6 day mara river crossing

Q: What is the best time to experience the Mara River crossings?

The best time is typically between July and October when the Great Migration herds gather in Northern Serengeti. During this period, river crossings are most frequent and dramatic.

Q: What is the focus of the 6 Day Mara River Crossing safari?

This safari is designed specifically to maximize chances of witnessing the Great Migration river crossings in Northern Serengeti while also exploring Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

Q: How likely is it to see a river crossing during the safari?

Wildlife movement is unpredictable, but staying multiple days in Northern Serengeti significantly increases the chances of witnessing at least one crossing event.

Q: What type of accommodation is used during the safari?

The safari uses carefully selected midrange to luxury tented camps and hotels, offering comfort, good locations, and close access to wildlife areas.

Overview

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

Witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras as they brave crocodile-infested waters during one of nature's most dramatic events. This 6 Day Mara River Crossing adventure offers exceptional opportunities to witness river crossings, Big Five wildlife encounters, and breathtaking landscapes across Northern Serengeti, Central Serengeti, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.

Explore the vast plains of the Serengeti, search for Africa's iconic wildlife, and conclude your journey with a spectacular safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exceptional concentration of animals.

This carefully crafted midrange Tanzania safari combines fly-in convenience, comfortable accommodations, expert guiding, and outstanding game viewing opportunities, making it one of the best Great Migration safaris in Tanzania.

Itinerary

Day 01 :

Fly from Zanzibar to Northern Serengeti

Your luxury safari begins with a scenic morning flight from Zanzibar to Kogatende Airstrip in Northern Serengeti. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and begin your first exciting game drive in one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife regions.

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

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

Day 02 :

Full Day Great Migration Safari & Mara River Crossings

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day safari dedicated to witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration. Your guide will follow the movements of the herds and position you at the best viewing areas near the Mara River.

Watching thousands of wildebeest plunge into the river while avoiding powerful currents and giant Nile crocodiles is one of the most thrilling wildlife experiences on Earth. In addition to migration sightings, Northern Serengeti offers excellent opportunities to observe predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your exploration of this extraordinary ecosystem.

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

Day 03 :

Mara River Crossing – Transfer to Central Serengeti

Enjoy a final morning game drive around the Mara River region where migration activity is often at its peak during the season. Continue searching for river crossings and wildlife interactions before beginning your scenic journey south toward Central Serengeti.

The landscape gradually changes into endless golden plains dotted with kopjes that provide shelter for lions and other predators. Central Serengeti, also known as Seronera, is renowned for year-round wildlife concentrations and exceptional predator sightings.

Arrive at your luxury camp in time for dinner and overnight.

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

Day 04 :

Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the wildlife-rich plains of Central Serengeti. While the migration action of your 6 Day Mara River Crossing safari is centered in Northern Serengeti, the Seronera region offers outstanding year-round game viewing and some of the highest concentrations of predators in Africa.

The Seronera Valley provides ideal conditions for wildlife viewing thanks to its permanent water sources. Your experienced guide will take you to prime locations where lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species are frequently observed.

Return to camp in the evening after another rewarding safari experience.

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

Day 05 :

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

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

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. The crater floor supports an incredible diversity of wildlife including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and numerous bird species. Due to its enclosed ecosystem, Ngorongoro offers one of the highest wildlife densities in Africa.

After your safari, continue to Arusha for dinner and overnight.

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

Day 06 :

Fly from Arusha to Zanzibar

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

As your 6 Day Mara River Crossing safari comes to an end, you depart with unforgettable memories of the Great Migration, thrilling Mara River crossings, remarkable Serengeti wildlife encounters, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.

Meal Plan: Breakfast