4-Day Great River Crossing & Lake Natron Expedition

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha - Lake Natron

After breakfast, depart with a hot picnic lunch for the scenic drive to Lake Natron, a surreal and striking destination approximately 3.5 hours from Mto wa Mbu or Lake Manyara. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge and enjoy some time to relax before heading out with a local Maasai guide for a guided walk along the shimmering shores of Lake Natron.

Renowned for its shallow, highly alkaline waters and dramatic volcanic scenery, Lake Natron is East Africa's most important breeding ground for lesser flamingos. During the breeding season, up to two million of these elegant birds gather here, transforming the lake into a breathtaking sea of pink. Between September and January, when egg-laying and hatching are at their peak, the landscape comes alive in an extraordinary display of color, wildlife, and natural wonder, creating one of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife spectacles.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Lake Natron Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Lake Natron

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Natron - Northern Serengeti National Park

Rise early for breakfast before departing for the Northern Serengeti, home to the legendary Mara River and one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles. Upon arrival, settle near the riverbanks, where the dramatic Great Migration unfolds in breathtaking fashion.

Accompanied by your expert guide, you'll be taken to the best vantage points to witness thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles as they gather the courage to cross the crocodile-filled waters in search of greener grazing lands. Along the riverbanks, predators lie in wait, creating an unforgettable display of nature's raw power, survival, and instinct.

Best experienced between July and early October, the Mara River crossing is one of Africa's most iconic wildlife events—a thrilling encounter that captures the untamed spirit of the Serengeti and leaves a lasting impression on all who witness it.

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:

Kontiki Kogatende Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Northern Serengeti - Central Serengeti National Park

After a hearty breakfast, depart from your lodge in the Northern Serengeti and enjoy a leisurely game drive toward the iconic central plains. The journey unfolds through an ever-changing landscape of rolling savannahs, scattered acacia trees, and ancient granite kopjes rising from the golden grasslands.

Accompanied by your expert guide, travel through one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife ecosystems while learning about the Serengeti's remarkable biodiversity and timeless natural rhythms. Along the way, keep watch for leopards resting in the branches of acacia trees, prides of lions basking in the morning sun, elephants roaming the plains, and vast herds of herbivores grazing across the horizon.

Every moment of the drive reveals a new chapter of the Serengeti's story, where breathtaking scenery and extraordinary wildlife combine to create an unforgettable safari experience before arriving at your lodge in Central Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tukaone Hembe Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

At dawn, you’ll journey toward the Ngorongoro Crater, descending 600 meters into one of Africa’s most awe-inspiring natural sanctuaries. Formed by a collapsed volcano, this vast caldera shelters an extraordinary ecosystem of grasslands, forests, and wetlands home to Africa’s densest concentration of wildlife. Elephants wander through acacia groves, lions patrol the plains, and black rhinos move silently in the mist. From the crater floor to the rim’s panoramic heights, every view is breathtaking. This UNESCO World Heritage site, honoured among Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders, offers one of the best chances to encounter all of the Big Five in a single day. After your game drive, continue to Arusha or proceed directly to the airport for your onward journey.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.