6 Days Northern Serengeti Mara River Crossing Tour
Tour Overview
The 6 Days Northern Serengeti safari is a thrilling wildlife adventure designed around the dramatic Mara River Crossing season (July–October). Beginning in Tarangire National Park, you will explore landscapes filled with giant baobab trees and massive elephant herds before continuing to the predator-rich plains of Central Serengeti. This 6 Days Northern Serengeti journey takes you deep into the Seronera area, famous for its lions, cheetahs, and leopards, offering exceptional game viewing and photography opportunities.
Travel north to the iconic Mara River region, where the highlight of the 6 Days Northern Serengeti experience unfolds as thousands of wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters during the Great Migration. Spend two full days capturing unforgettable river crossings and dramatic predator-prey interactions before returning to Central Serengeti and descending into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. The 6 Days Northern Serengeti safari perfectly combines breathtaking scenery, intense wildlife action, and Africa’s most spectacular natural events.
Safari Highlights
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Great Migration Mara River Crossing (July–October)
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Big Five safari experience
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Northern & Central Serengeti exploration
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Ngorongoro Crater safari
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Professional safari guide & 4×4 vehicle
Included/Excluded
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- All park entrance fees.
- Accommodation as per itinerary.
- Professional Guide
- Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- International and domestic flights
- Visa and travel insurance.
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, drinks)
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari )
Tour Plan
Depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, iconic baobabs, and rich birdlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting lions, zebras, giraffes, and buffalo. Evening arrival at your lodge or tented camp.
Overnight: Tarangire Lodge or Camp
After breakfast, drive north through scenic landscapes to the Central Serengeti (Seronera area).
Spend the afternoon on a game drive exploring the predator-rich plains and tracking lions,
leopards, cheetahs, and resident wildlife.
Overnight: Central Serengeti Lodge or Tented Camp
Travel north toward the Mara River region. Stop along the way for wildlife sightings and
photography. Upon arrival, explore the surrounding plains and position yourself for the Great
Migration crossings.
Overnight: Northern Serengeti Lodge or Camp
Spend a full day at the Mara River, witnessing wildebeest and zebras crossing while crocodiles
and predators lie in wait. Your guide will ensure you have the best vantage points to capture this
iconic wildlife spectacle.
Overnight: Northern Serengeti Lodge or Camp
After breakfast, drive back south to the Central Serengeti for a full day of game drives, focusing
on big cats and resident wildlife. Enjoy the vast plains, photography opportunities, and predator
tracking before overnighting in the area.
Overnight: Central Serengeti Lodge or Camp
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari, spotting the Big Five, hippos, hyenas,
and abundant birdlife. After lunch, ascend and drive back to Arusha for your flight or onward
transfer.
