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Explore the Serengeti's vast plains and track the Great Migration with our selection of guided safaris and balloon flights. Choose from early morning aerial views to immersive eight-day 4x4 adventures covering the Northern Circuit.
Free Cancellation Drift over Serengeti wildlife at sunrise on a flight operated by Serengeti Balloon Safaris.
Track big cats in the Serengeti and black rhinos in the Ngorongoro Crater on this private, guided safari.
Free Cancellation Track the annual wildebeest and zebra migration across the Serengeti on this eight-day Northern Circuit safari.
Free Cancellation Track the Big Five through the Serengeti and camp on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater to see rare black rhinos.
Free Cancellation This two-day Serengeti safari from Mwanza includes a night in a premium tented camp and travel in a custom 4x4 truck.
Free Cancellation Track the Big 5 through Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater on this 4-day loop starting in Arusha.
Free Cancellation Spot the Big Five on private 4x4 drives through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro with luxury lodge stays.
Free Cancellation See the Big 5 in Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro on a four-day camping trip starting from Arusha.
Free Cancellation This 3-day camping safari covers Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater floor, starting from Arusha.
Free Cancellation Fly from Zanzibar for a three-day safari through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with meals and flights included.
Read what travelers share about their experience visiting Serengeti National Park — from practical tips to personal highlights.
Serengeti tours cover roughly 14,750 square kilometers of savannah and riverine forest in northern Tanzania. You will spend hours driving over corrugated dirt tracks in 4x4 vehicles tracking lions, wildebeest, elephants, and zebras. Expect early starts, heavy dust, and long distances between wildlife sightings.
Thousands of wildebeest plunge into crocodile-filled waters in the north between July and October. The dust churns and the noise is deafening.
Central Serengeti offers reliable year-round sightings. Leopards drape themselves over the branches of sausage trees along the river.
Granite outcrops break the flat plains southeast of Seronera. Lion prides use them for shade and vantage points.
Herds gather near Ndutu to give birth between December and March. The short grass exposes vulnerable newborns to cheetahs and hyenas.
Dawn flights launch before sunrise. You drift silently over grazing herds and land for a bush breakfast.
Wildebeest cross the Grumeti River in May and June. The riverine forest holds colobus monkeys and distinct birdlife.
Safari itineraries range from two-day sprints out of Mwanza to eight-day northern circuit loops. Most travelers book three-to-five day packages combining the Serengeti with the nearby Ngorongoro Crater.
Foreign adults pay a USD 83 daily entry fee plus an 18% VAT. Overnight stays require an additional USD 60 concession fee. Most multi-day tour packages bundle these costs into the final price.
Options run from budget public camping to luxury fly-in lodge safaris. Camping trips use canvas tents and shared facilities. Luxury tours provide private 4x4s and en-suite tented camps.
Lodges fill up 8 to 12 months ahead for standard dates. Peak migration months and holidays require booking up to 18 months in advance.
Drive-in safaris from Arusha take 6 to 8 hours to reach central Seronera. Fly-in tours use light aircraft from Arusha, Kilimanjaro, or Zanzibar directly to park airstrips.
You will ride in a customized 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for standing. Many operators equip trucks with electric coolers, USB charging ports, and onboard WiFi.
The park's unpaved terrain is rugged. Wheelchair users should book specialized road-based tours with adapted vehicles well in advance.
Most major operators offer full refunds if canceled at least 24 hours before departure. Multi-day packages often have stricter tiered policies dropping to a 50% refund at six days out.
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| Classic 3-Day Safari | Budget Camping Safari | Fly-In Safari | Migration Circuit | Hot-Air Balloon Flight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 3 days | 3-4 days | 3 days | 8 days | 5 hours |
| Best for | Seeing the Big Five quickly | Budget travelers | Skipping the long drive | Tracking the wildebeest herds | Aerial photography |
| Transport | 4x4 from Arusha | 4x4 and canvas tents | Light aircraft from Zanzibar/Arusha | Private 4x4 | Balloon and transfer vehicle |
| Starting Price | ~$2,200 | ~$800-$1,100 | ~$2,300 | ~$4,200 | ~$600 |
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The main gates open at 06:00 and close at 18:00.
