Every year around 1.5 million wildebeest, with zebras and gazelles, circle the Serengeti following the rain. Between July and October they cross the Mara River, with crocodiles waiting — one of nature's great spectacles. This trip flies you from Arusha to Kogatende in the far north and gives you two full days by the river, staying three nights at Mikaso Camp. You then drive south through the Serengeti to Seronera, famous for leopards and big lion prides, and finish with a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater. Tell us your travel month and we place you where the herds are. Best July–October.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha.
Fly to Kogatende in the far north of the Serengeti, with your first game drive in the afternoon.
Wait by the river for thousands of wildebeest to gather and cross.
A second full day by the river — more chances to see a big crossing.
Game drive south through the Serengeti to Seronera in the centre of the park.
A full day in the Seronera valley, famous for leopards in the trees and big lion prides.
Drive to the Ngorongoro highlands, game viewing on the way.
A game drive in the crater, then back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.
Hotel in Arusha for the first night of the Mid-range trips, about an hour from Kilimanjaro Airport. Safaris leave from here by road or by small plane.
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Camp in the far north of the Serengeti near the Mara River, reached by flight to Kogatende. Three nights to wait by the river for the wildebeest crossings (best July – October).
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Camp in the Central Serengeti at Seronera, an area famous for leopards in the trees and big lion prides. Two nights with a full day of game drives on the plains.
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Lodge in the Ngorongoro highlands for the night before the Ngorongoro Crater game drive — a 600 m-deep volcanic bowl full of animals.
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