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Itinerary overview

An all-year destination, it is one of the remotest regions of the park and is home to Africa’s largest concentrations of big cats.

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Detailed Itinerary

Ideal for photographers and adventurers who want a safari off the beaten track.

Day 1: On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your driver once you have cleared Customs & Immigration and exit the main terminal building. You will be transferred by road to Katambuga House. The drive will take up to 2 hours, depending on traffic.

At Katambuga House, enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the pool, soaking in the tranquil atmosphere and beautiful gardens.

In the evening, you’ll enjoy dinner at Katambuga House and prepare for your departure the following day.

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Day 2 : After breakfast at Katambuga House, fly to Kogatende in the Northern Serengeti. Transfer to Esirai Camp, then enjoy a game drive through the savannah, spotting wildlife like buffalo, lions, and leopards. End the day with a scenic sundowner and bush dinner.

Day 3: Guided walking safari in the Northern Serengeti, exploring its biodiversity. After lunch, go on an afternoon game drive focused on the Mara River, famous for wildebeest migration crossings and abundant wildlife. End the day with a sundowner and bush dinner.

Day 4: Full-day game drive through the Northern Serengeti’s diverse landscapes, with a picnic lunch in the bush. Your guide will adjust the route for the best wildlife sightings. End the day with a sundowner and a bush dinner.

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Day 5: Travel from Esirai Camp to Olmara Camp on an extended game drive, spotting diverse wildlife. After settling in, enjoy an afternoon game drive, a scenic sundowner, and a bush dinner under the stars.

Day 6: Explore the Serengeti on a Walking Safari with an expert guide. In the afternoon, arrive at a remote Fly Camp for a night under the stars, with an intimate bush dinner by the campfire.

Day 7: Sunrise bush breakfast before returning to Olmara Camp. Embark on an extended game drive through the Eastern Serengeti, visiting Gol Kopjes for prime cheetah sightings. End the day with a sundowner and a celebratory bush dinner.

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Day 8: After a final morning game drive, bid farewell to the Serengeti as you transfer by road to Seronera Airstrip for your flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Katambuga House, where you can relax by the pool, enjoy a delicious lunch, and freshen up before your international flight.

Later, you will be driven to Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your departure, marking the end of an unforgettable Tanzanian safari.

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INCLUDES
  • All meals and overnight accommodation as specified in the itinerary
  • Exclusive private activities with a private guide for the duration of your stay
  • Drinking water and a limited offering of house wines & beer, house spirits, soft drinks, tea, coffee & juice. Selection of snacks and cooled drinks on game drives
  • All necessary park and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
  • Domestic scheduled flights as specified in the itinerary
  • Road transfers as specified in the itinerary
  • Laundry
  • Pool lunch and changing facilities at Katambuga House prior to your international flight on departure day
  • Medical evacuation insurance
  • Exclusive private activities at Esirai  Camp (North)
    • Walking safari
    • Game drives (unlimited mileage)
    • Sundowners & bush dining
  • Exclusive private activities at Olmara Camp
    • Fly camping
    • Walking safari
    • Game drives (unlimited mileage)
    • Sundowners & bush dining
EXCLUDES
  • Drinks beyond those included in the drink package, all cocktails, all premium spirits & premium wine & Champagne
  • Any additional activities not included in the nightly rate
  • Gratuities and items of a personal nature
  • Any additional scheduled flights road transfers not listed above
  • International flights & any relevant visa costs
  • Travel insurance
PRICES

Serengeti Big Cats & Migration with Entara

The final cost of this itinerary will depend on the travel season, as well as flights and transfers between camps.

To give you an estimate:

  • In Green Season 2025, the rate is from US$5,900 per person sharing
  • In Safari Season 2025, the rate is from US$6,200 per person sharing

Other Itineraries

Original, unique, and remote, the curated Entara safari experiences take you far beyond the trodden path.

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Immerse yourself in the African wilderness

From sleeping under a star-studded sky in a tree nest or a remote fly camp to floating in a hot air balloon over the vast migrating herds and even possibly coming eye to eye with a Lion, you will return home with stories and memories that will last a lifetime.

Where Infinite Discovery Awaits

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Esirai is ideal if you would like to live a few days off the grid and enjoy the Serengeti in all its might!

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