8 Days Northern Serengeti Safari

The 8 Days Northern Serengeti Safari is a spectacular journey designed to witness one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife events — the Great Migration Mara River crossings. Best experienced from August to mid-October, this safari offers a unique opportunity to see thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing

8-day Tanzania safari · From $3,500 USD per person

Destinations: Tarangire National Park · Serengeti National Park · Mount Kilimanjaro National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area

What's included

• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• All park entrance fees.
• Accommodation as per itinerary.
• Professional Guide
• Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Bottled water
• Free Wi-Fi

What's not included

• International and domestic flights
• Visa and travel insurance.
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, drinks)
• Tips and gratuities
• Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari )

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

   Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport. Meet your Italian-speaking guide and transfer to your lodge in Arusha. Relax after your journey or enjoy a short town visit depending on your arrival

2. Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park

   After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its enormous elephant herds and majestic baobab trees, Tarangire offers excellent wildlife viewing including lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelopes

3. Day 3: Tarangire → Central Serengeti

   After breakfast, journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands en route to the Central Serengeti. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in the famous Seronera Valley, home to high concentrations of lions

4. Day 4: Central Serengeti → Northern Serengeti (Mara Region)

   Enjoy a morning game drive before heading north toward the Mara River region. Wildlife sightings continue along the way, with opportunities to spot predators and migrating herds. Arrive in the Northern Serengeti

5. Day 5: Full-Day Mara River Crossing Experience

   Spend the full day near the Mara River, positioning strategically for wildebeest and zebra crossings. Witness dramatic moments as herds plunge into the river while crocodiles and predators lie in wait. Your Italian

6. Day 6: Second Full-Day Mara River Crossing

   Another full day dedicated to maximizing crossing opportunities. Explore different river sections and surrounding plains for additional wildlife encounters, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and hyenas.

7. Day 7: Northern Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands

   After a final morning game drive, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about traditional culture. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim, offering breathtaking

8. Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari → Arusha – Departure

   Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular wildlife safari. This natural wildlife amphitheater is home to the Big Five, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and abundant birdlife. After a picnic lunch inside

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