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Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari – Ngorongoro to Mara River

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Witness the Wildebeest Migration Across Tanzania’s Northern Circuit

Join this 5-day Great Migration safari in Tanzania, an unforgettable journey through Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, tracking one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles—the annual wildebeest river crossings. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and first-time safari-goers, this tour covers both central and northern Serengeti during migration season.

When is the best time to see the Mara River wildebeest crossings?

The best time is July to October, when the migration reaches Northern Serengeti. River crossings near Kogatende are frequent during this period.

All park entry and conservation fees
4×4 private safari vehicle with English-speaking guide
Full-board accommodations
Game drives in Ngorongoro & Serengeti
Transfers from and to Arusha

Yes, we can arrange a flight from Seronera or Kogatende airstrip to Arusha or Zanzibar, depending on your post-safari plans.

Yes, camps like Baobab Migration Camp and Tukaone Serengeti Camp are either inside or at the park border, offering exclusive access to early morning and late evening game drives.

Absolutely! We can adjust the camp level (budget, midrange, luxury) or add extra days in Zanzibar or Tarangire.

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DAY 1

Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater – Game Drive Inside Africa’s Natural Wonder

Begin your safari adventure with a drive from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending 2,000 feet into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
The crater is often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, housing over 30,000 animals year-round, including lions, rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before ascending to your crater-rim lodge.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

3 Days Manyara/Ngorongoro/Tarangire

DAY 2

Ngorongoro to Northern Serengeti – Game Drive En Route to Mara Region

After breakfast, set off toward the Northern Serengeti, home to the most dramatic scenes of the Great Migration river crossings.
En route, enjoy a scenic game drive across changing terrains. By afternoon, arrive at your mobile camp, ideally located near the Mara River, where crocodile-infested waters test the courage of migrating wildebeest and zebras.

Accommodation: Baobab Migration Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5 Days Serengeti Great Migration Safari

DAY 3

Full-Day Safari at Mara River – Witness the River Crossing

Spend a full day at Kogatende or Mara River, the heart of the wildebeest migration activity between July and October. Watch in awe as thousands of animals plunge into the river, braving predators on both land and water.
This is one of the most iconic moments in African wildlife, often accompanied by intense predator-prey encounters involving crocodiles, lions, and hyenas.

Accommodation: Baobab Migration Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Serengeti National Park Safari Tours

DAY 4

Game Drive from Northern to Central Serengeti – Predator Territory

Today, you’ll journey south to Seronera in Central Serengeti, an area rich in year-round wildlife and known for its resident big cats, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Stop for a picnic lunch en route and continue exploring areas where the migration may be passing, depending on seasonal rains. The day ends at a well-located bush camp near Seronera Valley.
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the afternoon, optional activities include snorkeling in Lake Tanganyika or relaxing at your eco-lodge.

Overnight: Mahale Mango Tree Bandas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5 Days Serengeti Great Migration Safari

DAY 5

Morning Game Drive in Serengeti – Return to Arusha

Enjoy a final early morning game drive in the Central Serengeti to catch any last sightings of big cats or herd activity. After breakfast and check-out, transfer to the airstrip or begin the drive back to Arusha, concluding your migration safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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