Mara River (Crossing - October )
Embark on an exhilarating 5-day safari adventure through the iconic Serengeti National Park,
renowned for its spectacular wildlife and the awe-inspiring Great Migration. This safari is
meticulously crafted to coincide with one of the most dramatic events in the natural world – the
Mara River crossing, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores brave the
crocodile-infested waters in their annual quest for greener pastures
Our driver will pick you up from your Hotel in Arusha, with picnic lunch en route to a full day
Ngorongoro Crater tour. You will be taken 2000ft down the crater by a 4wheel drive vehicle,
explore the crater before ascending and drive to your Lodge set on a crater rim. The Ngorongoro
Crater is often called ‘Africa’s Eden’ and the ‘8th Natural Wonder of the World,’ a visit to the
crater is a main drawcard for tourists coming to Tanzania and a definite world-class attraction.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is home of Ngorongoro Crater. It was formed some
2.5 million years ago from a volcanic mountain sinking due to inactivity, and was initially
thought to be higher than Tanzania’s famous Kilimanjaro. The crater has evolved into a unique
and integral part of Tanzania’s eco-system. The crater is actually a caldera, measures 22.5 km’s
across and the rim walls stand 600m high. Views from within and from the rim are breathtaking.
The crater houses 30,000 animals and a large variety of birds, which rarely move from the area
due to the availability of water through wet and dry seasons. In the evening, back to the lodge for
dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation：
Luxury- The Highlands Camp
Rise early to the symphony of the African bush and enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting out on
a full-day game drive across the Serengeti plains. Your expert guide will navigate through the
vast grasslands, woodlands, and kopjes, in search of the migrating herds and the predators that
follow in their wake. Keep your camera ready as you encounter an incredible array of wildlife,
including lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and more. In the evening, return to your
accommodation for a delicious dinner and a chance to relax under the starlit sky.
Luxury- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
After breakfast at the Camp, depart with your picnic lunch for a game drive and to view the great
migration.
Serengeti national Park -Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area,
with prides of lion up to 30 strong, however from August to October the area turns into a wildlife
paradise. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the
Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note - to actually
find a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck.
Luxury- Sayari Camp
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game dive at the Mara River viewing the great migration river
crossing. In the evening, back to the camp for the evening bonfire, dinner and overnight.
River crossings at Kogatende start to occur every day in August as the mega herd settles into the
area. From August to October, game viewing up here is superb with river crossings pretty much
guaranteed every day. There is no distinct movement as the herds tend to cross back and forth
over the river, following the rains and subsequent fresh grasses. It is not uncommon to see
different herds crossing in different directions on the same day.
Luxury- Sayari Camp
As your Serengeti Great Migration Safari comes to an end, savor a final game drive through the
park, bidding farewell to the wildlife and landscapes that have captured your heart. After
breakfast, you'll be transferred back to the Kogatende Airstrip or your flight to Arusha. Upon
arrival, you’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro airport for your home flight.
