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6 Days Serengeti Migration Safari – Mara River Crossing is a special wildlife adventure designed to follow the great wildebeest migration as they cross the famous Mara River. You will visit Central Serengeti and Northern Serengeti where the crossing happens. Along the way, you will see the Big Five, big herds of wildebeests and zebras, crocodiles in the river, and other animals and birds. This is one of the best safari experiences in Africa.
Tour Highlight:
You will be welcomed at Kilimanjaro International Airport by our professional driver-guide holding a signboard with your name. From here, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Take your time to relax after your international flight and enjoy dinner at the lodge.
After early breakfast, begin your adventure with a scenic flight or drive to Serengeti National Park. On the way, enjoy views of endless plains, traditional Maasai villages, and wildlife. When you arrive in Central Serengeti, you will go on your first exciting game drive.
Look for lions hunting, elephants walking together, giraffes near acacia trees, and many antelopes running free. Central Serengeti is a great area to see predators like cheetahs and leopards.
In the late afternoon, arrive at your camp in the heart of Serengeti. Relax with a warm shower, a beautiful sunset, and dinner around the campfire.
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Central Serengeti. Then continue your journey north towards the Mara River region in Northern Serengeti. Along the way, you will pass open plains full of wildlife.
This area is famous for the river crossing where thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the crocodile-filled Mara River. This is one of the most dramatic wildlife scenes in the world.
In the evening, arrive at your lodge or tented camp near the Mara River. Enjoy dinner and prepare for the big day ahead.
Today is the highlight of your safari. After breakfast, spend the full day near the Mara River searching for the great migration crossing. Patience is key as the animals gather in large numbers before crossing the river.
Watch as the wildebeest take their chance, jumping into the river while crocodiles wait in the water. It’s a powerful and emotional moment in nature.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue game drives in the afternoon. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and stories around the fire.
After breakfast, you’ll drive back south to Central Serengeti, game driving along the way. Look for predators like cheetahs or hyenas that often follow the migrating herds.
This day allows you to explore different habitats and landscapes, including rock outcrops (kopjes) where lions love to rest.
Enjoy a sunset game drive before heading to your camp or lodge in central Serengeti.
After breakfast, begin your drive out of Serengeti with a final morning game drive. Look for the last wildlife sightings including elephants, buffalos, and hyenas.
You’ll pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in the late afternoon. Enjoy sunset views over the crater and a relaxing dinner.
Overnight in Ngorongoro Highlands.
After an early breakfast at your lodge, you will drive down 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most special places in Africa. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to many animals, including the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard.
Inside the crater, you will enjoy a full morning game drive. You may see:
Lions resting or hunting
Hippos in the water
Zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles
Hyenas and jackals
And if lucky, the rare black rhino
You will also visit a beautiful lake inside the crater, where you may see flamingos and many birds.
At midday, you will stop for a picnic lunch at a safe and scenic spot, often near a hippo pool.
After lunch, begin your drive back to Arusha, enjoying the beautiful views along the way. Depending on your travel plan, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Arusha or transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.
This is the end of your safari journey, but we hope the memories of the animals, nature, and people of Tanzania will stay with you forever.
Prices (quoted in USD/per person)
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
| $3,780 USD | $2,700 USD | $2,490 USD | $2,190 USD | $2,100 USD | $2,040 USD |
Bring light clothes for the day, warm clothes for the evening, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, insect repellent, camera, and a small daypack.
Yes, most travelers need a visa. You can get it online (e-visa) or upon arrival at the airport.
Yes. Yellow fever (if you’re coming from a risk country) and routine vaccinations like Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Tetanus are recommended. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, we strongly recommend full travel insurance covering medical, trip cancellation, and lost luggage.
Credit cards are accepted in some hotels and lodges, but not everywhere. It’s good to carry some cash in USD.
Soft duffel bags are preferred over hard suitcases. For domestic flights, weight is usually limited to 15–20 kg per person.
You can enjoy safaris year-round, but the best wildlife viewing is during the dry season from June to October.
Yes! Tanzania offers a great chance to see lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos especially in Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Your day starts early with a game drive, returns for lunch/rest, and continues with an afternoon game drive. Timings can change based on wildlife activity.
You’ll enjoy fresh meals—breakfast, packed lunches, and hot dinners with options for vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free if requested in advance.
Yes, safaris are very safe when you follow your guide’s instructions. Stay inside the vehicle during game drives and never approach animals.
Some lodges and camps offer limited electricity and Wi-Fi. It’s best to charge devices when power is available.
You’ll ride in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, perfect for photography and wildlife viewing.
Most parks have designated restroom stops, but you may also use nature (bush toilets) in remote areas when needed.
Yes. Tipping is appreciated. A general guide is $10–20 per day for the guide, and $5–10 per day for the cook, depending on service.
Tell us your travel dates, number of people, and what you’re interested in, and we’ll send you a free quote with the best suggestions.
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