A targeted, 3-day fly-in safari to the Northern Serengeti, designed specifically to witness the river crossings of the Great Wildebeest Migration directly from Zanzibar.
Trip Highlights:
Mara River Crossings: Front-row access to wildebeest and zebra crossings guarded by Nile crocodiles and big cats.
Fly-In Convenience: Direct flights between Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) and Kogatende Airstrip (Serengeti).
Northern Serengeti Exploration: Game drives across the Lamai Wedge and riverbanks with low vehicle density.
Mobile Migration Camp: Tented accommodation strategically positioned for the crossing season.
Key Information:
Seasonality: August to October only (Mara River crossing season).
Physical Rating: Easy.
Vehicle & Photography: Private pop-top 4×4 equipped with charging sockets and beanbags upon request.
Essential Packing: Neutral lightweight clothing, warm fleece for cool mornings, 8×42 binoculars, sunscreen, Type G adapter (UK 3-pin, 230V). Soft duffel bags required for internal flight baggage limits (15 kg per person).
Health: Anti-malarial prophylaxis recommended; Yellow Fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country.
Payment & Cancellation: 30% deposit required to confirm. Cancellations receive a full credit note valid for 2 years toward future rebooking (subject to lodge/airline policies).
*Rates based on twin/double sharing in mobile tented accommodation, including round-trip internal flights.
Route
- Start: Zanzibar South and Central
- Day 1: Northern Serengeti (Kogatende & Mara River) — Zanzibar → Northern Serengeti (Kogatende & Mara River)
- Day 2: Northern Serengeti — Full Day Northern Serengeti (Mara River & Lamai Wedge)
- Day 3: Northern Serengeti — Northern Serengeti → Zanzibar
- End: Zanzibar South and Central
Tour Features
Mid-range tour tour
This tour is a mid-range tour experience.
Fixed itinerary
This tour follows a fixed itinerary.
Great Migration focus
This tour focuses on great migration experiences and activities.
Day tour only
This tour operates during daylight hours only.
Activities & Transportation
Activities
- Game drive
- Bird Watching
- Great Wildebeest Migration Safaris
Getting around
- Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle






