Tanzania · 09 Days / 08 Nights
Mara River Crossings
Four nights beside the Mara River in the northern Serengeti, where the wildebeest herds plunge past waiting crocodiles.
Overview
From July to October the wildebeest herds reach the Mara River in the far north of the Serengeti, and thousands plunge across past waiting crocodiles. Four nights near Kogatende give you the best chance to witness a crossing, followed by big cats in the central Serengeti and a morning inside Ngorongoro Crater.
The route
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Crossings are wild events: their timing depends on rain and herd movement, so our guides track the herds daily.
What’s included
- Accommodation as per the itinerary
- All meals as per the itinerary
- All game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for photography
- Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- All government taxes, concession fees, park entrance fees and levies
- All meet-and-greet services and airport transfers
- Drinking water in the vehicle while on safari
- Personal customer service, 24/7
- Scheduled shared charter flights: Arusha to Kogatende, and Kogatende to Seronera (20 kg allowance)
Options & extensions
- Hot-air balloon safari at first light
- Guided walking safari
- A day with the Maasai — village visit
- Extra night on the Mara River
- Zanzibar beach extension
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