6-Day Luxury Wildebeest Migration Mara River Crossing

Upon arrival, a friendly representative from Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris will meet you and provide assistance with your transfer to the hotel. After checking in, take the rest of the evening to relax and unwind at your accommodation, allowing you to rest and get ready for the exciting safari adventure that awaits you.

After breakfast, meet your private safari guide at your hotel in Arusha at around 8:00 AM and begin your journey to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its impressive baobab trees and large concentrations of elephants, Tarangire offers a wonderful introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife. Spend the day exploring the park on an extended game drive, with a luxury picnic lunch served in a scenic location within the park.

After an early breakfast, set off toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, entering through the scenic Naabi Hill Gate. As you travel toward the Central Serengeti, enjoy an exciting game drive through the vast open plains, taking in the spectacular scenery and watching for wildlife along the way. The Central Serengeti is especially famous for its abundant big cats, sweeping golden grasslands, and remarkable opportunities to experience Tanzania’s wildlife at its best.

Today, continue your adventure into the wild and secluded Northern Serengeti, traveling toward the iconic Mara River. This area is renowned as one of the prime locations for witnessing the dramatic wildebeest migration crossings, which generally take place between July and October.

Spend the afternoon exploring the surrounding wilderness on game drives, following the movements of large wildebeest herds as they navigate the river, where crocodiles await in the waters and predators such as lions and leopards remain close by. With its untouched scenery and abundant wildlife, Northern Serengeti provides unforgettable safari experiences, enjoyed on a private game drive accompanied by an experienced professional guide.

After enjoying breakfast, set out on a morning game drive across the scenic northern Serengeti, taking in the region’s beautiful scenery and observing the wildlife before continuing your journey. Following a picnic or bush lunch, continue the drive toward the Central Serengeti, enjoying the changing landscapes along the way. Once you arrive, check in at your camp or lodge and take some time to relax and recharge. Spend a peaceful evening at your accommodation as you prepare for the next day’s adventure to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where more exciting wildlife encounters await

Begin the day with an early departure from the Central Serengeti, enjoying a scenic game drive as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive takes around three hours and offers beautiful landscapes and opportunities to observe wildlife along the route. En route, visit a traditional Maasai boma to experience the customs and way of life of the Maasai people. You will also have the opportunity to explore Olduvai Gorge, a significant archaeological and paleoanthropological site often referred to as the “Cradle of Mankind.”

Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will descend into the crater for your final game drive. This remarkable natural sanctuary is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the endangered black rhino, as well as lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and other species. After exploring the crater and enjoying your last wildlife experience, begin the drive back to Arusha. Once in Arusha, you can rest at your hotel or proceed with your onward journey, depending on your travel arrangements.