Explore our top best 5-day Private Budget North Serengeti Migration Safari in Tanzania from Zanzibar, the herd continues its movement north towards the Maasai Mara. Tracking the herd’s movements becomes a day to-day prospect as the meander inexorably towards the next big obstacle in their path the Mara River.
5 Days Private Budget North Serengeti Migration Safari in Tanzania from Zanzibar (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 5 Days Private Budget North Serengeti Migration Safari in Tanzania from Zanzibar (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Budget: This tour uses budget camping
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 5 Days Private Budget North Serengeti Migration Safari in Tanzania from Zanzibar (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
5 Days Private Budget North Serengeti Migration Safari in Tanzania from Zanzibar (2026 - 2027) Tour details
Arrival from Zanzibar to Arusha
Your adventure begins with a flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, the flight cost is not included, so you’ll have the flexibility to book at your convenience. Once you arrive in Arusha, you’ll check into a budget hotel located just 10 km from the city center, offering a peaceful retreat before embarking on your safari adventure the following day. This hotel is the perfect base to relax and recharge, preparing you for the thrilling day ahead. Overnight stay at your Budget lodge or hotel in Arusha.- Main Destination:
- Arusha
- Accommodation:
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The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Arusha to Central Serengeti National Park
In the morning on agreed time after breakfast your safari driver guide will meet you at the lobby and after greetings you will be start your journey to Serengeti National Park, we will drive to Serengeti on a road, allowing for animal sightings along the way. The golden savannah and endless plains, teeming with zebras, wildebeest and giraffes make it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa where you will arrive in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Central Serengeti National Park to North Serengeti (Kogatende) River crossing
After breakfast, we'll start our game drive to the Kogatende area, searching around the kopjes looking for carnivores and the large migration groups that will be preparing to cross the Mara River into Kenya. Home to large numbers of hippos and Nile crocodiles, the Mara River is the last major obstacle standing between the Wildebeest Migration and the relative safety of the Maasai Mara. If you're patient and a little lucky, you may even get to witness the death-defying crossing itself where wildebeest and zebras brave the river's currents and crocodiles in an attempt to reach safety. Dinner and overnight North Serengeti Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Lobo Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park (Kogatende) - Serengeti National Park (Central)
We'll start our day immediately after breakfast, driving through the plains of Togoro and the Mbuzi Mawe kopjes on our way to cross the Banagi River into the Seronera region of the Central Serengeti. Along the way, you'll spot everything from the enigmatic dik-diks to towering elephants, and everything in between. The Seronera is often known as 'big cat country', and its kopjes and acacias provide an excellent opportunity to spot prides of lazy lions, sleek cheetahs out on the hunt, and leopards overseeing everything from their lofty perches. The region's hippo pools and wide-open spaces provide ample opportunities for game viewing.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, we get right on the road back towards the Ngorongoro. Our drive takes us back through the Serengeti via a different route, offering plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you on day two. As far as the eye can see, you’ll spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators. You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion. Dinner and overnight on the rim of the Ngorongoro.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Simba Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After an early breakfast, we head to Ngorongoro Crater, the best time for spotting animals. We’ll enjoy a game drive around the crater and stop for a picnic lunch by a small lake, home to hippos and migratory birds. The crater’s “oasis” offers a high chance of spotting all the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo. Ngorongoro Crater, formed over two million years ago after a volcanic eruption, is a stunning sight. Expect to see zebras, hippos, wildebeests, hyenas, flamingos at Soda Lake, and birds like storks, ibis, and cranes. After a memorable afternoon of wildlife sightings, we head back to Arusha for an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Camping Fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Silver Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
What's Not Included
- Hot Air Balloon(US$650)
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(10)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Flight from Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport
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