8-Day Serengeti Migration Safari (River Crossing Season)
The 8-Day Serengeti Migration Safari (River Crossing Season) provides an extraordinary opportunity to witness the dramatic wildebeest and zebra river crossings in the northern Serengeti. This safari follows the herds as they navigate crocodile-infested rivers and traverse the vast plains, offering breathtaking wildlife encounters and unforgettable photographic moments. Ideal for adventure seekers, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts, this journey combines thrilling safari experiences with comfortable lodge accommodations.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Mandari Travel representative will meet you. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha for dinner and overnight stay. Prepare for the exciting safari journey ahead.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its elephant herds and giant baobab trees. Enjoy your first game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge near the park.
Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)
Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting the park’s abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, and the migrating herds of wildebeests and zebras. Check in at your lodge or luxury tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Central Serengeti – Migration Tracking
Spend the day tracking the Great Migration herds in the central Serengeti. Depending on the season, witness predator-prey interactions and vast herds moving across the plains. Picnic lunch in the wild and evening return to your lodge for dinner.
Day 5: Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti (Mara River)
Drive north to the Mara River region, where wildebeest and zebras attempt dramatic river crossings from July to October. Watch thousands of animals brave crocodile-infested waters, creating some of the most iconic scenes of African wildlife. Overnight stay at a lodge or camp near the northern Serengeti.
Day 6: Full Day in Northern Serengeti – River Crossings
Spend a full day observing the river crossing action. With your guide, explore prime areas to capture the incredible wildlife interactions. Lions, hyenas, crocodiles, and the migrating herds provide a dynamic safari experience. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Northern Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari among elephants, rhinos, flamingos, and other wildlife. Later, check into a lodge on the crater rim for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Ngorongoro – Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha, enjoying scenic stops along the way. Depending on your flight, there may be time for souvenir shopping before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure. Your 8-Day Serengeti Migration Safari (River Crossing Season) concludes with memories of dramatic wildlife spectacles and stunning landscapes.
Trip Includes
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation in lodges and luxury tented camps
- All meals as per itinerary
- Park and conservation fees
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
Trip Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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