4 Days Fly in Migration River Crossing Serengeti National Park 3 Nights & Ngorongoro Crater
A 4-day fly-in safari visiting Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Northern Serengeti safaris timed for the Mara River crossings, by road or with a flight in.
Your itinerary
Choose a travel style to see where you stay each night.
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival Day
Whatever your arrival time at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha airport, your Ilmaasai Expedition driver-guide will be waiting for you with a warm welcoming smile. Kick back and relax in your comfortable vehicle as he takes you to your hotel in Arusha. Relaxation in Arusha
Didas VillaBed and breakfast.Day 1
Arusha airport - Northern Serengeti National Park
- Pick up at hotel and drive to Arusha airport.
- Fly from Arusha airport to Northern Serengeti.
- Start game drives in Northern Serengeti for Great migration river crossing game drive.
- Picnic lunch
- Overnight in northern Serengeti.
Moyo migration lodge or Safari Haven migration camp or Tanzania Bushcamps North Mara Kogatende LodgeBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner. (Unlimited drinking water)Day 2
Full Day in Northern Serengeti National Park
- Full-day game drives in Northern Serengeti for Great migration river crossing game drive.
- Picnic lunch
- Overnight again in northern Serengeti
Optional activity: Hot air balloon ride in central Serengeti $600 per person.
Moyo migration lodge or Safari Haven migration camp or Tanzania Bushcamps North Mara Kogatende LodgeBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner. (Unlimited drinking water)Day 3
Central Serengeti National Park
- Drive to Central Serengeti
- Full-day game drives in Central Serengeti
- Picnic lunch
- Overnight in Central Serengeti
Kumbukumbu tented lodge or Serengeti safari havenBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner. (Unlimited drinking water)Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
- Early morning drive from Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (≈ 2.5 - 3 hours)
- Game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater.
- Picnic lunch at crater floor
- Late Afternoon drive from Ngorongoro to Arusha (≈ 3 – 3.5 hours)
- Drop-off in Arusha airport or Kilimanjaro airport or your hotel in Arusha.
Departure day, no overnightBreakfast & Lunch. (Unlimited drinking water)
Lodges are named as options, or similar, subject to availability.
Tanzania, month by month.
Calving season in Ndutu
Peak calving, predator action
Green season, fewer vehicles
Long rains, lush and quiet
Rains ease, low season value
Dry season opens, herds move north
River crossings begin
Peak crossings, prime game viewing
Dry, concentrated wildlife
Excellent predator sightings
Short rains, dramatic skies
Herds return south to Ndutu
From first message to first game drive.
01
Tell us your dates
Share travel dates, group size and what you most want to see. We reply within 24 hours.
02
We shape the route
A tailored itinerary with camp options at three price points, and honest advice on season and pacing.
03
Confirm and prepare
A 30% deposit secures camps and park permits. We send packing, camera and health notes.
04
Arrive and travel
Met at the airport, driven by your own guide, supported on the ground for the whole journey.
Before you ask.
- How many people share a vehicle?
- Every departure is private. Your party has the whole 4×4 to itself with a guaranteed window seat and pop-up roof for each guest.
- Can this itinerary be customised?
- Yes, every route here is a starting shape. We regularly extend nights, swap camps, add Zanzibar or restructure days around photography light.
- What does the price depend on?
- Season, group size and camp category. The quoted rate is a per-person guide for two travellers sharing in mid-season; we confirm exact pricing with your dates.
- What is the payment schedule?
- A 30% deposit confirms the booking, with the balance due 45 days before arrival. Bank transfer and card payments are both accepted.
- Is it suitable for children or older travellers?
- Yes. We adjust drive lengths, road transfers and lodge choices to suit families and to keep travel comfortable at any age.
- What should I pack for photography?
- A long lens (400mm+), a wide zoom, spare cards and batteries. We supply bean bags in every vehicle and can arrange charging in the field.
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4 Days Migration River Crossing Serengeti National Park 3 Nights & Ngorongoro Crater
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5 Days Migration River Crossing Serengeti National Park 4 Nights & Ngorongoro Crater
5 daysGreat Migration river crossing