private guide for a full day exploring Northern Serengeti. We use recent information about herd movement to decide where to concentrate the day's game drive.

Mara River Search
Focus on areas around the Mara River where wildebeest may gather, move along the riverbanks or approach potential crossing points. A Mara River crossing is never guaranteed, so we allow the animals to determine the timing and maintain a responsible viewing position.

Wildlife and Migration Viewing
Continue through the northern plains looking for wildebeest, zebra, elephants, giraffes and predators. The private vehicle allows us to remain longer at productive sightings and adjust the route without the restrictions of a shared safari vehicle. Our Mara River responsible viewing guide explains how visitors can observe river activity without disrupting wildlife.

Return to Camp
Return to the lodge in the late afternoon or evening after your full-day safari.

Breakfast and Early Departure
After breakfast, begin another full-day game drive with your private driver-guide. The day's route is based on the latest herd movement, weather and wildlife conditions.

Northern Serengeti Great Migration
Spend extended time following the Northern Serengeti Great Migration. Depending on where the herds are located, we may explore different northern plains, river areas and wildlife-rich zones rather than remaining at one location throughout the day.

Predator and Wildlife Viewing
Migration areas can attract lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas and other predators. Sightings remain natural and cannot be guaranteed, but our guide uses experience and current field conditions to identify promising areas.

Return to Camp
After a full day in the park, return to camp for relaxation and dinner.

Early Breakfast and Departure
After breakfast, set out for another early game drive. Having several days in Northern Serengeti gives us the flexibility to respond to changing herd locations instead of depending on one fixed crossing point.

Mara River Migration Area
Continue toward suitable Mara River areas based on current field reports. If wildebeest are gathering near the river, our guide will identify a responsible viewing position and allow enough time for natural behaviour without crowding the animals or blocking their route.

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing
Spend the remainder of the day exploring Northern Serengeti and observing the wider ecosystem. We may encounter migrating wildebeest and zebra alongside resident wildlife, depending on the conditions that day.

Return to Camp
Return to camp after the game drive and enjoy your final evening in Northern Serengeti.

Early Breakfast and Final Game Drive
After breakfast, begin your final morning game drive. Our guide checks the latest wildlife activity and selects a suitable route for your final Northern Serengeti sightings.

Leaving Northern Serengeti
After the game drive, begin the road journey toward Arusha. The drive takes approximately 8–10 hours, depending on your location in Northern Serengeti, road conditions and planned stops. This driving estimate excludes game viewing, lunch, comfort breaks and weather-related delays.

Journey Through Northern Tanzania
Continue through the Serengeti and surrounding northern Tanzanian landscapes, with a planned stop for lunch and refreshments along the way. The private vehicle allows the journey to be paced comfortably according to road and weather conditions.

Arrival in Arusha
Arrive in Arusha in the evening, marking the end of your 5 Days Great Migration Safari to Northern Serengeti and the Mara River.