Drive-in safaris from Arusha cover 225 km and take roughly 6 hours to the nearest gate.
Late June to October brings dry weather and the Mara River crossings.
Serengeti tracks are rough dirt and gravel.
Lodges and tented camps provide meals, beds, and guided drives.
Vehicles must stay on authorized tracks and keep 200 meters from general wildlife.
Most multi-day packages include the USD 83 daily entry fee and USD 60 concession fee. Always verify the inclusions, as budget operators sometimes exclude them.
The drive takes 6 to 8 hours depending on your exact destination in the park. Most tours stop overnight at Lake Manyara or Ngorongoro to break up the trip.
Yes. Light aircraft fly from Arusha, Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar to several dirt airstrips inside the park. Fly-in safaris cost more but save days of driving.
Operators use customized 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs. Passengers stand on the seats to view wildlife through the open roof.
Yes, but the park is unfenced. Wildlife walks through public campsites at night. Always use a flashlight and follow your guide's instructions when walking to the washroom.
That depends on the month. The herds cross the northern Mara River from July to October and calve in the south from December to March.
Many family-friendly lodges welcome kids, and children under 5 enter the park for free. Game drives require sitting still for hours, so central Seronera is best for families due to shorter drive times.
Pack long sleeves and trousers in neutral colors like khaki or olive. Avoid black and dark blue, which attract painful tsetse flies in woodland areas.
No. The park authority strictly bans all drones. You will be fined and your equipment confiscated if you attempt to fly one.
The dirt tracks are heavily corrugated and dusty in the dry season. Rain turns them to thick mud. Expect a bumpy, physically tiring ride on any driving tour.
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Dawn flights depart daily over Serengeti National Park. You'll leave camp by 5:00 AM to reach the launch site before the sun hits the horizon. Serengeti Balloon Safaris has run these routes for 30 years. It's a cold, dark start. That's the price for seeing the plains at first light. Low-altitude drifting lets you spot giraffes, zebras, and lions without the rumble of a safari truck. The pilot uses the burners to catch different wind layers, moving the basket across the grasslands for roughly an hour. Bring a jacket. Even in the dry season, the pre-dawn air at the launch site bites. If winds are too high, the flight is canceled—check with your guide before heading out.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This safari combines the Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro Crater floor into one trip. Most people book this to see the big cats—lions, leopards, and cheetahs—or to catch the Great Migration. You'll travel in a private vehicle with a local guide who tracks animal movements daily. It's fast-paced. If you're short on time but want to see the most animals possible, this is the one. The Ngorongoro Crater houses roughly 25,000 large animals within its 600-meter-high walls. You'll likely see black rhinos and elephants here in just a few hours. The Serengeti covers 14,750 square kilometers of UNESCO-protected land. Expect long stretches of driving between sightings. We manage the park fees and logistics so you don't have to wait at the gates. Bring a dust scarf for the dry season—the tracks get thick with silt.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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This eight-day safari follows the Northern Circuit through the Serengeti to track the Great Migration. You'll watch roughly two million wildebeest and zebra move across the plains in their annual loop. It's a mid-range trip. Expect dust, long drives on bumpy tracks, and the smell of dry grass. The migration follows a predictable path, though heavy rains can shift the herds' timing by a few weeks. You'll see thousands of zebra mixed in with the wildebeest columns. Predators like lions and hyenas trail the edges of these herds. Check the local herd reports before packing; the best viewing spots change monthly.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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You’ll camp on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending 600 meters into the caldera at dawn. This extinct volcano floor holds the highest density of large mammals in Africa, including a small population of black rhinos and the rest of the Big Five. It’s dusty and loud with wildebeest calls. Bring a heavy jacket for the rim campsite because temperatures often drop below 10°C at night. The Serengeti portion covers the short-grass plains where lions and cheetahs follow the migratory herds. You’ll hear hyenas whooping outside your tent after dark—it’s a standard part of the bush experience. The drive between the two parks takes about three hours on corrugated dirt roads that can be punishing on the back. Sit in the middle of the vehicle to minimize the bounce. Book for the dry season between June and October. The thin vegetation during these months makes it much easier to spot leopards in the acacia trees.