The Wildebeest River Crossing in the Serengeti is one of nature's most dramatic and awe-inspiring spectacles. Imagine being at the heart of the action, where the vast herds of the Great Migration surge through the Northern Serengeti, driven by instinct across the treacherous waters of the Mara River. This 3-nights itinerary is crafted for those who seek not just to witness, but to fully immerse themselves in this once-in-a-lifetime event.

From the moment you arrive, the Serengeti’s raw beauty and untamed wilderness will captivate your senses. Over the next few days, you’ll embark on thrilling game drives, get up close to the migration’s key players, and experience the heart-racing moment when thousands of wildebeests and zebras brave the river’s perilous currents, facing predators at every turn.

Fly from Arusha airport to Northern Serengeti Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and transfer to Arusha airport for your flight to Kogatende – Northern Serengeti.

You’ll arrive at Kogatende Airstrip, where our Nyumbu Luxury Camp guide will be at hand to greet you. After an hour’s drive with game en-route, you’ll arrive at Nyumbu Luxury Migration Camp, your home for the next three nights. Nestled in a secluded area, the camp offers stunning views of the surrounding savannah.

Afternoon: After a delicious lunch, unwind and soak in the ambiance of the Serengeti. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon game drive to get the feel of the Northern Serengeti’s unique landscape.

There is no such single entity as ‘the migration’. The wildebeest are the migration – there is neither start nor finish to their endless search for food and water, as they circle the Serengeti- Mara ecosystem in a relentless sequence of life and death.

Evening: Return to camp to freshen up and join the rest of the guests at the campfire for pre-dinner drinks and unwind as you and your guide plan the for the next day’s activities.

Dinner & Overnight.

Wildebeest River Crossing in the Serengeti

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Day 1: Fly from Arusha airport to Northern Serengeti

Day 2: The Great Migration & River Crossing

Day 3: Balloon Ride & Cultural Experience

Day 4: Saying goodbye to the Serengeti

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