Serengeti Tours — Private Game Drives in the World's Greatest Park

The Serengeti is 14,750 km² of open plains, kopjes and riverine forest — and the only park on Earth where 1.5 million wildebeest still move with the rains. Our Serengeti tours are ...

The Serengeti is 14,750 km² of open plains, kopjes and riverine forest — and the only park on Earth where 1.5 million wildebeest still move with the rains. Our Serengeti tours are private game drives with a senior local guide who knows where the herds are this week, which lion pride is denning where, and which river bend the crossings are most likely tomorrow. Tours run from 3-day fly-in trips up to 10-day expeditions that follow the migration north to south.

The Serengeti by region

The Serengeti splits into five game-viewing regions, and where you stay determines what you see. Central (Seronera Valley) — year-round resident wildlife, big cats, easy fly-in access. Northern (Kogatende, Lobo) — Mara River crossings July to October. Southern (Ndutu, Naabi Hill) — calving December to March. Western Corridor (Grumeti) — migration in June. Loliondo & Lobo (east) — quieter concessions, off-road driving, walking safaris.

A good Serengeti tour positions camps in the right region for your dates. We never default to one camp — we move you to where the wildlife is.

Game-drive style on a Serengeti tour

Game drives leave camp at first light when temperatures are cool and predators are still active. You're back at camp for brunch, rest through the heat, then out again 3pm to sunset. Full-day drives with a packed lunch are an option in central Serengeti. In the northern Serengeti during migration months, full-day drives are standard so you can wait at a river crossing as long as the herds need.

Vehicles are private — no shared seats, no minibuses — with a guaranteed window seat for everyone, pop-up roof, fridge, charging ports and a comprehensive first-aid kit.

Sample Serengeti tour itineraries

4-day Calving Tour (Feb)

  • Day 1: Fly Arusha → Ndutu airstrip
  • Day 2: Full day Ndutu calving
  • Day 3: Full day Ndutu — predator action
  • Day 4: Fly back to Arusha, depart

5-day Migration Crossings (Aug–Oct)

  • Day 1: Arrive Arusha
  • Day 2: Fly Kogatende — afternoon Mara drive
  • Day 3: Full day Mara River
  • Day 4: Northern Serengeti drive, fly to Ngorongoro
  • Day 5: Crater day, depart

7-day Classic Serengeti Tour

  • Day 1: Arusha
  • Day 2: Tarangire
  • Day 3: Lake Manyara → Karatu
  • Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
  • Day 5: Drive Naabi Hill → central Serengeti
  • Day 6: Full day Seronera
  • Day 7: Fly Arusha, depart

Best month for a Serengeti tour

January–March: calving on Ndutu plains. April–May: green low season, fewer vehicles. June: herds in western corridor. July–early October: Mara River crossings. November–December: short rains, herds moving south. Pick your month for the experience you want, then we position the camps accordingly.

Resident wildlife in the Seronera Valley is excellent year-round — never assume a Serengeti tour is bad in any month.

How much do Serengeti tours cost?

Per-person, per-day, all-inclusive: mid-range USD 395+, premium USD 650+, luxury USD 1,150+. Serengeti park fees are USD 70–80 per person per day, plus a USD 60 concession fee inside private concessions like Grumeti or Singita. Internal flights to/from the Serengeti are USD 250–500 each way.

Why book a Serengeti tour with Wakanda

Local guides who have averaged 10+ years in the Serengeti. A fleet of our own Land Cruisers, fully serviced before every trip. Real-time radio network across the parks — we know where the leopard is before the other vehicles arrive. 24/7 WhatsApp support from Arusha. And a planner who has personally driven the routes you're paying for.

Beyond the Serengeti

Most Serengeti tours pair with Ngorongoro Crater (a half-day drive south) and Tarangire (one day further). Add Lake Manyara for a one-night flamingo stop, Lake Eyasi for a Hadzabe cultural visit, or fly to Zanzibar for a beach tail.

On safari with us

Lion pride resting beside a Serengeti Wakanda Land Cruiser at sunset
Lion sighting · Central Serengeti
Pride of lions on a kopje in the Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Hot-air balloon over the Serengeti at dawn
Balloon safari · Serengeti
Guests laughing from the pop-up roof of a private safari Land Cruiser
Private 4×4 game drive
Elephant herd along the Ngorongoro Crater wall
Ngorongoro Crater
Bull elephant under an acacia tree in Tarangire
Tarangire National Park

Pricing guidance

Per person, per day, sharing a twin/double room. Park fees included. Quotes are built to your exact dates and party size.

Mid-range

From $395

per person / day

  • Permanent tented camps & quality lodges
  • Private 4×4 Land Cruiser & senior guide
  • All park & crater fees
  • Full board, bottled water in vehicle
  • Airport transfers (JRO)

Premium

From $650

per person / day

  • High-end safari lodges (Sanctuary, Asilia, Lemala)
  • Private vehicle with window seats for all
  • Sundowners, signature bush dining
  • Internal flights between parks
  • Pre & post Arusha day-room

Luxury

From $1,150

per person / day

  • Singita, Nomad, andBeyond, Legendary tier
  • Private guide + tracker, in-room plunge pools
  • Hot-air balloon, walking safari add-ons
  • Charter flights, helicopter options
  • Private dining, butler service

What guests say

"We watched the Mara crossing from 30 metres away. The team had us positioned hours before anyone else arrived."

Anders L.5-day fly-in migration

"Wakanda built the trip around our pace. The Land Cruiser was immaculate, the camps were perfectly chosen, and we never once felt rushed."

Marco V.7-day private safari

"Singita-level camps, attentive butlers, and a guide who genuinely loves what he does. Worth every dollar."

Helena B.Luxury Crater + Serengeti

Talk to a real Tanzanian planner today

Free, no-obligation quote within 24 hours. We'll match the itinerary to your dates, budget and the wildlife you most want to see.

Frequently asked questions

Five to seven days is the sweet spot to enjoy the Northern Circuit at a sensible pace. Ten to twelve days lets you add Zanzibar or chase the migration further north.

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