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Arusha, Tanzania

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
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