Wildebeest River Crossing
10 Days | The Great Wildebeest Migration Mara River Crossing

Duration

10 Days | 9 Nights

Destinations

Arusha, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti Central, and Serengeti North

Pick Up

Kilimanjaro International Airport

Drop Off

Kilimanjaro International Airport

Trip Highlights

Tanzania is home to unforgettable adventure experiences, making it the ultimate destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Social Adventure Safari experts craft personalized itineraries, ensuring you witness the thrilling Great Wildebeest Migration as it crosses the Mara River, brimming with crocodiles.

From August to October, Serengeti North offers the best safari memories, and with visits to other iconic northern Tanzania destinations, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore diverse wildlife and breathtaking attractions.

Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport / Transfer to Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania, a land brimming with incredible experiences and natural wonders. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Social Adventure Safari guide will warmly greet you and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. During the scenic drive, you’ll have the chance to learn about the region’s culture and wildlife, offering a true taste of Africa before arriving at your lodge to check in, refresh, and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

Start your day with breakfast at the lodge before a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. Explore the park's diverse wildlife, including lions, giraffes, and cheetahs, all drawn to the life-giving Tarangire River, especially during the dry season. After a picnic lunch, continue your afternoon game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park / Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour

Start your day with a delicious breakfast before heading to Lake Manyara National Park for a thrilling game drive, known for its tree-climbing lions and vibrant flamingo populations. After a hot lunch at Mto wa Mbu, immerse yourself in a cultural tour where you'll interact with locals, discover Makonde wood carvings, and enjoy a biking tour around the village. End the day with a scenic drive to a lodge in Karatu for dinner and a restful overnight stay, reflecting on an enriching safari experience.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater

Begin your day with an early breakfast before heading to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, where you'll explore a rich variety of wildlife including lions, elephants, rhinos, and flamingos. After enjoying a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, continue your exploration of this UNESCO World Heritage site, home to diverse animals and stunning landscapes, including Lake Magadi. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and head to a lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the unforgettable experience.

Day 5: Game Viewing en Route to Serengeti Central

After a delicious breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands, where you'll encounter stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a designated picnic site before embarking on an exciting afternoon game drive to spot iconic animals like lions, leopards, zebras, and cheetahs. After the game drive, your guide will take you to a lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, wrapping up another unforgettable day of safari adventure.

Day 6: Serengeti Central Full-Day Game Drive

Start your day with a delicious breakfast before embarking on a full-day game drive through Serengeti National Park’s central region, Seronera, known for its rich wildlife. You can enhance your experience with an optional early morning balloon ride, offering a bird’s-eye view of the Serengeti and its majestic animals. After a picnic lunch and a short break, continue your afternoon game drive, spotting buffalo, elephants, cheetahs, and leopards before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 7: Game en route to Serengeti North

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti North, where you’ll experience incredible wildlife encounters and the possibility of witnessing the Mara River Crossing. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at the lodge before heading out for an exciting evening game drive along the Mara River, where you may spot lions, giraffes, cheetahs, and more. If the Mara River Crossing isn’t visible today, you’ll have more opportunities to see it over the next two days, before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 8 & 9: Serengeti North (Wildebeest Mara River Crossing)

Spend two thrilling days in Serengeti North, where you’ll have the chance to witness the awe-inspiring Wildebeest Mara River Crossing, one of nature’s most spectacular events. The area is teeming with wildlife, including predators like lions and leopards, as well as giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Enjoy game drives each day, with ample opportunities to capture unforgettable moments of the migration and surrounding wildlife before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Fly to Arusha - Lunch - Depart or Extension to Zanzibar

After a delicious breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route to Kogatende Airstrip, where you may spot more wildlife before catching a local flight to Arusha. In Arusha, explore the city's cultural and heritage sites, visit local markets, and enjoy lunch before a short break. Depending on your flight, you can participate in additional activities or head to the airport for your journey home, concluding an unforgettable safari experience with Social Adventure Safari.

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The price includes
  • All meals and accommodations during the entire tour
  • A high-quality safari land cruiser with pop up roof
  • Local Flights (Seronera – Arusha)
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Highly experienced safari guide
  • Unlimited mineral water in mainland safari
  • All park fees for all national parks
  • All government taxes
  • AMREF Flying doctor’s emergence rescue
The price exclude
  • International Flights
  • Tips
  • Drinks at the lodges
  • Any other things not mentioned above.