» Itineraries » 10-Day Great Migration River Crossing Safari (Kogatende & Mara River)
If witnessing Africa’s most spectacular wildlife event is on your bucket list, the 10-Day Great Migration River Crossing Safari (Kogatende & Mara River) offers an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s legendary Serengeti. Over ten extraordinary days, you’ll follow vast herds of wildebeest and zebras as they risk it all to cross the Mara River — one of nature’s greatest survival stories.
Unlike any other safari, this experience combines adrenaline-pumping wildlife encounters with serene moments in the wild. You’ll enjoy exclusive access to prime viewing locations, private game drives led by expert guides, and luxurious tented camps overlooking the migration routes.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport where you are met by your private safari guide. Transfer to a luxury lodge for a welcome drink and orientation. Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying your first Tanzanian sunset. Dinner at the lodge completes your gentle introduction to Tanzania.
Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting wildlife such as lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. Return to your lodge for a private dinner surrounded by savannah views.
All meals included
Begin your day with an early morning game drive in Tarangire before traveling to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable half-day game drive. Look out for lions, rhinos, elephants, and flamingos in the crater’s lakes. Check into your lodge for a romantic dinner and overnight stay.
All meals included
Drive through the scenic highlands and plains toward Central Serengeti. Arrive at your luxury tented camp in time for lunch. Embark on your first Serengeti afternoon game drive, searching for predators and observing wildlife behavior. Enjoy a sunset drink overlooking endless savannah plains.
All meals included
Spend the day exploring Central Serengeti’s vast landscapes, tracking large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Your guide will find the best spots for predator encounters, offering incredible photographic opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the plains. Return to your camp for dinner under the stars.
All meals included
After breakfast, drive or fly to Kogatende, the epicenter of the Mara River crossings. Afternoon game drive along the riverbanks provides your first chance to witness the drama of animals crossing crocodile-infested waters. Overnight in a luxury riverside lodge, perfectly positioned for optimal viewing.
Spend the entire day tracking the Great Migration along the Mara River. Watch in awe as thousands of wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters. Your expert guide ensures the best photographic angles and safe viewing locations. Picnic lunch in the park keeps you immersed in the wild. Return to your lodge for a relaxing evening.
All meals included
Wake early for a sunrise game drive with unmatched views of predators hunting migrating herds. Focus on photography and wildlife behavior observation, with optional guided walking safaris in safe zones. Evening return to your lodge for dinner and reflection on the day’s sightings.
All meals included
Return to Central Serengeti for a final game drive, revisiting landscapes where migration herds begin their journey. Enjoy a luxurious farewell dinner at your tented camp under a star-filled sky, recounting your unforgettable wildlife encounters.
All meals included
After breakfast, transfer by road or air back to Arusha for your onward flight. Depart with memories of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacle, the Great Migration, one of the most iconic experiences in the world.
Breakfast and Lunch
Pax | Solo | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6 Pax |
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Price | $11484 | $5842 | $5617 | $5542 |