Northern Serengeti
Grand Northern Safari
The complete northern circuit including the Kogatende sector, where the wildebeest cross the Mara River between July and October.
From$2,960
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Length7 days / 6 nights
From$5,451per person sharing, 2 travellers
StartsArusha / JROAny date
StylePrivate 4x4Your own guide
Route
Tarangire · Central Serengeti · Northern Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Why this trip works
- The Retreat at Ngorongoro, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge and Siringit Migration Camp
- Two nights in the northern Serengeti during crossing season
- Private guide, unlimited mileage and a fridge stocked to your taste
- Optional balloon safari at sunrise over the Serengeti
Day by day
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Day 1 · Kilimanjaro Airport to Tarangire
Met at JRO and driven three hours to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive before checking in at The Retreat at Ngorongoro for dinner.
The Retreat at Ngorongoro·Full board
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Day 2 · Central Serengeti
North through the highlands and into the Serengeti, with an afternoon game drive in the Seronera valley before reaching Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge for the night.
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge·Full board
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Day 3 · Northern Serengeti
Drive north through the park to the Kogatende sector, checking in at Siringit Migration Camp in time for sunset drinks on the river side.
Siringit Migration Camp·Full board
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Day 4 · Mara River, full day
A full day with your guide on the crossing points, plus the Lamai wedge and the kopjes where resident lion prides hold territory.
Siringit Migration Camp·Full board
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Day 5 · Back to Central Serengeti
A slow drive south with game viewing all the way, arriving at Kubu Kubu for a second night.
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge·Full board
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Day 6 · Ngorongoro highlands
A crater descent if you wish, or a morning in the Ndutu area, then back to The Retreat at Ngorongoro for a spa afternoon or a coffee tour in Karatu.
The Retreat at Ngorongoro·Full board
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Day 7 · Departure
A leisurely morning in Karatu, then the afternoon drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Departure·Breakfast, lunch
Included
- Private luxury 4x4 Land Cruiser with fridge, Wi-Fi and charging
- Six nights full board at luxury lodges and tented camps
- All park, concession and crater fees
- Private driver-guide, unlimited game drives
- House drinks at camp, water, coffee and tea on the road
- Airport transfers and government taxes
Not included
- International flights and any domestic flights
- Visa, travel insurance and gratuities
- Premium wines, spa treatments and balloon safari
Questions about this trip
Same parks, better beds: suites rather than rooms, à la carte dinners, house drinks included and camps in quieter parts of the park. The guiding standard and the vehicle are the same on both.
Yes, and it is the natural finish to this route. A three or four-night beach stay after the northern Serengeti is our most common extension.
Price
$5,451
per person sharing, 2 travellers
- USD 5,451 per person sharing for two travellers; USD 10,902 total.
- Premium season rates apply in July, August, September and the 20 December to 10 January window.
Park, concession and crater fees included. Free quote in 24 hours.
