This Tanzania Safaris 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.
First, every Tanzania Safaris 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.
This luxurious 4-day Serengeti fly-in safari is ideal for travelers with limited time. It lets you experience the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration at the Mara River.
Flights depart daily from Arusha, Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro or Dar es Salaam. Then you fly straight to the Kogatende region in Northern Serengeti.
This exclusive safari gives you front-row seats to one of nature’s greatest spectacles, the Mara River crossing. Here, wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters on their journey to the Masai Mara.
Meanwhile, you enjoy thrilling game drives in custom-designed 4x4 safari vehicles with professional safari guides. You also stay in a luxury tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti. In addition, we can extend this unforgettable wildlife experience on request.
First, you depart from Arusha, Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro or Dar es Salaam on a scheduled flight to Kogatende Airstrip in Northern Serengeti.
On arrival, you enjoy a game drive on the way to your camp. Then you settle in at Mara Serengeti Heritage Camp and take in the sunset over the vast plains.
Meals: Lunch (boxed) and Dinner
Accommodation: Acacia Migration Camp or similar
Begin your morning with an early breakfast. Then head out for a full-day game drive along the Mara River in the Northern Serengeti. This area offers a front-row seat to the iconic wildebeest migration.
With a bit of luck, you then witness the breathtaking river crossing. It is a high-stakes encounter between wildebeest, zebras, strong currents and lurking crocodiles. In addition, the surrounding plains offer incredible sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch or Lunch Box, Dinner
Accommodation: Mara Serengeti Heritage Camp or similar
After breakfast, you head out for another thrilling day of game viewing in the Kogatende region. First, you follow the herds as they gather near the Mara River and wait for the perfect moment to cross.
Meanwhile, your experienced guide tracks predator activity, so you have chances to see big cats in action and other incredible scenes of the Great Migration. Also, look out for the elephants, giraffes and birdlife that enrich this vibrant ecosystem.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch or Lunch Box, Dinner
Accommodation: Mara Serengeti Heritage Camp or similar
After breakfast, you enjoy a final short game drive on the way to Kogatende Airstrip. Then you board your return flight to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. Finally, depending on your schedule, you transfer to your hotel or onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
End of Safari Services
You can best see the wildebeest cross the Mara River between July and October. During these months, the Great Migration reaches the Northern Serengeti.
Flights to Kogatende Airstrip can depart from Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam. So you can choose the departure point that suits your location.
You stay in luxury tented camps such as the Mara Serengeti Heritage Camp. These camps offer comfort as well as private facilities. They also sit close to the migration routes.
Yes. The package includes all park entry fees, meals and accommodation.
