Destination

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Duration
15 Days
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Tour Type
Private Tour
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Group Size
70 Person
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Tour Guide
3 Mentor
Tanzaia

Serengeti 15 Days – South Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti, Western Serengeti & Lake Victoria

Embark on a 15-day grand journey across the vast and breathtaking Serengeti ecosystem. This exceptional safari takes you through every major region of the Serengeti—South, Central, Western, and Northern—ending with a cultural and scenic retreat at Lake Victoria.

From witnessing the wildebeest calving season in the South, tracking big cats in the Central plains, observing crocodile-infested river crossings in the West, to catching the Great Migration in the North, this tour is the ultimate exploration of Tanzania’s most iconic national park.

Whether you’re a first-time safari-goer or a seasoned explorer, this tour delivers an unforgettable, immersive experience across diverse landscapes and rich wildlife habitats.

 

Destination Arusha
Depature Yes Required
Included
  • Park entry fees & conservation charges

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle

  • Professional English-speaking guide

  • Full-board accommodation

  • Bottled drinking water & daily game drives

  • All airport & inter-camp transfers

Excluded
  • International airfare

  • Tips & gratuities

  • Optional activities (hot air balloon, canoeing)

  • Personal travel insurance

  • Visa & health-related expenses

Travel With Bus

Details

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver-guide. After a short briefing, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, adjusting to the local time zone and relaxing in preparation for your adventure.

  • Activities: Airport pickup, safari briefing

  • Accommodation: Comfortable lodge or boutique hotel in Arusha

  • Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, take a scenic flight (or a road transfer depending on your package) to the Ndutu area of the Southern Serengeti. This region is rich in wildlife, especially during the calving season (Dec–March) when thousands of wildebeests and zebras give birth, drawing large numbers of predators.

  • Activities: Afternoon game drive, wildebeest calving (seasonal)

  • Accommodation: Tented camp with views over open plains

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Spend the day exploring the plains of Ndutu and Lake Masek. Your guide will track predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas who roam here in search of vulnerable prey. This is a photographer's paradise with golden light and dramatic action.

  • Activities: Full-day game drive, wildlife tracking

  • Optional: Visit to Olduvai Gorge for paleoanthropological history

  • Accommodation: Same as Day 2

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Depart Ndutu and drive toward the Central Serengeti, also known as the Seronera region. En route, you’ll enjoy game viewing along the way. The Central Serengeti is famous for its year-round resident wildlife including big cats, giraffes, and elephants.

  • Activities: En-route game drive, optional sundowner

  • Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp nestled among the kopjes

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

A full day of exploration awaits in the Central Serengeti. This area is home to one of the highest concentrations of predators in Africa. Enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives or opt for a hot air balloon safari at sunrise (available at extra cost).

  • Activities: Morning & afternoon game drives

  • Optional: Balloon safari with champagne breakfast

  • Accommodation: Same as Day 4

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Explore the dramatic landscapes of Moru Kopjes and the Seronera River Valley. These areas are great for spotting black rhinos, herds of buffalo, and large prides of lions lounging on granite outcrops.

  • Activities: Scenic drives, wildlife photography

  • Accommodation: Same as Day 4

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Journey west toward the Grumeti River region, known for its lush vegetation, riverine forests, and the possibility of seeing crocodile and hippo interactions. This region sees fewer tourists, offering a more exclusive experience.

  • Activities: En-route game viewing, riverside picnic

  • Accommodation: Luxury tented camp near Grumeti River

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Explore the Western Corridor in depth. Track the path of the migration as animals cross the Grumeti River. You may also spot colobus monkeys, topis, and the elusive leopard lounging in fig trees.

  • Activities: Game drives, bird watching

  • Accommodation: Same as Day 7

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Take a break from game drives and visit a nearby village for a cultural experience. Learn about the traditions of local tribes and their way of life along the edge of the Serengeti ecosystem.

  • Activities: Cultural tour, canoe ride (optional)

  • Accommodation: Same as Day 7

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Head north to the legendary Mara River. This region offers breathtaking scenery and is a major crossing point for the Great Migration (July–October). Enjoy game drives along the riverbanks looking for wildebeests, zebras, and predators.

  • Activities: Game viewing en-route, Mara River exploration

  • Accommodation: Remote tented camp near the river

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

If you visit during migration season, today is a chance to see thousands of animals crossing the Mara River—one of nature’s most spectacular events. Outside migration, this region still hosts abundant resident wildlife.

  • Activities: Migration tracking, predator sightings

  • Accommodation: Same as Day 10

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Enjoy your last game drives in the Serengeti as you capture final moments with elephants, lions, giraffes, and cheetahs under the endless sky. Prepare to transition from the bush to the lakeside.

  • Activities: Morning & sunset game drives

  • Accommodation: Same as Day 10

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Leave the Serengeti via the western gate and head to Lake Victoria—the largest freshwater lake in Africa. Upon arrival, unwind in a quiet lodge and enjoy panoramic views.

  • Activities: Scenic drive, lakeside walk

  • Accommodation: Lodge overlooking the lake

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Spend your last full day visiting fishing villages, exploring local markets, and optionally enjoying a peaceful canoe ride. Learn how communities live alongside nature and depend on the lake for survival.

  • Activities: Cultural exchange, optional boating

  • Accommodation: Same as Day 13

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Mwanza Airport or fly back to Arusha depending on your departure arrangements. Your incredible Serengeti journey comes to an end with memories to last a lifetime.

  • Activities: Transfer to airport

  • Meals: Breakfast

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