Mara River Premium Safari Lasting 4 Days
Overview
Ceraa Eyes Safari, a Tanzanian operator based locally, runs this 4 day great migration safari. An experienced local guide travels with you, and we organise every detail alongside you.
Reasons to book this 4 Days wildebeest migration safari with us
Every 4 day great migration safari that we operate is built around you, so we can change the dates, the accommodation and the pace. Our local team also looks after you from the moment you arrive until you leave. Ahead of your trip, you can read about the region on the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. For further inspiration, browse our other Serengeti National Park tours.
Enjoy peak luxury on this exclusive 4-day Great Migration Safari, designed for travellers wanting the best seats at the legendary Mara River crossings in Northern Serengeti. Flying straight into the migration corridor means you land right in the middle of one of Africa's most thrilling wildlife events.
Huge herds of wildebeest and zebras cross waters full of crocodiles here, with predators looking on. Expert-led game drives, premium safari vehicles and refined lodging complete the picture, so the trip combines adventure, comfort and exclusivity in a once-in-a-lifetime African safari.
Itinerary
A personal briefing from your professional safari guide begins the luxury safari. Afterwards you transfer to Arusha Airport to catch your flight north into the Serengeti, taking in stunning views from the air before touching down at Kogatende Airstrip. Your own safari vehicle will be ready and waiting at that point.
A short game drive follows, introducing the scenery and animals that shape this 4-day Great Migration Safari. By evening you reach Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge, where you can unwind and get ready for the days to come.
Accommodation: Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Once breakfast is done, you set off on a game drive lasting the whole day, built around the legendary Mara River. All day you follow wildebeest and zebra herds as they gather and try perilous crossings, with crocodiles and big cats waiting nearby. A gourmet picnic lunch by the river lets you keep watching the action.
Today marks the high point of your 4-day Great Migration Safari, delivering untamed, dramatic animal encounters that hardly any other place in Africa can match.
Accommodation: Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Following breakfast you leave Northern Serengeti and cross the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti plains. A long game drive on the way brings predators, plains game and sweeping savannah views. A picnic lunch is followed by the continuation towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and you end the day at Ngorongoro Melia Lodge, which overlooks the crater rim.
This transition day adds variety to your 4-day Great Migration Safari, blending the drama of the migration with classic Serengeti landscapes.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Melia Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drop into the Ngorongoro Crater for a guided game drive in one of Africa's most wildlife-rich areas. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is where you can encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos and flamingos. A scenic picnic lunch follows, and then we take you back to Arusha or to your onward flight, closing an exceptional luxury safari.
Accommodation: N/A (departure day)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included & Excluded
- Domestic flights from Arusha to Northern Serengeti
- Luxury safari vehicle and professional guide
- Serengeti and Ngorongoro park fees
- Accommodation as per the itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Gourmet picnic lunches
- Bottled water and soft drinks
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Personal spending, souvenirs and tips
- Extras available on request, such as a ride in a hot-air balloon
- Alcoholic drinks and additional services
Map
Frequent Asked Question
July to October is best. In those months the wildebeest herds gather in Northern Serengeti, which makes dramatic Mara River crossings most likely.
No. River crossings are natural wildlife events, so no one can promise them. We designed this itinerary with care to give you the strongest chance of witnessing one, and experienced guides lead every drive.
You will likely see wildebeest, zebras, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, crocodiles and hippos, as well as many different bird species.
Accommodation on this safari is in luxury lodges and upscale tented camps, all with en-suite facilities, good food, superb settings and attentive service.
Yes. Travellers in good health can take part, families with older children and senior guests included. Do tell us beforehand about any particular mobility or medical requirements.
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