8-Day Wildebeest Migration & Mara River Crossing Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha - JRO

Meet your Social Adventure Safari guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha Planet Lodge. Enjoy views of scenic landscapes and local villages along the way, with photo stops and learning opportunities on request. Settle into your lodge, relax, and enjoy a welcome dinner in preparation for your adventure.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Fly to Serengeti – Kogatende Airstrip

Take a morning flight to Northern Serengeti, landing at Kogatende. Embark on a thrilling game drive en route to your camp, spotting lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and zebras. The area is renowned for the Great Migration and the dramatic Mara River crossings. Enjoy dinner and overnight at Kenzan Migration Camp, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kenzan Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Following the Great Migration – Mara River

Head to the Mara River to witness wildebeest and zebras preparing for their famous crossing, a natural spectacle often challenged by lurking crocodiles. Stop for a picnic lunch along the riverbanks and continue tracking the herds throughout the day. Evening returns to camp for dinner and overnight at Kenzan Migration Camp.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kenzan Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Game Drive to Central Serengeti

Drive through the iconic Serengeti landscapes to Central Serengeti, exploring the dramatic “Kopjes” — granite outcrops that shelter lions, leopards, and hyenas. Enjoy afternoon game drives amid open plains teeming with wildlife, before returning to Kenzan Central Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kenzan Central Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater

Journey to Ngorongoro Crater, descending 600 meters into this UNESCO World Heritage caldera. Spot elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeests, and, with luck, the rare black rhino. Visit Lake Magadi to see flamingos and hippos, enjoying a picnic lunch with breathtaking views. Return to Marera Valley Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mto wa Mbu & Tarangire National Park

Visit Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant village of over 120 tribes. Explore local markets, interact with artisans, and sample fresh fruits. Continue to Tarangire National Park, renowned for elephants and large herds gathered around the Tarangire River. After an afternoon game drive, return to Tarangire Osupuko Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tarangire Osupuko Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Tarangire Safari

Spend a full day in Tarangire exploring acacia woodlands, grassy plains, and river habitats. Observe giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, and lions, with chances to spot leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before concluding the day with a sunset drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Accommodation:

Tarangire Osupuko Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Drive to Arusha / School Visit / Departure

Return to Arusha, stopping at a local school to meet teachers and students for an insightful cultural experience. Enjoy lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge, followed by a visit to Shanga, a social enterprise supporting people with disabilities through handmade crafts. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure or continue with an optional Zanzibar extension.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.