Tanzania · Migration
10 Days Mara River Crossing Journey
Three nights at Kogatende, the northern Serengeti's river country, so a crossing is likely rather than lucky.
- 10 days
- From $6,240
- Private
- 2 – 6 guests
Overview
Mara River Crossing Journey, at your pace
Ten days built around one thing: being camped at the Mara River for long enough that a crossing is likely rather than lucky. Three nights at Kogatende is the deliberate core of the trip.
The northern Serengeti is a nine-hour drive from Arusha or a ninety-minute flight; this itinerary flies it, trading a lost day for two more at the river.
- Duration
- 10 days
- Country
- Tanzania
- Style
- Private
- Group size
- 2 – 6 guests
- Difficulty
- Easy
From, per person sharing
$6,240
Based on two travellers, mid-season
No deposit until the plan is right. 30% confirms, balance six weeks before arrival.
Highlights
What makes this safari special
- 01Northern Serengeti
- 02Kogatende
- 03Ngorongoro
Best months
Crossings happen without warning and cannot be guaranteed on any single visit — three nights at the river shifts the odds, it does not promise the outcome.
Day by day
The itinerary
1Day 1Arrive Kilimanjaro, transfer to Arusha
Met at the airport and briefed over dinner.
Arusha · lodge, dinner included
2Day 2Fly to the central Serengeti
An afternoon game drive in the Seronera valley on arrival.
Central Serengeti · tented camp, full board
3Day 3Central Serengeti, full day
Kopjes and resident cats before heading north.
Central Serengeti · tented camp, full board
4Day 4North to Kogatende
Transfer through the Lobo hills into the migration's dry-season country.
Northern Serengeti · tented camp, full board
5Day 5Kogatende, full day at the river
Positioned for a crossing, held loosely.
Northern Serengeti · tented camp, full board
6Day 6Kogatende, full day at the river
Same again — this is the point of the trip.
Northern Serengeti · tented camp, full board
7Day 7Kogatende, full day at the river
A third day at the river, still held loosely.
Northern Serengeti · tented camp, full board
8Day 8Fly to Ngorongoro
A short flight south, with the afternoon free to settle in.
Crater highlands · lodge, full board
9Day 9Ngorongoro Crater, full day
A full day on the crater floor, including black rhino.
Crater highlands · lodge, full board
10Day 10Return to Arusha, depart
Down through the coffee farms to a departure-day room.
Departure · day room included
What is included
- All park and crater entry fees
- Two internal flights, Arusha–Serengeti and Serengeti–Ngorongoro
- Private guide and extended Land Cruiser throughout
- Accommodation as listed, full board from day 2
- Airport transfers and a departure-day room
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Balloon safari, roughly $620 per person
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Premium spirits and spa treatments
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