6 Day Mara River Crossing Expedition

You will arrive at JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport) where you will be warmly welcomed by your driver guide. Afterward, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha, where you can enjoy dinner and relax overnight. A pre-safari briefing will also be held to prepare you for the adventure ahead.

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your flight to the northern Serengeti. Upon arrival at Kogatende Airstrip, you will be greeted by your expert guide for an exciting private game drive through the northern Serengeti. This area is renowned for its stunning wildlife and dramatic landscapes, including the world-famous Mara River, where you may have the opportunity to witness the incredible river crossing, a remarkable event during the Great Migration when wildebeests and zebras brave the waters to continue their journey. During the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the wilderness. In the late afternoon, you will drive to your lodge or camp, where you can unwind and savor a delicious dinner before spending the night in the heart of the Serengeti.

Wake up in the heart of the Serengeti! After an early breakfast, we will depart for a day of game drives and exploration in the northern part of the Serengeti. During this time of the Great Migration, the region comes alive with incredible wildlife encounters. You’ll have the chance to witness thrilling events like predator hunts and the dramatic river crossings at the Mara River, where herds of wildebeest and zebras face the challenges of the crossing, often under the watchful eyes of predators. We will carry a picnic lunch to allow us to explore the area further and take in all the sights and sounds of this vibrant ecosystem. In the late afternoon, we will drive back to your camp, where you can enjoy a delicious dinner and relax overnight, reflecting on the unforgettable experiences of the day.

You will spend another exciting day in the northern Serengeti, a prime location during the Great Migration, where we will maximize our chances of witnessing the incredible Mara River crossing. This natural spectacle is one of the most thrilling moments of the safari, as vast herds of wildebeest and zebras make the dangerous crossing, often under the watchful eyes of predators. As we explore the northern Serengeti, you’ll have the opportunity to witness not only the migration but also the diverse wildlife that roams the plains. We will enjoy our lunch in the field, taking in the sights and sounds of the wilderness. After a thrilling afternoon game drive, we will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful night under the stars, reflecting on an unforgettable day in one of the world’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

Enjoy another day in the Serengeti! After checking out of your camp, we will begin a game drive en route from the northern Serengeti to the central Serengeti, a drive of approximately 150 km (about 4 to 5 hours). Along the way, you will have the opportunity to witness a variety of wildlife, including large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, as well as predators such as lions and cheetahs that roam the plains. The transition from the northern to the central Serengeti offers a unique chance to experience different landscapes and ecosystems, providing rich wildlife encounters. We will enjoy a packed lunch while continuing our exploration of this stunning area. In the late afternoon, we will arrive at your camp in the central Serengeti for dinner and overnight, where you can relax and reflect on another amazing day in the wild.

(Approximately 340 km, 7-8 hours total driving time) Early in the morning after breakfast, we depart from your camp in Central Serengeti with packed lunch boxes. We begin the day with a scenic drive through the vast Serengeti plains, enjoying a final game drive en route as we exit the park. The journey continues southward toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where we descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater, often referred to as Africa’s Eden, offers one of the highest densities of wildlife in the world, including chances to spot the Big Five. After enjoying your picnic lunch at a designated spot inside the crater, we ascend and begin our drive back to Arusha. The drive from Ngorongoro to Arusha takes approximately 4-5 hours (about 190 km). Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be transferred directly to the airport to catch your international flight onward, concluding your unforgettable safari adventure.