4 Day -The Great Migration in Northern & Central Serengeti
Quick Facts
| Duration | 4 days / 3 nights |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Group size | 1–16 guests |
| Destinations | Serengeti National Park |
Tour Overview
The key advantage of this itinerary is flexibility. Instead of spending the entire safari following a fixed route, you have two dedicated nights in Northern Serengeti, allowing your guide to adapt the game drives according to the latest location of the wildebeest herds.
The itinerary then continues into Central Serengeti, giving you a second wildlife experience around the Seronera ecosystem before your flight back to Arusha.
Important: The Great Migration is a natural phenomenon, and the exact location of the herds cannot be guaranteed. Our guides use current field information, local knowledge and wildlife movements to maximize your chances of finding the herds during your safari.
Highlights
Domestic flight from Arusha to Kogatende Airstrip
Migration-focused game drives in Northern Serengeti
Full day of private game viewing following the herds
Explore Central Serengeti and the Seronera Valley
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional private guide
Domestic flight from Seronera back to Arusha
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your 4-day journey through Tanzania, crafted for unforgettable moments at every stop.
Day 1
JRO → Arusha → Kogatende → Northern Serengeti
JRO → Arusha → Kogatende → Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, you will be transferred from your accommodation in Arusha to Arusha Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to Kogatende Airstrip in Northern Serengeti.
Upon arrival, your private safari guide will meet you at the airstrip and begin your migration-focused safari. Depending on the location of the herds, you will explore the surrounding plains and river areas, searching for large concentrations of wildebeest and other wildlife following the migration.
The afternoon game drive continues as you explore Northern Serengeti, with opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, gazelles and other resident wildlife.
Day 2
Full-Day Northern Serengeti | Following the Migration
Full-Day Northern Serengeti | Following the Migration
Today is dedicated entirely to the Great Wildebeest Migration.
After breakfast, set out with your private guide for a full day of game viewing. Your guide will use local knowledge and recent sightings to determine the best areas to explore, allowing the day to remain flexible according to the movement of the herds.
Northern Serengeti is particularly rewarding for dramatic wildlife encounters, with the possibility of witnessing large wildebeest concentrations, predator activity and, depending on seasonal conditions and herd location, river crossings.
Beyond the migration, keep watch for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo and abundant plains game.
Return to your lodge or camp in the evening after a full day in the wilderness.
Day 3
Northern Serengeti → Central Serengeti | Seronera
Northern Serengeti → Central Serengeti | Seronera
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Northern Serengeti before beginning your journey south toward Central Serengeti.
Rather than treating the transfer as simply a drive between camps, you will continue game viewing throughout the journey. Your guide will select the route according to wildlife activity and current conditions, giving you further opportunities to encounter the Serengeti's resident wildlife.
By afternoon, you arrive in the Seronera area, one of the Serengeti's richest wildlife regions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the valley and surrounding plains, where lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, hippos and large herds of plains game are frequently encountered.
Day 4
Central Serengeti → Seronera Airstrip → Arusha
Central Serengeti → Seronera Airstrip → Arusha
Wake early for your final morning in the Serengeti. After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive around the Seronera area, taking advantage of the cooler morning hours when wildlife is often particularly active.
Later, proceed to Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight to Arusha.
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation or onward connection, marking the end of your private Great Migration safari.
What's Included
- Domestic flight from Arusha Airport to Kogatende Airstrip
- Domestic flight from Seronera Airstrip to Arusha
- Airport and airstrip transfers as specified in the itinerary
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking private safari guide
- Private, exclusive safari throughout the trip
- All game drives and wildlife viewing activities as outlined
- Two nights' accommodation in Northern Serengeti
- One night' accommodation in Central Serengeti / Seronera
- All meals as specified in the itinerary: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Drinking water during safari
- Serengeti National Park entry and conservation fees
- All applicable concession/camping fees
- Government taxes and park-related charges
What's Not Included
- International flights to and from Tanzania
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities for safari guide and other staff
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Accommodation in Arusha before or after the safari unless specifically stated
- Any additional flights or transfers not included in the itinerary
- Meals, drinks or services not specifically mentioned under Included
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Any expenses arising from changes to the itinerary requested by the guest
- Anything not expressly listed under Included
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Destinations on This Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the 4 Day -The Great Migration in Northern & Central Serengeti?
This itinerary runs 4 days and 3 nights. Arrival and departure days are included in that count, and the pace can be adjusted — tell us your dates and we will fit the route around them.
How much does the 4 Day -The Great Migration in Northern & Central Serengeti cost?
This trip is priced on request. Cost depends on your dates, group size and choice of accommodation, so we build a quote around the trip you actually want rather than publishing a headline figure.
Which parks and areas does the 4 Day -The Great Migration in Northern & Central Serengeti visit?
This route covers Serengeti National Park. Each stop is chosen for what it offers at that point in the itinerary rather than to tick off a list.
What is included in the price?
Included: Domestic flight from Arusha Airport to Kogatende Airstrip, Domestic flight from Seronera Airstrip to Arusha, Airport and airstrip transfers as specified in the itinerary, Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, Professional English-speaking private safari guide, Private, exclusive safari throughout the trip, All game drives and wildlife viewing activities as outlined, Two nights' accommodation in Northern Serengeti, One night' accommodation in Central Serengeti / Seronera, All meals as specified in the itinerary: breakfast, lunch and dinner, Drinking water during safari and Serengeti National Park entry and conservation fees.
What is not included?
Not included: International flights to and from Tanzania, Tanzania visa fees, Travel and medical insurance, Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and alcoholic drinks, Tips and gratuities for safari guide and other staff, Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary, Accommodation in Arusha before or after the safari unless specifically stated, Any additional flights or transfers not included in the itinerary, Meals, drinks or services not specifically mentioned under Included, Personal purchases and souvenirs, Any expenses arising from changes to the itinerary requested by the guest and Anything not expressly listed under Included. We will flag anything likely to catch you out before you book.
How many people travel together?
Group size runs from 1 to 16 guests. Private departures are available for any size within that range.
How physically demanding is this trip?
We rate this trip as moderate. If you are unsure whether it suits your fitness or mobility, tell us and we will give you an honest answer rather than sell you the wrong trip.
When is the best time to do this trip?
June to October (dry season & river crossings), January to March (calving season). That said, Tanzania rewards travel year-round — tell us when you can travel and we will tell you honestly what you will and will not see.
How do I book or ask a question?
Send an enquiry through the form on this page or email info@jambomaasaitours.com. Enquiries are answered by the guiding team, usually within six hours on business days, and there is no obligation to book.
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