6-Day Fly-in Wildebeest Migration Mara River Crossing

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport ) you will be met by Habitat Adventures Travel’s representative. They will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha for an overnight stay waiting for your adventures to start on the following day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly from Arusha Airport to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende airstrip)

After breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, you will drive straight to Arusha airport (ARK) to catch your flight to Kogatende airstrip on the northern Serengeti. Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will meet your private guide who will introduce and brief you shortly before you start your game drive. From July to October, the wildebeest are in the northern Serengeti plains. You have a chance of seeing up to thousands crossing the great Mara River. As the sight of the wildebeest crossing the so dramatic, it is considered by many the most desirable time to see the migration. You will not only see the migration of wildebeests but also other animals such as predators hunting their prey and other bird species in the area. After lunch and extensive game viewing, you will drive straight to your carefully selected accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drive on the Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

Early morning after breakfast at your accommodation, you will proceed on your game drive on the northern Serengeti (Kogatende) following the great migration. You will spend this full day in the northern Serengeti for game viewing. If you’re lucky enough, you can spot the crossing at the Mara river as well as crocodiles hunting their prey during the crossing. After lunch and a game drive, you will head straight for your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Northern Serengeti National Park to Central Serengeti National Park

Early morning after breakfast, you will drive straight from Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti and arrive in the late afternoon at your accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and stay overnight at your accommodation. If you choose to do a game drive at the central, it is quite possible depending on your preferences.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (approx137 km (85 mi) & 3hrs drive) to Karatu (approx 50 km (31 mi)

Today, you will depart early after your delicious breakfast to Ngorongoro Crater with a game drive en route. The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in East Africa to see the Big Five. It is one of the most beautiful natural wildlife safari sites in the world and an exceptional place to interact with people from the Maasai. On reaching the crater’s edge, the 20 km diameter caldera opens up before you in all its stunning glory and you will descend into the crater on an adventurous trail. This World Heritage Site is seasonally home to over 25,000 animals including a wide range of bird species, hyenas, and the endangered black rhinos. A hot lunch will be served at a picnic spot at the hippo pool and after that, you will continue to explore the crater. After exploration, you will ascend the crater and drive straight to your accommodation in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mto Wa Mbu Cultural Activities to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast in Karatu, you will drive to Mto wa Mbu, a lively village known for its mix of cultures. Here, you will enjoy a guided cultural tour where you can visit local farms, taste fresh banana beer, see traditional homes, and meet local artisans. You may also enjoy a local lunch prepared by a women’s group. After the activities, you will drive to Arusha or the airport for your departure flight.

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town)

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.