Witness the Mara River Crossing in the Serengeti

5-Day Mara River Crossing | Serengeti Great Migration

Adventure Luxury Nature Safari

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Witness the most amazing wildlife spectacle in Africa at the Mara River. The Mara River is most famous for the legendary wildebeest crossing, a dramatic event featured in countless wildlife documentaries. One of Tanzania's best-kept secrets is that nearly half of the Mara River is situated in the North Serengeti, compared to the Masai Mara segment in Kenya. While there are hordes of vehicles just a few miles upriver in the Masai Mara, the Serengeti side is virtually devoid of tourists.

Beschrijving van de reis

Arguably the greatest wildlife spectacle in Africa, the migration of two million wildebeest across the Serengeti Plains climaxes with a series of perilous river crossings. See the herds spread out across the northern Serengeti, where the Mara River presents the migration with its most serious obstacle. This river gushes through the northern Serengeti from Kenya's adjacent Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Watching the frantic herds of wildebeest cross the Mara River can be spectacular; there are often scenes of panic and confusion. This is the best package focusing on the Great Migration Mara River crossing.

Accommodatie

Our selected 3–4 star safari lodges and tented camps offer a comfortable and authentic safari experience, balancing quality, convenience, and value. These accommodations provide well-maintained en-suite rooms or tents with proper beds, private bathrooms, hot showers, and reliable service. While not ultra-luxury, they are clean, welcoming, and thoughtfully located inside or close to national parks, allowing easy access to wildlife viewing. Guests can expect good meals, friendly staff, peaceful surroundings, and all the essential comforts needed after a day of game drives. This level of accommodation is ideal for travelers who value comfort and good service while focusing on the safari experience itself, offering excellent value without compromising safety or enjoyment.

Programma van het verblijf

dag 1
Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti NP
After breakfast, we take a short, pleasant drive to Ngorongoro Crater. We will have an early morning game drive inside the Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism. Late afternoon drive to Serengeti NP for evening leisure and overnight. Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp
dag 2
Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti, Kogatende
After breakfast, we depart for North Serengeti to see the wildebeest migration. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area, with prides of lions up to 30 strong. However, from July 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 note that actually finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck. Accommodation: Heritage Mara Tented Camp
dag 3
Kogatende Mara River Game Drive – Full-Day Wildebeest vs. Predators
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the Wagakuria area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in this area of the park, with prides of lions 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 herds cross the Mara River north one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note: finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to the river and only decide to cross (or not) a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation, and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. Accommodation: Heritage Mara Tented Camp
dag 4
Serengeti Kagatende to Seronera (North to Central)
After breakfast, we start game viewing en route to central Serengeti. Apart from the large mammals, Serengeti is also home to gaudy agama lizards. Rock hyraxes scuffle around the surfaces of the park’s isolated granite koppies. A wide variety of dung beetles can be found, and around 500 bird species have been recorded, ranging from the outsized ostrich and bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland to the black eagles that soar effortlessly above the Lobo Hills. Later in the evening, drive to the camp for leisure and overnight. Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp
dag 5
Serengeti National Park to Arusha
You will rise early in the morning to a hot cup of coffee or tea and leave camp for an exciting morning game drive to the heart of the Serengeti. You will view the wildlife at its most active time of day and enjoy an African sunrise. The mornings are chilly, so don’t forget to bring some warm clothes. After your sunrise game drive, you will drive back to camp for brunch. After brunch, you will check out and embark on another game drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Arusha town for dinner and your overnight stay. End of the tour