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This two-day safari leaves from Mwanza for a fast-paced trip into the Serengeti. You'll travel in a 4x4 equipped with air conditioning, an electric fridge, and charging ports for USB and three-pin plugs. The truck has extra-wide windows and a roof that pops up, which lets you stand to see over the tall grass. It's a heavy driving schedule for a 48-hour window. Pack light to keep the floor space clear. You'll stay overnight in a premium tented camp inside the park. These units have solid floors and proper beds, so you aren't roughing it on a mat. Pricing is tiered; the cost per person decreases as you add more people to your group. A group of seven is the cheapest way to go, though four people usually offers the most elbow room. Book the larger group if you want to save money.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This four-day loop from Arusha hits Tarangire, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. It's the most efficient route for seeing the Big 5 when your schedule is tight. You'll cover roughly 600 kilometers of dusty, unpaved roads over the four days. It's a lot of sitting. But the wildlife density makes the transit worth it. Tarangire is the first stop, known for its massive baobab trees and elephant herds that gather around the river. From there, you'll head into the Serengeti's open plains to track big cats. The final morning is spent on the Ngorongoro Crater floor, a 600-meter deep caldera where black rhinos are frequently sighted. Pack a heavy fleece for the crater rim—temperatures often drop to 10°C at night. Check your spare tire before leaving Arusha; the corrugated roads to the Serengeti are notorious for punctures.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This five-day safari covers Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a private 4x4 vehicle. You'll look for tree-climbing lions in Manyara and the Big Five across the Serengeti plains. It's a lot of driving. Rede Tours and Safaris assigns the guides and the vehicles for the duration of the trip. The Serengeti portion follows the Great Migration, with nights spent in luxury tented camps near the herds. You'll hear hyenas and zebras from your bed. Sunset game drives are standard, but morning balloon flights cost extra. Expect dust during the dry months and heavy mud if it rains. Breakfast is served in the bush with champagne. You can visit a Maasai village to see traditional homesteads and beadwork. Most lodges have Wi-Fi in the common areas, though it rarely reaches the rooms. Book the Ngorongoro crater descent for 6:00 AM to beat the worst of the midday crowds.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This four-day camping trip starts and ends in Arusha and visits Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. It's the most direct route to see the Big 5 on a budget. You'll spend the first day in Tarangire, which has the highest concentration of elephants in the region. Nights are spent in canvas tents at public campsites. Bring a headlamp for the walk to the shared bathroom blocks. The drive to the Serengeti takes about five hours. You'll spend the middle of the trip in the central Seronera valley, where leopards often rest in acacia trees. Expect a long day in the vehicle. The final morning involves a 600-meter descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. Since the crater is a small, enclosed space, you'll see plenty of other trucks, but the high density of lions and the chance to spot a black rhino make the crowds tolerable. Dust is constant on these roads. Pack a light scarf to cover your mouth during the long transits between parks.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This three-day camping safari starts in Arusha and heads directly to Serengeti National Park. You'll spend the first day on a game drive, visiting the hippo pools to see pods congregating in the mud. The drive from Arusha takes roughly seven hours—it's a long, dusty day in the truck. You'll sleep in a tent inside the park. Day two shifts to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The 600-meter descent to the crater floor is the main event, where the enclosed ecosystem makes spotting elephants and lions easier than in the open plains. Nights at the crater rim are cold, often dipping below 10°C, so pack a thermal layer (even a light down jacket helps). You'll camp within the conservation area boundaries. The final day is the drive back to Arusha. Expect to arrive by late afternoon. It's a fast loop. If you want more time in the Serengeti, pick a longer tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You'll fly directly from Zanzibar to the Serengeti to save two days of driving. This three-day trip covers the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, with bush flights, lodge stays, a guide, and meals all included. It's the most efficient way to see the big five if you're based on the islands. Expect thick dust and bumpy tracks inside the 600-meter deep Ngorongoro Crater. You'll spend most of the second day in a 4x4 looking for rhinos and lions in the caldera. Small planes handle the transit, and they can be shaky in the wind. Bring a scarf for the dust and a heavy jacket for the crater rim, where night temperatures often hit 10°C. Lodges provide real beds and four walls, which beats a tent when the wind picks up. It's the right choice for travelers who value time over a low price tag. Check your luggage weight before heading to the airport; bush flights usually cap bags at 15kg.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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