5-Day Fly in Migration Crossing Safari from Arusha

Your safari adventure starts with a pickup from your hotel in Arusha and a transfer to Arusha Airport. You’ll take a one-hour flight to Northern Serengeti and land at Kogatende Airstrip. Upon arrival, your private safari vehicle will be ready to take you on an exciting tour of Northern Serengeti. You’ll visit the Mara River to see the amazing migration crossing. After an exciting day, you’ll head to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay. Overnight at Lala Salama Serengeti Camp -Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP.

Between July and October the Mara River in the far north of the Serengeti becomes the stage for the most dramatic act of the Great Migration. Wildebeest pile up on the banks, hesitate, plunge: crocodiles wait below, lions and hyenas above.

We position you at Kogatende or Lamai for two or three full days, which is what it takes to be in the right place when a crossing happens. Between rivers there are lions on the koppies, elephants in the Mara woodland and very few other vehicles.

Where you sleep tonight

Lala Salama Serengeti Camp

Tented camp, Serengeti

Classic tented camp pitched in the heart of the Serengeti — warm hosting, hearty bush meals and easy access to the plains right from your tent flap.

You will start your day at sunrise with a full-day game drive in the stunning Northern Serengeti, with the main focus on witnessing the dramatic river crossings of the Great Migration. After an exciting morning and early afternoon in the north, you will begin a scenic game drive towards Central Serengeti, enjoying wildlife sightings along the way. By evening, you will arrive at your accommodation in Central Serengeti for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay. Overnight at Lala Salama Serengeti Luxury Camp – Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP.

Between July and October the Mara River in the far north of the Serengeti becomes the stage for the most dramatic act of the Great Migration. Wildebeest pile up on the banks, hesitate, plunge: crocodiles wait below, lions and hyenas above.

We position you at Kogatende or Lamai for two or three full days, which is what it takes to be in the right place when a crossing happens. Between rivers there are lions on the koppies, elephants in the Mara woodland and very few other vehicles.

Where you sleep tonight

Lala Salama Serengeti Luxury Camp

Luxury tented camp, Central Serengeti

Luxury tented camp deep inside the Serengeti — spacious canvas suites with private decks, hot showers, candlelit dinners and lions calling in the distance.

You will wake up in Central Serengeti and set out for a full-day game drive in one of the most wildlife-rich areas of the park. Known for its abundant resident wildlife year-round, Central Serengeti offers excellent opportunities to spot big cats, large herds of plains game, and a variety of other animals in the beautiful open savannah. After an exciting day of exploration, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay. Overnight at Lala Salama Serengeti Luxury Camp -Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP.

The Seronera valley is the heart of the Serengeti and a year-round game-viewing area. Permanent water, rocky kopjes and short-grass plains create the highest density of big cats in Africa: roughly 1 lion per 10 km², and the best leopard sightings on the circuit.

Mornings start before sunrise to catch the cats while they are still active; midday is a slow picnic in the shade of an acacia. In the afternoon we work the riverine fig trees for leopards and the kopjes for resting prides. Distances are long but every stop is worth it.

Where you sleep tonight

Lala Salama Serengeti Luxury Camp

Luxury tented camp, Central Serengeti

Luxury tented camp deep inside the Serengeti — spacious canvas suites with private decks, hot showers, candlelit dinners and lions calling in the distance.

You’ll begin your day after breakfast with an exciting transfer game drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying about 3 hours of wildlife viewing along the way. Around 10 am, you’ll descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a unique haven for diverse wildlife, including the rare black rhino. You’ll spend approximately 5 hours exploring the crater’s 260-square-kilometer expanse, marveling at its rich ecosystem. After an unforgettable day, you will head to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay. Overnight at The Retreat at Ngorongoro Lodge – Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater.

The Seronera valley is the heart of the Serengeti and a year-round game-viewing area. Permanent water, rocky kopjes and short-grass plains create the highest density of big cats in Africa: roughly 1 lion per 10 km², and the best leopard sightings on the circuit.

Mornings start before sunrise to catch the cats while they are still active; midday is a slow picnic in the shade of an acacia. In the afternoon we work the riverine fig trees for leopards and the kopjes for resting prides. Distances are long but every stop is worth it.

Where you sleep tonight

The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Luxury lodge near Ngorongoro Crater

Award-winning luxury lodge in the Karatu highlands — handcrafted suites, farm-to-table cuisine and forest spa.

You’ll start your day with breakfast before setting off on a 90-minute drive to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its large elephant herds and iconic ancient baobab trees, the park offers breathtaking scenery. You’ll explore the seasonal swamps, savannah landscapes, and the Tarangire River from the open roof of your safari vehicle, spotting a wide range of wildlife, including birds, giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, and elephants. After your adventure, you’ll head back to Arusha to conclude your safari.

Tarangire is the elephant capital of northern Tanzania. In the dry season the Tarangire River is the only permanent water for miles, and herds of up to 250 elephants come down to drink, calves tumbling between their mothers' legs.

You spend the day on a private game drive through baobab-studded floodplains: lions resting in the shade, giraffe browsing acacia tops, fringe-eared oryx and the strange dwarf mongoose colonies. We pack a hot picnic lunch so you can stay in the park while the light is good.