Fly Straight to Kogatende
Day 1 includes hotel pickup, Arusha Airport transfer and the scheduled flight to Northern Serengeti.
A premium 2027 Great Migration group safari that begins with a flight from Arusha to Kogatende in Northern Serengeti and drives out through Tanzania's northern circuit. The route includes two nights near the Mara River, Central Serengeti predator country, guided Empakaai Crater trekking and crater-rim walking with an armed ranger, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara's Hippo Pool and a final night inside Tarangire National Park.
Flying directly from Arusha to Kogatende puts the group in Northern Serengeti on the first safari day instead of spending that day on a long overland transfer. From there the route follows the Great Migration through the Mara River ecosystem and Central Serengeti before adding Empakaai trekking, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire.
Day 1 includes hotel pickup, Arusha Airport transfer and the scheduled flight to Northern Serengeti.
Two nights at Mara Kati Kati position the group close to the Northern Serengeti migration ecosystem.
Explore the Ngorongoro Highlands with an armed ranger during crater trekking and a rim walking safari.
Visit Lake Manyara's Hippo Pool before continuing to Tarangire for the final safari night.
Check scheduled dates, maximum group size and the price attached to each departure. Select โOther Price Tiersโ for the complete 1โ6 traveller pricing.
04 Jul 2027 โ 11 Jul 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
08 Jul 2027 โ 15 Jul 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
12 Jul 2027 โ 19 Jul 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
16 Jul 2027 โ 23 Jul 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
18 Jul 2027 โ 25 Jul 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
23 Jul 2027 โ 30 Jul 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
28 Jul 2027 โ 04 Aug 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
31 Jul 2027 โ 07 Aug 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
02 Aug 2027 โ 09 Aug 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
06 Aug 2027 โ 13 Aug 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
09 Aug 2027 โ 16 Aug 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
12 Aug 2027 โ 19 Aug 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
16 Aug 2027 โ 23 Aug 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
20 Aug 2027 โ 27 Aug 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
24 Aug 2027 โ 31 Aug 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
27 Aug 2027 โ 03 Sep 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
30 Aug 2027 โ 06 Sep 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
01 Sep 2027 โ 08 Sep 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
04 Sep 2027 โ 11 Sep 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
08 Sep 2027 โ 15 Sep 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
11 Sep 2027 โ 18 Sep 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
15 Sep 2027 โ 22 Sep 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
20 Sep 2027 โ 27 Sep 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
24 Sep 2027 โ 01 Oct 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
28 Sep 2027 โ 05 Oct 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
30 Sep 2027 โ 07 Oct 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
01 Oct 2027 โ 08 Oct 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
05 Oct 2027 โ 12 Oct 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
09 Oct 2027 โ 16 Oct 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
13 Oct 2027 โ 20 Oct 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
17 Oct 2027 โ 24 Oct 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
20 Oct 2027 โ 27 Oct 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
25 Oct 2027 โ 01 Nov 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available
29 Oct 2027 โ 05 Nov 2027
2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASONโ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire
โ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
๐ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available
Complete the same core details used on our Group Join Form 7, choose your preferred departure and continue directly to the final joining form. Your details are carried forward automatically.
Your available seat is reserved once the seat confirmation payment is received.
The USD 100 already paid is credited toward the 30% deposit.
Final balance is completed according to the group-joining terms.
After final payment, Nihapa coordinates the included mandatory inbound insurance and pre-departure documents.
The scheduled format shares the major safari operating costs while retaining small vehicles, selected camps, one operating team and a route designed specifically around the 2027 Great Migration season.
The published maximum is shown on every departure and can be managed from the central schedule at the top of the code.
Hotel pickup, Arusha Airport transfer and the Kogatende flight are built into this special safari.
After landing in Northern Serengeti, the group continues with its assigned guide and 4ร4 through the drive-out route.
The quote includes the mandatory official inbound insurance applicable to eligible 2027 travellers.
Migration game drives are combined with Empakaai trekking, crater walking, Manyara and Tarangire.
Nihapa coordinates rooming, payment milestones, group updates and practical safari information before arrival.
Two nights in Northern Serengeti, two nights in Central Serengeti, two nights in Karatu and one night inside Tarangire National Park.
Pickup from your Arusha hotel and transfer to Arusha Airport for the scheduled bush flight to Kogatende in Northern Serengeti. Meet your Nihapa safari guide on arrival and begin a full migration-focused game drive around the northern plains and Mara River ecosystem.
Spend the full day around Kogatende and the Mara River with a packed picnic lunch, following the migration herds and searching for predator activity. Your guide chooses the day's sectors according to current wildlife movements and river conditions.
Enjoy a final guided morning game drive in Northern Serengeti before beginning the game-drive transfer south. Arrive in Central Serengeti and continue with an evening game drive across the Seronera plains, kopjes and river valleys.
Dedicate the day to Central Serengeti, an excellent resident wildlife region throughout the year. Explore kopjes, river systems and open plains while looking for lion prides, leopards, cheetahs and the herbivore populations that support the predator-rich ecosystem.
Begin with an early Central Serengeti game drive, then travel toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. At Empakaai Crater, meet the assigned armed ranger for a guided crater trekking experience. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a guided rim walking safari before continuing to Karatu.
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day guided safari across grasslands, wetlands, forest and lake-edge habitats. Search for black rhino, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos and large concentrations of plains game. Return to Tloma Lodge in the evening.
