4 Day Tour of Serengeti Great Wildebeest Migration in Mara River

Arusha, Tanzania
Duration4 days
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

When the drought comes in May, the herd moves north, towards the Masai Mara in Kenya, chomping down the high green grass, quickly followed by the gazelles and zebras. The migration is not without risk: crossing rivers means facing about 3,000 crocodiles, patiently waiting for a kill. Not to mention the famous Serengeti lion population: by far the largest in Africa. Despite the abundance of hoofed meat in this area, life is not easy for these big cats in this unforgiving landscape. But seeing a group of lions collaborating to hunt down a wildebeest is an unforgettable sight.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • A professional driver/guide
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

What to expect

Day 1: Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park
  1. Serengeti National Park
    9h
    After breakfast, we take a short pleasant drive to Ngorongoro crater, we will have an early morning game drive inside the Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point.
    Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism.
    Late afternoon drive to the Serengeti NP for evening leisure and overnight.
Day 2: Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti Kogatende - Mara river area
  1. Mara River
    9h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast we depart to north Serengeti for Wildebeest migration, Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area, with prides of lion up to 30 strong, however, from July to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note to actually finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck.
Day 3: Kogatende Mara River Game Drive - Central Serengeti National Park
  1. Serengeti National Park
    9h
    After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the Wagakuria area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in this area of the park, with prides of lion up to 30 strong, however, from August to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note Finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross or not cross until a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. Late Afternoon we drive back to Central Serengeti for Overnight.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park to Arusha
  1. Serengeti National Park
    4h
    You will rise in the early morning to a hot cup of coffee or tea and leave camp for an exciting morning game drive to the heart of Serengeti. You will view the wildlife at their most active time of day and enjoy an African sunrise. The mornings are chilly so don’t forget some warm clothes. After your sunrise game drive you will drive back to camp for brunch.
  2. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    Pass by
    After brunch you will check-out and embark on another game drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation area to Return to Arusha

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please let us know the name of you hotel so we can pick you up for safari

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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