6 day private great migration mara river crossing safari - Serengeti Wildlife Safaris

6 day private great migration mara river crossing safari

6 Days 5 Nights

Overview

This 6 day mara river crossing is run by Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a locally based Tanzanian operator. You travel with an experienced local guide, and we plan every detail with you.

Why book this 6 day mara river crossing with us

First, every 6 day mara river crossing we run is tailor-made, so we can adjust the dates, accommodation and pace. In addition, our local team supports you from arrival to departure. Before you travel, you can also read about the area on the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. For more ideas, see our other Serengeti National Park tours.

Experience one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles on this exclusive 6 Days Midrange Great Migration Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar. First, this carefully designed 6 Day Mara River Crossing safari flies you from Zanzibar straight to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende). This is the heart of the Great Wildebeest Migration and the famous Mara River crossings.

Here, thousands of wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters during one of nature's most dramatic events. In addition, this 6 Day Mara River Crossing adventure offers Big Five wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes. You explore Northern Serengeti, Central Serengeti and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.

After roaming the vast Serengeti plains in search of Africa's iconic wildlife, you finish with a spectacular safari in the Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its exceptional concentration of animals.

Overall, this carefully crafted midrange Tanzania safari combines fly-in convenience with comfortable accommodations and expert guiding. As a result, it offers outstanding game viewing and ranks among the best Great Migration safaris in Tanzania.

Itinerary

Your luxury safari begins with a scenic morning flight from Zanzibar to Kogatende Airstrip in Northern Serengeti. Once you land, your professional safari guide welcomes you. Then you set off on your first exciting game drive in one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife regions.

Northern Serengeti is world-famous for the Great Migration. Here, vast herds of wildebeest and zebras gather along the Mara River before their dramatic river crossings. During your afternoon game drive, you may also meet elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, cheetahs and large herds of migrating animals.

Later, as the sun sets over the Serengeti, continue to your luxury camp for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation: Ormolijo Luxury Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day safari dedicated to the Great Wildebeest Migration. Your guide follows the movements of the herds, so you reach the best viewing areas near the Mara River.

Thousands of wildebeest plunge into the river, fighting powerful currents and dodging giant Nile crocodiles. Indeed, it is one of the most thrilling wildlife experiences on Earth. In addition to the migration, Northern Serengeti offers excellent sightings of predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas.

At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush. After that, continue exploring this extraordinary ecosystem.

Accommodation: Ormolijo Luxury Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

First, enjoy a final morning game drive around the Mara River region, where migration activity often peaks during the season. Meanwhile, keep searching for river crossings and wildlife interactions. Then begin your scenic journey south toward Central Serengeti.

Gradually, the landscape changes into endless golden plains dotted with kopjes, which shelter lions and other predators. Central Serengeti, also known as Seronera, is famous for year-round wildlife concentrations. Moreover, it offers exceptional predator sightings.

Finally, arrive at your luxury camp in time for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Nakupenda Luxury Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Spend the whole day exploring the wildlife-rich plains of Central Serengeti. The migration action of your 6 Day Mara River Crossing safari centres on Northern Serengeti. However, the Seronera region offers outstanding year-round game viewing and some of the highest predator concentrations in Africa.

Thanks to its permanent water sources, the Seronera Valley provides ideal conditions for wildlife viewing. So your experienced guide takes you to prime locations for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes and many antelope species.

In the evening, return to camp after another rewarding safari experience.

Accommodation: Nakupenda Luxury Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, leave the Serengeti and travel toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Next, this stage of your 6 Day Mara River Crossing safari introduces another of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations.

Then descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. The crater floor supports black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and many bird species. Because it is an enclosed ecosystem, Ngorongoro has one of the highest wildlife densities in Africa.

Once your safari ends, continue to Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel, Arusha
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar.

So your 6 Day Mara River Crossing safari comes to an end. Finally, you leave with unforgettable memories of the Great Migration and thrilling Mara River crossings. You also take home remarkable Serengeti wildlife encounters and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Included & Excluded

  • Flight from Zanzibar to Kogatende
  • Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
  • All airport transfers
  • Luxury accommodations as specified
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All national park and conservation fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fees
  • All meals during safari
  • Bottled drinking water throughout safari
  • Government taxes and VAT
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities

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6 day private great migration mara river crossing safari