Hotel · 01
Singita Mara River Tented Camp
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Northern Serengeti
Africa / Tanzania
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's crown jewel for safari adventures, famous for the Great Migration and home to the Big Five amidst vast golden plains.
- Ideal stay
- 2-3 Days
- Best season
- June to October: Dry season
- From
- $2,610–$9,420 pp
The place
About this destination
The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's crown jewel for safari adventures, famous for the Great Migration and home to the Big Five amidst vast golden plains.
My experience
This is Rachana's own 3-day itinerary for Serengeti National Park, Tanzania — the version she'd plan for a close friend. It threads together stays she rates like Singita Mara River Tented Camp and Four Seasons Safari Lodge, a day-by-day plan, and the meals worth booking ahead. Everything here is personally travelled and curated — no filler.
LuxurySafari & WildlifeHeritage & Culture
Through the lens · 6 frames
Photo journal
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Day by day
The itinerary
Day 01
Northern Serengeti or Central Serengeti
- 01Ultra-luxurious tented suites with views over migration routes or the Mara River.
- 02Personal butler service, bush dining, and plunge pools.
- 03Focus on exclusive, off-the-grid safaris.
- 04Activities & Experiences
- 05Twice-daily game drives with expert trackers (chance to see Big Five).
- 06Great Migration river crossings (seasonal: July–Oct in North).
- 07Hot air balloon safari over the plains at sunrise.
- 08Bush breakfasts and sundowners in remote wilderness spots.
- 09Visit a local Maasai village for cultural immersion.
Day 02
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
- 01Relaxed armchair safaris from the lodge’s viewing deck.
- 02Guided walking safaris led by Maasai naturalists.
- 03Photographic safaris with professional guides and custom vehicles.
- 04Wine-paired dinners with views of the plains.
Day 03
Departure
- 01Morning: game drive or spa session.
- 02Flight from Seronera Airstrip to Arusha, then connect to your international flight.
- 03Hot Air Balloon Safari
- 04Cultural Interaction with Maasai Tribes
- 05Stargazing under the pristine African night sky
- 06Photo editing workshop or custom wildlife photography setup (available at Singita and Four Seasons)
- 07Track lions and cheetahs on foot (with expert guides)
02
Where to sleep
Hotels worth booking
What to order
Local cuisine
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Local speciality
Gourmet lodge dining
free options. You’ll enjoy bush dinners under the stars, sunrise coffee with fresh pastries, and curated wine selections.
04
Logistics
Getting there & around
01 · Light-aircraft bush flights
Most camps are reached by small charter flights onto bush airstrips — scenic and quick.
02 · 4x4 game drives
Open-sided 4x4s with a private guide and tracker for morning and afternoon drives.
03 · Airport arrival
A private meet-and-greet transfer is arranged from the moment you land.
The numbers
Budget breakdown
Total · per person
$2,610–$9,420 pp
USD
Breakdown
- Accommodation
- $600–$2,000 / night
- Food & dining
- $108–$440 / day
- Transportation
- $72–$300 / day
- Activities
- $90–$400 / day
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