Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration · Mara River crossings (Jul – Oct)
Trip Info
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Accommodation
Tented camps & lodges
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Departure City
Arusha
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Arrival City
Arusha
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Best Season
Jul – Oct (river crossings), Jan – Mar (calving)
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Guide
Guided
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Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
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Group Size
1 – 6 guests
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Stay Category
Deluxe
Overview
Follow over a million wildebeest and zebra on their endless journey. This safari is timed to place you at the right part of the Serengeti for the season, from calving on the southern plains to dramatic Mara River crossings in the north.
Tour Highlights
- Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration
- Mara River crossings (Jul – Oct)
- Predator action with lions, cheetahs & leopards
- Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire included
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Park entrance & conservation fees
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals on safari & drinking water
- Airport transfers in Arusha / Kilimanjaro
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide
- Alcoholic drinks
Itinerary
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Day 01: Arusha – Tarangire
Game drive in Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants.
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Tented camps & lodges
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Day 02: Tarangire – Central Serengeti
Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands into the Serengeti with a game drive en route.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Tented camps & lodges
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Day 03: Following the herds
Drive towards the current position of the migration with full-day game viewing.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Tented camps & lodges
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Day 04: Migration day
A full day with the herds, watching for river crossings or calving depending on the season.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Tented camps & lodges
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Day 05: Serengeti game drives
Morning and afternoon drives looking for big cats on the kopjes.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Tented camps & lodges
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Day 06: Serengeti – Ngorongoro
Final Serengeti drive then on to the crater rim for the night.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Tented camps & lodges
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Day 07: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Crater game drive and return to Arusha.
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Accommodation: Drop-off in Arusha / Departure
Frequently Asked Questions
River crossings in the northern Serengeti usually happen between July and October.
