5-Day Great Migration Mara River Crossing Safari

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

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Arusha, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands on your way to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy breathtaking views of rolling hills, lush forests, and traditional Maasai villages before entering the endless plains of the Serengeti. After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive as you search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many other wildlife species. As the sun sets over the savannah, continue to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of Serengeti National Park.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central serengeti To Northern Serengeti

After an early breakfast, depart from the Central Serengeti and journey north through the vast plains of Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive along the way, following the Great Migration route and searching for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards that closely follow the herds. As you approach the Northern Serengeti, the landscape changes to rolling hills, riverine forests, and the iconic Mara River, where the dramatic wildebeest river crossings take place during the migration season. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay in the Northern Serengeti.

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:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Mara River

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Northern serengeti - mara river crossing

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in the Northern Serengeti, home to one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth the Great Migration Mara River Crossing. Spend the day exploring the Mara River area, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather as they prepare to cross crocodile-filled waters in search of greener pastures. While river crossings are unpredictable and cannot be guaranteed, your experienced guide will position you at the best viewing locations based on recent wildlife movements. Along the way, you'll also have excellent opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and a wide variety of birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your game drive until late afternoon. Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay in the Northern Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Mara River

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Northern to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, depart from the Northern Serengeti and enjoy a scenic game drive as you journey back to the Central Serengeti. This wildlife-rich route offers excellent opportunities to spot resident game, including lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, and large herds of antelope. Your guide will make stops at promising wildlife sightings along the way, ensuring you make the most of your final full day in the Serengeti. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive through the endless plains. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the Central Serengeti in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro crater & Departure

After an early breakfast, depart from the Serengeti and travel to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a final game drive. Descend 600 meters into the crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exceptional concentration of wildlife. Enjoy excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, along with lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and flamingos. After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, ascend the crater and begin your journey back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight or dropped off at your preferred location, marking the end of your unforgettable Great Migration Mara River Crossing Safari.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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