3-Day Mara River Crossing on a Budget Fly in & Out

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Zanzibar to Northern Serengeti

Upon arrival at Kogatende Airstrip, our professional driver guide will warmly welcome you. Set out for thrilling game drives across the Kogatende and Bologonja areas, focusing on the remarkable Great Migration. The herds have gathered along the Mara River, preparing for the legendary river crossing. As they sweep through the Gardenia Valley, Nyamalumbwa Plains, and Sand River, you’ll witness one of nature’s grandest spectacles — a mass movement of over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles across the Serengeti and Masai Mara in search of greener pastures. Dinner and overnight at Sero Tented Camp or similar.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Sero Tented Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

Wake up in the morning looking for more possibility for wildebeest crossing in Mara river on the way to drive around Mara River you may spot cats like lions, leopard cheetah and others look for wildebeest and as much as possible on the morning game drive, before our mid-morning stop for a break. Migration river crossings are usually top of the programmer, and today’s safari will depend on the action at the Mara River There is always a choice and a decision to be made – to stay near the river, watching and waiting…or go exploring for big cats or the surrounding regions of the Northern Serengeti on the Lamai Wedge and Kuria Hills. The beauty of the Serengeti is unsurpassed with the endless horizons, big blue sky and smatterings of acacia trees and other shrubs, rocky outcrops or endless plains. If we have seen the big things, later afternoon you will drive to central Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at Golden Safari Camp or similar.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Golden Safari Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti to Zanzibar

Early Morning:
Rise early for a morning game drive in the Central Serengeti, where you can explore various wildlife hotspots, including Seronera River and Moru Kopjes.
After the game drive, return to camp for breakfast.

Late Morning:
Pack up and transfer to Seronera Airstrip for your return flight to Zanzibar.

Afternoon:
Arrive back in Zanzibar by early afternoon, marking the end of your 3-day safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.