The Miracle of Mara River — Kogatende
Witness the crossing. Feel the drama. Experience the miracle.
- Duration
- 10 days · 9 nights
- From
- $7,361 pp
- Best season
- July – October
- Group size
- Up to 6
- Route
- Tarangire · Ngorongoro Crater · Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner (full board on safari)
- Stay
- Lodge / tented lodge / tented camp
Prices are indicative, per person based on two sharing, and vary with group size, accommodation category, travel dates and season.
Overview
Experience the ultimate Great Migration adventure. Begin in the wildlife-rich landscapes of Tarangire, explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, then travel north to the spectacular Kogatende region of the Serengeti.
Here you witness one of the world’s most dramatic natural events as thousands of wildebeest and zebra brave the crocodile-filled Mara River in their relentless search for greener pastures — nature at its most thrilling and awe-inspiring.
The itinerary
A rhythm, not a schedule — every day flexes around what the bush is doing and what you feel like. This outline follows the route; your final day-by-day is confirmed when we tailor the trip.
- Day 01
Arrive in Arusha
Arrival, briefing and overnight in Arusha.
- Day 02
Arusha to Tarangire
Drive to Tarangire for a game drive among the baobabs and elephants.
- Day 03
To the Ngorongoro highlands
Travel to the highlands and overnight on the crater rim.
- Day 04
Ngorongoro Crater floor
A full game drive on the crater floor before continuing on.
- Day 05
Central Serengeti
Game-drive onto the plains, overnighting in the central Serengeti.
- Day 06
North to Kogatende
Journey north toward the Mara River and the Kogatende region.
- Day 07
Mara River crossings
Position for river crossings as the herds mass on the banks.
- Day 08
Kogatende — full day
A full day reading the herds for the chance of a dramatic crossing.
- Day 09
Northern Serengeti
Explore the wider northern plains and their predators.
- Day 10
Return to Arusha
Fly to Arusha for your departure.
What's covered
What's included
- All park, conservation and crater fees
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed — lodge, tented lodge or tented camp
- All meals on safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro / Arusha)
Not included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa and entry fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for your guide and camp staff
- Drinks, laundry and personal expenses
- Optional activities (e.g. balloon safari)
Landscapes on this journey
Ready to make this journey yours?
Take this itinerary as it is, or tell us what to change — dates, pace, camps, everything is flexible.
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