6 days Serengeti Migration private safari - Mara River Crossing

Day 0: Arrival

You will be picked from airport to hotel in Arusha.

Overnight: Venus Premier Hotel.

Meal plan: Bed and breakfast

Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)

Fuel up with an early breakfast before embarking on a picturesque drive across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area then route to the iconic Serengeti National Park. Enter through Naabi Hill Gate and embark on exhilarating game drives across the vast plains of the Serengeti, encountering an abundance of wildlife along the way.

Overnight: Serengeti heritage Tented Camp

Meal plan: Full board

Day 2: Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti (Maasai Mara)

After breakfast, we head towards the far northern reach of the Serengeti

National Park, also known as the Wagakuria. We will do a game drive en route

from the Lobo area to the Wagakuria area. As we head north, good sightings

of giraffes, plain game, herds of buffalo, and elephants can often be seen. We

arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch, we will enjoy an afternoon game drive in the area.

Overnight: Mara heritage Tented Camp

Meal plan: Full board

Day 3: Northern Serengeti (Maasai Mara) – Full day game drive

Spend these two days immersing yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and

prolific wildlife of Northern Serengeti. Traverse the Lobo, Bologonja, and

Kogatende areas, including a visit to the Tanzanian side of the Mara River

Banks in anticipation of witnessing the dramatic Wildebeest migration

crossings. Keep your camera ready for sightings of predators and big cats

engaged in thrilling wildlife interactions.

Overnight: Mara heritage Tented Camp

Meal plan: Full board

Day 4: Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti - 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 pride of lions up to 30 strong, however, from Mid-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 –Finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to the river and only decide to cross or not cross until a couple of days later

Overnight: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp

Meal plan: Full board

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation

After breakfast, embark on a leisurely drive through Central Serengeti, soaking in the enchanting scenery and encountering wildlife end route. Depart the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate and journey to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. Optionally, visit the Olduvai Gorge or a Maasai Village (additional cost) before settling in for dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge. All meals are provided

Overnight: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

Day 6: Ngorongoro crater then back to Arusha.

Rise early for a memorable descent down the Ngorongoro Crater walls to the

crater floor, often dubbed the "Eden of Africa." Spend the day immersed in

thrilling game drives within this natural wonder, with opportunities to spot

the renowned Big Five - elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos. Later

in the afternoon, journey back to Arusha town where your unforgettable safari

comes to a close. Breakfast and Lunch included.

Overnight: Venus Premier Hotel

Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch