Great Migration River Crossings

Overview

Follow the herds north through the Serengeti to the Mara River, timed for the crossings and camped where the columns move.

Highlights

• Mara River crossing points, with three nights in the northern Serengeti
• Ngorongoro Crater floor on a private vehicle
• Mobile camp that moves with the herds

Photographs

Day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive Kilimanjaro, transfer to Arusha

   Met at the airport and driven to Arusha. The rest of the day is yours to sleep off the flight.

   Arusha Onsea House Dinner 1h

2. Day 2

   Fly to the central Serengeti

   A light aircraft over the Rift Valley, then an afternoon game drive on the way to camp.

   Central Serengeti Dunia Camp All meals 1h flight

3. Day 3

   Seronera valley

   A full day in the valley — resident lion prides, and leopard in the sausage trees along the river.

   Central Serengeti Dunia Camp All meals

4. Day 4

   North to the Mara River

   A long drive north, following the herds. Camp moves with them, so where you sleep depends on where they are.

   Northern Serengeti Mobile camp All meals 4–5h

5. Day 5

   Crossing points

   Dawn at the river. Crossings are unpredictable — some days three, some days none. You wait with the herds.

   Mara River Mobile camp All meals

6. Day 6

   Northern plains

   A second full day north, working the crossing points and the woodland between them.

   Northern Serengeti Mobile camp All meals

7. Day 7

   Ngorongoro Crater

   Fly south, then descend to the crater floor for the afternoon — black rhino, and the densest predator population in Africa.

   Ngorongoro The Highlands All meals

8. Day 8

   Return to Kilimanjaro

   A last morning on the rim, then the drive back for your flight.

   Arusha Breakfast 4h

What is and is not included