Common 7 Days Great Northern Serengeti Migration {Mara River Crossing} Safari

The popular Serengeti migration crossing the Mara River that occurs between Tanzania and the Kenya border is a sight to behold. We offer you a 7-day Tanzania Serengeti Migration Safari where your river crossing tour will take you to the Mara River for the spectacular migration crossing which is an experience of a lifetime.
We have designed the itinerary to include both the Lobo area (the area north of the central Serengeti National Park) and the Wagakuria area (remote northern Serengeti National Park) where the majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found from August to October.
You can see the full itinerary for your 7 days at Serengeti Migration Safari Day after day.
1. Arusha –Tarangire

2. Manyara/Karatu - Serengeti

3. Serengeti (Central Seronera) - Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

4. Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) – Back central Seronera

5. Serengeti (Central Seronera)

6. Serengeti (Central Seronera) - Ngorongoro

7. Ngorongoro Crater – Back Arusha

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire - {7 Days Serengeti migration River crossing Safari Tour}

Stop At: Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park, Arusha Region
Early morning you will be picked from your hotel heading to Tarangire national Park to explore the third-largest national park in Tanzania and is home to a large population of elephants.
The park is abundant with ancient giant Baobab trees, also known as the “Tree of Life”, which covers a majority of the landscape of the park. The Tarangire river meanders throughout the park whilst supporting the flora and wildlife of the park. Then after having a full game drive at late evening, you will be transferred to your hotel in Karatu – Mto wa Mbu for overnight while waiting for the next day tour in Serengeti national Park.

Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
overnight stay – (Karatu/Manyara- Mto wa Mbu)

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Manyara at Serena Safari Lodge

Day 2: Manyara – Serengeti - {7 Days Tanzania Serengeti wildebeest migration River crossing Safari Tour}

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
After breakfast you will start your way to Serengeti National Park, you may also have a visit to Olduvai Gorge Museum or Masai Boma all of them can be done on this day, with en-route game drives until you reach Naabi Gate.
After registration and other park formalities, you will start your first game drives in Serengeti. Serengeti is the most amazing place and it is the world’s number one wildlife sanctuary.
The endless plains of Serengeti are about 14 763 square kilometers and the plains are accommodating the Migration herds estimated to be over 1.5 million wildebeests, Zebras, and Thomson gazelle. After enjoying half game drive, you will get transferred to your lodge at Central Serengeti overnight.

Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
overnight stay – (Serengeti – Central Serengeti)


Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Serengeti at Serena Safari Lodge -Luxury Lodge

Day 3: Serengeti (Central) – Northern Serengeti - {Tanzania 7 Days Serengeti migration River crossing Safari Tour}

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, start early & spend some time at central Serengeti before heading to the North with en-route game drives. If time permits you will go to the river to see if there is any crossing.
The migration can arrive at the Wagakuria area anytime from July onwards and wildebeest can be seen in the area, crossing the Mara River. In September the wildebeest herds are spread out over the northern Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Several large herds of wildebeest remain behind in the area and sometimes weather changes can bring the herds back into the area from the Mara.

Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
overnight stay – (Serengeti – Northern Serengeti

Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Serengeti at Lobo Wildlife Lodge -Luxury Lodge

Day 4: Northern Serengeti - Serengeti (Central) - {7 Days Wildebeest Serengeti migration River crossing Safari Tours}

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Early Morning after breakfast at your lodge you will have a half-game drive in Northern Serengeti and if time allows see the Mara River crossing and some predators coming back from their long night of hunting and other animals coming out from their hiding place or a group of lionesses organizing an ambush or eating along the road while heading to Central Serengeti for an overnight while waiting the next day game drive tour in Central Serengeti area.

Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
overnight stay – (Serengeti – Central Serengeti)

Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Northern Serengeti at Lobo Wildlife Lodge -Luxury Lodge

Day 5: Full Day game drive in Serengeti (Seronera Area) - {7 Days Serengeti migration River crossing Safari Tour}

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Spend the precious full-day game drive in Central Serengeti enjoying the best day by waking up early Serengeti Migration safari will start after your breakfast, where you will spend the day observing animals in their natural habitat at different times and in various parts of the Serengeti.

Look forward to witnessing large herds of migrating animals, prides of lions, cheetah, leopard, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, and antelope as well as various species of birdlife and indigenous trees.
Then after a heavy game drive, you will get transferred to the lodge overnight.

Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
overnight stay – (Serengeti – Central Serengeti)

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Serengeti at Serena Safari Lodge -Luxury Lodge

Day 6: Serengeti (Central) – Ngorongoro - {7 Days Serengeti migration River crossing Safari Tour}

Stop At: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region
On this day of your annual Wildebeest Migration Safari after breakfast starts your game drive all the way to the Central Serengeti before departing for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with the en-route game, arrival at Rhino lodge before or during the sunset.
At midday, you will enjoy your picnic lunch thereafter you will continue with afternoon animal sightings as you drive to the Ngorongoro crater rim for an overnight stay.

Accommodation
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – (Ngorongoro – Ngorongoro {Crater Rim}

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge -Luxury Lodge

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha - {Tanzania 7 Days Luxury Serengeti migration River crossing Safari Tour}

Stop At: Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania
Early breakfast at your lodge or camp before you travel down the crater rim to view the animals inside the crater up-close.
The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s largest unbroken Caldera where thousands of animals live, where you will see the big five animals.
That afternoon you will enjoy your picnic lunch at the hippo pool then continue with the afternoons animal sightings as you make your way out of the crater and on your way back to your arranged hotel in Arusha for resting.

Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
overnight stay – (Arusha – Arusha Town) (OPTIONAL)
• BUDGET LODGES –
Mrimba palm Hotel | Natron Palace Hotel

• MID-RANGE LODGES –
Tulia Hotel & Spa | Charity international

• LUXURY LODGES –
Mount Meru Hotel | Kibo Paris

• SUPPER LUXURY LODGE


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Arusha at MOUNT MERU HOTEL

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.