Northern Serengeti Migration & Mara River Experience
    MigrationPrivate safari

    9 Days Mara River Migration Safari

    Northern Serengeti Migration & Mara River Experience

    A Serengeti-focused safari built around the dry-season migration: three nights in the north near the Mara River, two in the central Serengeti and a finale in the Ngorongoro Crater.

    Duration9 days · 8 nights
    RouteNorthern Serengeti · Migration
    GroupPrivate · 2–6+
    From$2,365 USD* per person
    Northern Serengeti Migration & Mara River Experience

    9 Days Mara River Migration Safari

    A Serengeti-focused safari built around the dry-season migration: three nights in the north near the Mara River, two in the central Serengeti and a finale in the Ngorongoro Crater.

    Because the herds move, we confirm the northern camp area closer to your dates.

    Highlights

    • Northern Serengeti
    • Mara River sector
    • Migration-focused guiding
    • Two full days around the river
    • Private vehicle

    Route at a glance

    1
    1
    2–4
    5–6
    7
    8
    8
    9
    Leaflet © OpenStreetMap contributors
    By road / on foot FlightNumbers = days
    1. Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha

      Day 1 · 1 night

    2. Arusha → Northern Serengeti

      Day 2 · 1 night

    3. Mara River

      Day 3–4 · 2 nights

    4. Central Serengeti

      Day 5–6 · 2 nights

    5. Ngorongoro Highlands

      Day 7 · 1 night

    6. Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha

      Day 8 · 1 night

    7. Arusha → JRO

      Day 9

    Prices

    Price per person in USD · Silver accommodation · private safari

    Northern Serengeti Migration & Mara River Experience prices per person by season and group size, Silver accommodation
    Season2 travellers4 travellers6 travellers
    Low season1 April – 19 May$3,088$2,546$2,365
    Mid seasonRest of the year$3,345$2,669$2,443
    High seasonJuly, August, September · 20 December – 10 January$4,202$3,303$3,003

    Prices are indicative, per person in USD, for a private safari, excluding international flights. The "From" price is based on 6 travellers in low season. Final prices depend on your dates and availability and are confirmed in your written quotation.

    Day by day

    The overnight stay shown each day follows your chosen level: Silver.

    1. Your Nimara Safaris representative meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and drives you to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time there is time to rest, and your guide will walk you through the days ahead.

      • Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport
      • Private transfer to Arusha (approx. 1 hour)
      • Safari briefing with your guide
      Travel
      Road transfer, approx. 1 hour
      Meals
      Dinner
      About Arusha City & Mount Meru Foothills →
      Safari vehicle on the savannah with Kilimanjaro in the distance
      Arusha areaArusha
      Overnight Silver Collection

      Greenside Hotel

      Arusha

      Hotel

      Alternative: Arusha Planet Lodge

      Accommodation overview

    Drive and flight times are approximate. Wildlife sightings and weather are natural events and can never be guaranteed.

    Where you'll stay

    Choose the level that suits you. Every night of this safari has a proposed option at Silver, Gold and Diamond level. All properties are proposals, subject to availability on your dates; a comparable alternative may be offered.

    Proposed accommodation by night and level
    Nights Silver
    Day 1Arusha1 nightGreenside HotelHotel
    Days 2–4Northern Serengeti3 nightsSelected at quotation
    Days 5–6Central Serengeti2 nightsSelected at quotation
    Day 7Karatu & Ngorongoro Highlands1 nightEileen's Trees InnInn / lodge
    Day 8Arusha1 nightGreenside HotelHotel
    Browse all accommodation

    What's included

    • Private 4x4 and guide
    • Accommodation and meals as listed
    • Park and conservation fees
    • Domestic flights within Tanzania as listed
    • Airport and lodge transfers
    • Accommodation at your chosen level (Silver) as listed

    Not included

    • International flights
    • Visa and insurance
    • Balloon flight unless added
    • Personal expenses
    • Tips

    Final inclusions are listed line by line in your written quotation.

    Good to know

    Best time

    Often July–October for the northern Serengeti; crossings are never guaranteed.

    Private journey

    Your safari vehicle and guide are dedicated to your booking, allowing the pace and daily rhythm to be adjusted around you.

    Visas & flights

    Most visitors need a Tanzania visa; apply through the official eVisa portal. We can help you choose international flights into Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Zanzibar (ZNZ).

    What to pack

    Light layers, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, binoculars, a reusable water bottle and neutral-coloured clothing.

    Read our Tanzania travel guide

    Love this route? Let's make it yours.

    Tell us your dates, group size and preferred accommodation level. We'll send a free, no-obligation proposal — and adjust anything you'd like to change.