
5 Day Northern Serengeti River Crossing Safari
Central and Northern Serengeti

Private seasonal migration safaris
A Great Migration safari works best when the route starts with your travel month, not with a fixed map. Our team in Tanzania checks the seasonal area, practical camp position and route flow, then helps you choose the number of days that gives your trip the right pace.
Follow the migration by season
The migration does not stay in one place all year. Use your travel month to narrow the region, then choose how many days you want on safari.
Then choose the length
Best for a focused Ndutu calving safari when you want to spend most of the trip in the southern migration area.
A focused migration trip with enough time to reach the key area without adding too many other parks.
A good balance when you want the migration plus another northern Tanzania highlight such as Tarangire or Ngorongoro.
Best when you want more time in the migration area and a less hurried route through the northern circuit.
A comfortable northern migration length when you want more time in Central and Northern Serengeti without making every transfer day feel rushed.
Best for travellers who want several nights in northern Serengeti and more flexibility to explore different parts of the migration area at an unhurried pace.
After choosing the right season, compare the routes by duration, parks and starting price. We can adjust the camp location when the herds or road conditions make another area more sensible.

Central and Northern Serengeti

Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Tarangire, two Central Serengeti nights, Northern Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Tarangire, two Central Serengeti nights, four Northern Serengeti nights and Ngorongoro

Ndutu and Southern Serengeti

Tarangire, Ndutu and Ngorongoro

Tarangire, Ndutu, Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Tarangire, Ndutu, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Central Serengeti, Western Corridor and Ngorongoro

Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Western Corridor and Ngorongoro
Our local recommendation
You do not need the longest itinerary just because it is longer. Choose the route that protects useful time in the seasonal area you have travelled to see.
For a road safari, the 7 Day Northern route is our strongest balance: it reaches Kogatende properly and keeps two full northern game-drive days. If you only have six days, the 6 Day route still protects one full day in the north.
The 7 Day Ndutu route gives the southern plains the most breathing room before Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro. For a shorter trip, the 5 Day Ndutu route keeps the safari focused without trying to collect too many parks.
The 6 Day Western Corridor route adds Tarangire while still protecting a full day around the Grumeti side. Choose the 5 Day option when the western migration area is the main priority and you want a cleaner, more focused route.
How we plan migration safaris
In Serengeti, two camps can both be called "northern" or "Ndutu" yet sit far apart. We check where the camp is operating for your dates because that affects how quickly your game drive reaches the seasonal migration area.
Migration days are better when the route leaves room to respond to conditions instead of forcing a long transfer at a fixed hour. Private safaris give your group more flexibility in how the day is used.
If the standard camp is full or a different location is clearly better for your dates, we explain the reason, accommodation and price before you confirm. Nothing is quietly changed after you book.
Questions before choosing
Choose northern Serengeti for the main Mara River season from July to October, Ndutu for the southern calving season, or the Western Corridor for the westward movement around May to July.
Every migration itinerary on this page is a private sample safari. Your vehicle and guide are reserved for your group.
Yes. The itinerary remains the foundation of the trip. We only suggest a camp-location or route-flow adjustment when your actual dates make it clearly more sensible, and we explain the change and price before you confirm.
A shorter route suits a firm travel window, while a longer route creates more time in the seasonal migration area and reduces the pressure to move on quickly.
The listed duration covers the safari days shown. Hotel nights before or after the safari are included only when written into your confirmed booking.
Seasonal camps in Ndutu and northern Serengeti can fill early. Reserving ahead gives you a stronger choice of camp location and room type.
More ways to travel
Compare another safari style before you reserve, or continue with this route when it already feels right.
Why book with Serengeti Wild Tours
Your safari is planned here in Tanzania by a team that works with these parks, roads and seasonal camp areas. We check the route, camp position and practical flow for your dates before asking you to confirm, so the itinerary is built around how the journey works on the ground.
Licensed Tanzanian Tour Operator and TANAPA / NCAA authorized operator. You are planning directly with a locally operated team, not passing your safari through an unknown chain of suppliers.
For migration trips, where you sleep can affect how much useful safari time you have. We look at the camp location for your dates and discuss a comparable alternative before confirmation if the standard stay is not the right fit or is unavailable.
A 10% deposit confirms the safari, with the balance due 10 days before travel. Bank transfer, Wise and card are available, and flexible rescheduling can be discussed around your travel dates.
Simple booking process
Tell us when you want to travel, how many people are coming and the comfort level you prefer.
We check seasonal camp availability and where the property sits for your route, not only whether a room is open.
If another overnight sequence or comparable camp makes better sense for your dates, we explain it before sending the final safari and price.
Once you are happy with the plan, the 10% deposit confirms the safari and we secure the agreed arrangements.
Compare safari value properly
Migration safari prices can look very different even when the number of days is the same. Before choosing, compare what those days actually contain.
A private safari for two will normally cost more per person than the same private safari for six because the vehicle and some fixed fees are shared.
Count the nights and useful game-drive time actually spent in Ndutu, Northern Serengeti or the Western Corridor. Camp position can matter as much as camp style.
Check the private 4x4, guide, park and conservation fees, crater fees where applicable, full-board safari accommodation and transfers before comparing totals.
Genuine Google reviews
These are excerpts from reviews shared by Serengeti Wild Tours guests. We use the feedback that is relevant to planning, guiding and the safari experience.
"We had an incredible 7-day calving season safari with Serengeti Wild Tours, and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Victor, was outstanding."
- Jollyin Bertha, Google review
"Everything was well organised from the first day until the end and our guide was very kind and patient with us and the kids. The lodges were comfortable and the food was good."
- Henri Lefebvre, Google review
"Rose helped us choose the best itinerary for our budget and responded quickly whenever we had questions. The entire staff treated us like friends rather than customers."
— Careen Elias, Google review – safari guest
“Rose and Edna communicated clearly before the trip and organised everything smoothly. Although it was a joining safari, the service still felt very personal.”
— Abdulrazack Kiiza, Google review – joining safari