The wildebeest migration is one of the most spectacular natural events on Earth, a dynamic cycle that sees over a million wildebeest, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, traverse the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in a relentless quest for fresh grazing. This awe-inspiring journey begins in the southern Serengeti, where calving season occurs between January and March. As the rains cease, the herds move northward, crossing perilous rivers filled with waiting crocodiles, and into the lush pastures of the Maasai Mara in Kenya around July to October. Witnessing this dramatic migration offers unparalleled safari experiences, where the raw beauty and harsh realities of the natural world unfold in breathtaking displays of life, death, and survival.
A flight from Arusha (ARK) to Kogatende (KOG) is a short scenic journey to the northern Serengeti, ideal for witnessing the Great Migration and abundant wildlife. Several local airlines operate this route with daily departures, typically taking about 1.5 hours with possible stops. Kogatende Airstrip provides easy access to luxury lodges and safari camps in the area.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
overnight: Pamoja Africa
A full day in Kogatende offers an incredible safari experience in the northern Serengeti, known for its dramatic wildebeest river crossings at the Mara River. Expect thrilling game drives with chances to spot big cats, elephants, and other wildlife in a stunning landscape. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild, followed by more exploration before returning to camp for a sundowner.
Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
overnight: Pamoja Africa
A scenic drive from Kogatende to Central Serengeti takes approximately 4–6 hours, offering an immersive safari experience along the way. The journey passes through diverse landscapes, from riverine woodlands to open savannah, with abundant wildlife sightings, including predators and large herbivores. Enjoy game viewing en route before arriving in the heart of Serengeti, home to iconic plains and rich wildlife diversity.
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Overnight : Sound Of Nature
The drive from Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater takes approximately 4–5 hours, offering stunning views and wildlife encounters along the way. The journey passes through the vast Serengeti plains before ascending to the Ngorongoro highlands. On your way to Ngorongoro Crater, you will visit Masai tribe learn about their culture, singing and taking a lot of pictures with Masai Attire Upon arrival, descend into the crater for an unforgettable safari in one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems, home to the Big Five and breathtaking landscapes.Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch in the heart of this ancient volcanic crater close to the hippo pool.
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner
overnight : Pamoja farm lodge
Muhammed Ç2024-08-26 16 days trip on Sali safari I reached out to this company on the advice of a friend from Turkey. Well, I chose a online company and didn’t give it a chance. SADA AHMED from Sali Safari made us the whole show. We stayed in many places on Zanzibar. Then we took the plane to Arusha. From there, we went to tarangire ngrongoro serengeti national parks and stayed in each one. Our hotels in Safari and Zanzibar were really great. We were very pleased with greetings, outings, stays and everything. Thank you to Mrs. SADA AHMED, who has done her best to keep us happy and satisfied with the continued conversation. Hajer S2024-04-01 Unforgettable and magical experience with Sali Safari, 10/10 would recommend I had an absolutely breathtaking experience exploring the wonders of Arusha with the help of the incredible Sali Safari tour company. From the exhilarating safari adventures to the tranquil waterfalls and other natural beauties, every moment was beyond amazing.Our wonderful guides Sada and Ali was not only knowledgeable and professional but also kind and patient, ensuring that our group felt safe and comfortable throughout our journey. Their passion for sharing the beauty of Arusha's landscapes and wildlife was truly contagious, making the experience all the more memorable.The Sali Safari’s attention to detail and excellent planning made everything seamlessly organized, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the stunning surroundings without any worries. I cannot recommend them highly enough for anyone looking to explore the beauty of Arusha with a knowledgeable and friendly guide by their side. A truly unforgettable experience! Anna G2024-02-19 Fantastic Honeymoon trip We went for a 5 days safari from Feb 7 with all inclusive package deal. Our guide Anko Sam was awesome. he knew the park very well and he made sure we saw all the big 5 animals. he was a great driver as well.the Sali Safaris package was well organized, affordable price and excellent service.The food was also awesome and yummy. overalll great experience.Rooms were also really good with great staff. Yasmin A2024-02-19 Beautiful sceneries with breath taking performances from the indigenous people of the Maasai. Views of Mt. Kilimanjaro We had a fantastic time. Staff were very kind and polite. Excellent hospitality. Adventurous experience. Kids were over the moon. Would definitely come again. Food was excellent. Hadija S2024-02-19 Fantastic Amazing view. My kids enjoyed. We took many photos. It was a wonderful tour.A fantastic experience, highly recommended. Saumu M2024-02-18 Zanzibar adventure holiday My trip was arranged by Sali Safaris. Sada, the owner, planned everything.From Accomodation at Dream of Zanzibar Hotel - Uroa, which was the best hotel, and all the Excursions. I have seen so many interesting things like the former slave market, the Catholic Church, the huge market including meat- and fish market and it was fantastic.Then I did a half day snorkeling tour, which was again an excellent plan for Sada.I was able to see so many beautiful fish and sealife. The guides watched me all the time and I was very much looked after. Sada is such a pampering and caring person who lives for her business and the guests. Thank you so much, Sali Safaris!!! Mahad M2024-02-18 Adventure I chose Sali Safaris for my first safari trip in Tanzania and Zanzibar, and I was absolutely happy about the full experience (from the booking assistance until the end of the trip). Everything went as planned in the program, all the accommodations were perfect, the safari guide was very experienced, and he did his best to ensure I get unforgettable adventure. Definitely I’d recommend this agency to organize an amazing trip. Abdulaziz M2024-02-18 Amazing Adventurous and Unique Safari. Our trip with Sali Safaris exceeded all of our hopes. The safari took us through Arusha, Ngorongoro Reserve, Serengetti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. We saw an amazing number of animals, often very close to our vehicle. Our guide, Anko Sam, was knowledgeable and full of interesting information (and a lot of patience for us to take photos). Maybe even more important, he gave an amazing amount of effort to make sure that we saw as many animals and types of animals as possible--probably leaving himself exhausted from powering through off-road backways and scrub. The hotels that Sali Safaris arranged for us were beautiful and excellent, including tent hotels with superb locations, rooms, and meals.After the safari, we spent 4 nights in Zanzibar, with a very interesting old town (Stone Town) and beautiful beaches. Again, the hotel was superb. hasna m2024-02-18 Sterk anbefales My safari was organized by Sali Safaris in Arusha. I can really highly recommend them. Sada and her team organized everything perfectly for a very good price. The safari jeeps are owned by the company they are in perfect condition. The satisfaction of her customers is very important to her. You will feel it! Ally M2024-02-14 The Bush to Beach Safari Amazing adventure in beautiful Tanzania. Perfect organisation by Sali Safaris from arrival to departure (Arusha-Zanzibar).It could not have been better. The booking and itinerary assistanceby Sada, the enjoyable and rich game drives with Anko Sam (big five, migration, nice maasai people, cheetah hunting, birds, and so on) the smooth and prompt communication with Sada were flawless. We loved Lake Manyara Lodge, Ndutu Heritage Camp and Villa Tulia in Zanzibar. Thank you Sali Safaris for making our first Tanzania experience unforgettable.
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