Wildebeest Migration - River Crossing 6 Day
Witness nature’s most dramatic stage on this 6-day expedition to the Northern Serengeti. Experience the raw power of the Great Migration and the life-or-death river crossings that define the ultimate African safari
Detailed itinerary
Arrival in Tanzania – Kilimanjaro Airport
Personal welcome at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) and transfer to your hotel. Meet your guide for a briefing on the migration’s current movement
Distance : 55km | 1.5 hrs
Accommodation : Arusha
Day 1
Arusha – Central Serengeti
A long but exciting journey directly into the heart of the Serengeti. Enjoy a sunset game drive in the Seronera Valley, famous for its high density of big cats
Distance : 335km | 6-7hrs
Transport : 4WD, custom safari vehicle
Accommodation : Central Serengeti
Day 2
Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti
Head North toward the Mara River. This region is wild and remote, offering your first glimpses of the massive herds gathering near the riverbanks
Distance : 140km | 4-5hrs | Game drive en-route
Transport : 4WD, Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation : Northern Serengeti
Day 3
Northern Serengeti (The Crossing)
Spend a full day at the Mara River to witness the “Great Crossing.” Watch thousands of wildebeest plunge into the water in a thrilling struggle for survival. It is one of nature’s most powerful and unforgettable sights
Distance : Variable | 8-10hrs (fully day)
Transport : 4WD, Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation : Northern Serengeti
Day 4
Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti
A final morning in the North before tracking the herds back toward the central plains. This is a great day to spot leopards and cheetahs prowling the perimeter of the migration
Distance : 145km | 4-5hrs
Transport : 4WD, Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation : Central Serengeti
Day 6
Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Leave the plains and ascend into the lush, mist-covered crater highlands. Enjoy an evening overlooking the prehistoric caldera before your final game drive tomorrow
Distance : 145km | 4hrs
Transport : 4WD, Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation : Ngorongoro
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
A 6-hour morning tour of the crater floor—the best place in Africa to see the Black Rhino—before a steady drive back to Arusha for your departure
Distance : 190km | 4hrs to Arusha
Transport : 4WD, Custom Safari Vehicle
Accommodation : Arusha