5 Days Mara River Wildebeest Crossing Migration Fly In.

Overview

Witness the great wildebeest migration, with a special focus on the dramatic Mara River crossings in the north Serengeti. This luxury fly-in safari maximizes your time on game drives while minimizing long road transfers.

Your journey takes you through Central Serengeti, North Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, with overnights in luxury tented camps and lodges that combine comfort with an authentic bush experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: Zanzibar to Central Serengeti – Tukaone Camp
Your adventure begins with a flight from Zanzibar to the Serengeti, landing at Seronera Airstrip. Your private guide will greet you and lead a game drive through the Seronera Valley, an area famous for lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

In the afternoon, continue to Tukaone Serengeti Camp. As the sun sets, enjoy a sundowner, followed by dinner under the stars. Drift off to sleep surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

  • Tukaone Camp

  • Serengeti

Day 2: To the Mara River – Kontiki North Camp


After breakfast, set off on a full-day drive north towards the Mara River. The scenery shifts from plains to rolling hills and woodlands, offering diverse wildlife encounters along the way.

The day is dedicated to the migration, with the chance to witness a dramatic river crossing. By evening, arrive at Kontiki North Camp, your luxury base perfectly positioned near the action.

  • Kontiki North Camp

  • Serengeti

Day 3: Full Day in the Migration Zone – Tukaone Camp


Spend the day exploring the migration zone. Your guide will take you to different crossing points where thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather, while predators like lions and hyenas patrol nearby.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush to maximize your time. In the evening, return to Tukaone Camp, which may have moved closer to the herds for an even more immersive experience.

  • Tukaone Camp

  • Serengeti

Day 4: To the Ngorongoro Highlands – Marera Valley Lodge


After a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, travel southeast towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. The journey takes you past Maasai villages and offers sweeping views from the crater rim.

Arrive at Marera Valley Lodge, a peaceful retreat with a cool highland climate, lush gardens, and a pool to relax by after your safari adventures.

  • Marera Valley Lodge

  • Ngorongoro

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire – Depart from Arusha


At dawn, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World." Here, you may spot the rare black rhino, alongside elephants, lions, and thousands of grazing animals.

In the afternoon, continue to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and towering baobab trees. Later, transfer to Arusha for your onward journey, bringing your incredible safari to an end.

Include

  • Full board accommodation as specified on safari.

  • 4wd Land cruiser vehicle with pop-up roof.

  • Well-trained driver-guide.

  • Full board meals whilst on safari

  • All the national park fees as per itinerary.

  • All meals whilst on safari.

  • Mineral water.

Exclude

  • Airfares airport taxes and fees

  • Laundry.

  • Entry visas and vaccinations.

  • Personal items.

  • Tips and gratuities.

  • Travel Insurance.

  • Optional tour.

  • Guide tips and any items of personal nature.

Plan Your Trip

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