five days Mara river crossing

5 days crossing Mara River migration safari offers the best travel experience in Serengeti.

$2500-3000 USD

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Safari summary

The 5-day Crossing Mara River Migration safari from Mwanza offers a comprehensive exploration of the Serengeti, covering Western, Central, and Northern regions. The journey includes visits to key destinations such as the Mara River, Kogatende, and Seronera. Accommodations provided are comfort style or upper mid-range lodges and tented camps known for their safety, cleanliness, and excellent food offerings. The group size is small, limited to a maximum of 6 people per vehicle. Travelers have the flexibility to depart on any day between July to October.

Western Serengeti: The Western Serengeti is renowned for its diverse wildlife population and stunning landscapes. Visitors can witness the Great Migration here, particularly during the dry season when the herds move through this region in search of water and grazing lands. The Grumeti River crossing is a highlight, offering a dramatic spectacle of crocodiles preying on wildebeest as they attempt to cross the river.

Central Serengeti: Central Serengeti, with its iconic Seronera Valley, is often referred to as the heart of the national park. This area is characterized by open plains dotted with acacia trees and rocky kopjes, providing ideal habitats for a variety of wildlife species. Visitors can expect to encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and numerous bird species during game drives in this region.

Northern Serengeti: The Northern Serengeti is where the dramatic Mara River crossing takes place during the Great Migration. This natural spectacle sees thousands of wildebeest and zebras braving the crocodile-infested waters as they migrate in search of greener pastures. Kogatende is another key area in the north known for its abundant wildlife sightings and picturesque landscapes.

In conclusion, the 5-day Crossing Mara River Migration safari from Mwanza offers an immersive experience through different regions of the Serengeti, each with its unique attractions and wildlife encounters. Travelers can expect comfortable accommodations, small group sizes for personalized experiences, and the opportunity to witness one of nature’s most awe-inspiring events – the Great Migration.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	July, October
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Serengeti

Fine details

Safari highlights

Photography safari—with professional guide
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Laundry
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Mwanza-North Serengeti

Serengeti

Depart from Mwanza to Northern Serengeti . This is the time and place to witness the famous Mara River crossings. See giant Nile crocodiles basking in the sun, waiting patiently in the water for the big migration to enter the area. You will have opportunities to catch thrilling game action or perhaps even witness a river crossing, as the wildebeests and zebras endeavor one of the most difficult part of their migration journey and cross over to Masai Mara.

Camp/lodge

Mara river/Kogatende

Serengeti

After breakfast time is yours, you will spend the full day at the river waiting for migration crossing.The great migration will be along the Mara river and this will be your opportunity to see them crossing the famous Mara river full of crocodiles ambushing them. You will also see hippos, lions, elephants, giraffes, warthogs. You will spend two full days at the river for best explorations this will be the day you expected for migration sightings. You have bigger areas to cover around River Mara

Camp/lodge

full day Mara river/Kogatende

Serengeti

On any given day at Mara River / Kogatende, the scene is bustling with wildlife activity. In the early hours of the morning, as the sun rises over the savannah, herds of wildebeest and zebras start gathering near the riverbanks, their hooves stirring up dust clouds as they move. The air is filled with anticipation and tension as crocodiles lurk in the murky waters, waiting for their chance to strike.

Camp/lodge

Mara river-Seronera

Serengeti

After breakfast, you will continue with a game drive along the Mara river as you drive to central Serengeti with lunch boxes.The Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park. You will spend full day

Camp/lodge

Seronera-Mwanza

Serengeti

After breakfast, you will continue your safari in the Serengeti National Park. In the Seronera Valley, you might be lucky to see predators hunt as animals gather at the waters during the dry season. After lunch at a picnic spot, you will slowly drive in the direction of the western corridor of Serengeti then drive back to Mwanza

Camp/lodge

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