7 Days Great Migration & Lake Natron Safari – Northern Serengeti River Crossing Adventure
Tour Overview
This unique 7-day safari combines Tanzania’s famous wildlife destinations with the spectacular landscapes of Lake Natron. From the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire National Park and the dramatic scenery of Lake Natron to the world-famous Great Migration in Northern Serengeti and the wildlife-rich plains of Central Serengeti, this safari offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and exceptional game viewing.
You will explore remote wilderness areas, visit the breathtaking Ngaresero Waterfalls, walk among thousands of flamingos on the shores of Lake Natron, and enjoy incredible opportunities to witness the Great Migration and Africa’s iconic wildlife.
This Tour is Perfect For
- Travelers seeking a unique Northern Serengeti migration experience
- Wildlife photographers and nature enthusiasts
- Adventure travelers looking beyond traditional safari routes
- Couples, families, and small groups
- Visitors wanting to combine wildlife and cultural experiences
Why Choose This Safari?
- Visit the spectacular Lake Natron region
- Experience the Great Migration in Northern Serengeti
- Explore both Central and Northern Serengeti ecosystems
- Enjoy guided walks to waterfalls and flamingo breeding areas
- Carefully selected lodges and tented camps
- Professional safari guides throughout the journey
Day By Day Itinerary
After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
Tarangire is famous for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and diverse wildlife. The Tarangire River attracts numerous animals including lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and various antelope species.
After your game drive, you will proceed to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation in Karatu (adjustments according to availabilities)
Heart and Soul Lodge
Meal Plan: FB
After breakfast, you will depart for the remote and beautiful Lake Natron region, passing through stunning Rift Valley landscapes and traditional Maasai villages.
Upon arrival, you will enjoy a picnic lunch before embarking on a guided hike to the spectacular Ngaresero Waterfalls. The walk takes you through a narrow gorge with towering rock walls and refreshing streams before reaching the beautiful waterfall.
Later in the afternoon, you will visit the shores of Lake Natron for a flamingo walk. The lake is one of East Africa’s most important breeding grounds for Lesser Flamingos and offers breathtaking scenery beneath the towering Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation in Lake Natron
Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge
Meal Plan: FB
After breakfast, you will depart for Northern Serengeti with picnic lunch boxes.
The journey takes you through some of Tanzania’s most remote and scenic landscapes before entering Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, you will begin your afternoon game drive while exploring the wildlife-rich Kogatende region.
Northern Serengeti is famous for the dramatic Mara River crossings during the Great Migration season when thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross crocodile-filled waters.
Dinner and overnight at camp.
Accommodation in Northern Serengeti
Kon Tiki Kogatende Camp
Meal Plan: FB
After an early breakfast, you will enjoy a game drive around the Mara River area in search of migration herds, predators, and other wildlife.
The Mara River crossings are among the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on earth, offering unforgettable safari experiences and exceptional photography opportunities.
After a picnic lunch, you will continue with a game drive while traveling south toward Central Serengeti.
Dinner and overnight at camp.
Accommodation in Central Serengeti
Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meal Plan: FB
After breakfast, you will depart for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
Central Serengeti is renowned for its year-round wildlife concentrations and exceptional predator sightings. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and countless other species can be found throughout the region.
You will spend the day exploring different areas of the park before returning to camp in the evening.
Accommodation in Central Serengeti
Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meal Plan: F
After breakfast, you will enjoy a half-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Following your picnic lunch, you will depart through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward Karatu, enjoying spectacular views of volcanic landscapes, Maasai settlements, and rolling hills.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation in Karatu
Heart and Soul Lodge
Meal Plan: FB
After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive with picnic lunch.
The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large baboon troops, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and abundant birdlife. The diverse habitats include groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the alkaline lake itself.
After your game drive, you will return to Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of your safari.
Meal Plan: HB
Price and Inclusion and Exclusion
Included
- Airport transfers
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Accommodation according to itinerary
- Meals according to itinerary
- Mineral water during safari
- National park fees
- Government taxes
Excluded
- Flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and beverages
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide and lodge staff
Recommended tipping guideline: USD 15 per person per day