5-Day Great Migration - Mara River Crossing Experience

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

Arusha to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will be met by your Maasailand Adventure guide at your hotel, and your journey towards Serengeti National Park will begin. You will travel through the scenic highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a brief stop at the Ngorongoro Viewpoint to admire the breathtaking caldera.

Enjoy a picnic lunch en route, before continuing into the vast plains of the Serengeti. Upon arrival, you will begin your first afternoon game drive in the Central Serengeti, known for its year-round wildlife and excellent predator sightings, including lions, leopards and cheetahs.

In the evening, you will be transferred to Serenity Camp for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Central 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:

Serenity Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Northern Serengeti National Park

Today, you will depart Central Serengeti and journey north into the remote regions of Serengeti National Park, the prime location for witnessing the Great Migration. This day is dedicated to following the movement of the herds as they gather near the Mara River.

With your expert guide, you will track wildebeest and zebra, positioning for the best chance to witness a dramatic river crossing – one of nature’s most powerful spectacles. The area is also rich in predators, including lions, crocodiles, cheetahs, and hippos, often seen taking advantage of the migration.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while staying close to the action, maximising your time with the herds.

In the evening, you will head to Siringit Migration Camp in the Northern Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay, perfectly located for continued migration viewing.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Siringit Migration Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Northern Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you will enjoy a final morning game drive in the northern region of Serengeti National Park, focusing on the Great Migration near the Mara River. With your guide, you will continue tracking the herds for another chance to witness dramatic river crossings and predator activity.

Later in the morning, you will begin your journey south, enjoying a game drive en route through the Serengeti’s changing landscapes. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at the gate, before exiting. Your journey will continue through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area to your accommodation in the Ngorongoro Highlands.

By late afternoon, you will arrive at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, located near the Ngorongoro Crater, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the following day’s exploration.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

Following an early breakfast, you will descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich areas, home to a remarkable concentration of animals within its enclosed caldera.

As you explore the crater floor, you may encounter elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and a wide variety of birdlife, with over 500 species recorded in the area. The crater also offers one of the best chances in Tanzania to spot the endangered black rhino.

You will enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot near a hippo pool, surrounded by breathtaking views and abundant wildlife.
After enjoying an afternoon game drive, you will ascend the crater walls and continue back to Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on an unforgettable day on safari.

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:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive in Tarangire National Park then transfer to Airport or Hotel

Today you will depart for Tarangire National Park for a final game drive. Known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, the park offers diverse landscapes and excellent wildlife viewing. You may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and a variety of birdlife as you explore.

After enjoying a picnic lunch within the park, you will continue your afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts abundant wildlife, especially during the dry season.

In the afternoon, you will exit the park and begin your transfer back to either your hotel in Arusha or to the airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your unforgettable safari. We hope you had a wonderful journey and enjoyed every moment of your safari experience with us!

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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