Transfer early to Lake Manyara National Park and game drive through the park toward the Hippo Pool. In the late afternoon, either stop for optional activities in Mto wa Mbu or continue directly to Tarangire National Park for an evening game drive before reaching camp.
Begin with an early game drive inside Tarangire National Park. Continue exploring the baobab landscapes, riverine habitats and elephant country through the day. In the late afternoon, leave the park and drive back to Arusha, where the safari ends.
The accommodation sequence keeps the group close to each day's main safari area while supporting the fly-in north and drive-out south route.
Northern Serengeti ยท Kogatende / Mara River migration ecosystem
Central Serengeti ยท Seronera ยท Big-cat and resident wildlife country
Karatu ยท Base for Empakaai, Ngorongoro Crater and the route south
Inside Tarangire National Park ยท Ideal for evening and early-morning game drives
Accommodation names are indicative and may be substituted with a similar standard if required by confirmed availability.
Each departure card shows its price at the published maximum group size. The complete 1โ6 traveller pricing is below.
| Confirmed Travellers | USD per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Pax | $6,672 |
| 2 Pax | $4,431 |
| 3 Pax | $4,054 |
| 4 Pax | $3,588 |
| 5 Pax | $3,530 |
| 6 Pax | $3,307 |
These milestones follow Nihapa's current group-joining payment terms. Your written quotation confirms any departure-specific conditions.
Pay the seat confirmation amount to reserve an available place on your chosen departure.
The 30% deposit becomes due 90 days before safari; the initial USD 100 is credited toward it.
The remaining safari balance is due 45 days before departure.
After final payment, Nihapa coordinates the included inbound policy and final pre-departure information.
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โTheir communication, attention to detail and knowledge was perfect.โ
โEverything was perfectly arranged.โ
โSmall, personalized, excellent safari!โ
โWe truly had a once in a lifetime experience.โ
Clear answers about migration timing, group confirmation, payment terms, inbound insurance, the Kogatende flight and the activity-rich drive-out route.
Yes. Day 1 hotel pickup in Arusha, transfer to Arusha Airport and the scheduled flight to Kogatende in Northern Serengeti are included in this fly-in and drive-out group safari quote.
No. The itinerary places the group in Kogatende and the Mara River ecosystem during the Great Migration season, but herd locations, crossing days and crossing times are natural wildlife events and cannot be guaranteed.
An available seat is reserved with USD 100 when booking. The 30% deposit is due 90 days before safari and the USD 100 is credited toward that deposit. The remaining 70% is due 45 days before departure. Your written quotation confirms any group-specific conditions.
Yes. The mandatory official inbound travel insurance applicable to eligible travellers is included in this 2027 group quote. Nihapa coordinates the applicable policy after final payment, with the policy determined by the traveller's first point of entry. Comprehensive personal travel insurance remains separate.
The scheduled departure is guaranteed from four confirmed travellers. If fewer than four travellers are confirmed, Nihapa will confirm the operating plan and any group-specific conditions in writing. If Nihapa agrees to operate the safari below four, the applicable 1-, 2- or 3-pax price tier applies unless the written quotation states otherwise.
The page automatically marks the departure Fully Booked when the confirmed participant count reaches its published maximum of five or six guests. The Join Group action is disabled and that departure is removed from the booking dropdown.
A departure closes when its start date begins in Tanzania time or when its confirmed participant count reaches the published maximum capacity. Both closing rules are applied automatically.
Day 5 includes guided trekking at Empakaai Crater in the Ngorongoro Highlands and a later crater-rim walking safari with the required armed ranger. Comfortable walking footwear and reasonable mobility are recommended.
Day 7 starts with a Lake Manyara National Park game drive to the Hippo Pool. Later, the group can continue toward Tarangire for an evening game drive, with optional Mto wa Mbu village activities available if the group schedule allows.
Plan around a soft-sided bag of approximately 15 kg plus a small daypack. Bush-flight baggage rules can vary by carrier, so Nihapa confirms the final allowance with your pre-departure information.
Yes. Solo travellers can join scheduled departures. The single-room supplement is USD 555 where a single room is required. If an available triple room is selected instead for an eligible rooming arrangement, the triple-room reduction is USD 196.
Each scheduled departure is published with a maximum of either five or six guests. The exact maximum and remaining seats are displayed on the departure card, and every guest has a window-position safari seat.
A shorter Great Migration group safari for travellers who want the core Serengeti migration experience in less time.
View Tour โ 6 DaysAn extended shared migration route with Northern Serengeti focus and more time across the northern circuit.
View Tour โ 7 DaysA longer migration itinerary with two Northern Serengeti nights, Seronera, Ngorongoro and a relaxed drive-out finish.
View Tour โNeed help deciding between dates or group sizes? Speak directly with the Arusha team.
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Proudly Tanzanian-owned and deeply rooted in local expertise, our multicultural team combines the passion of our primarily Tanzanian staff with fresh global perspectives from our expatriate collaborators who share an unwavering dedication to showcasing the wild beauty of our homeland.
Weโre dedicated to delivering personalized, world-class safari experiences infused with genuine African hospitality & Sustainability.ย We offer Luxury safari and Beach vacation trips to Tanzania and Zanzibar, Camping safari, and Adventure trips to Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, and the whole of East Africa.
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