Witness the Greatest Wildlife Spectacle
Every year, over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles cross from the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara in a relentless cycle of survival. This 7-day safari is timed to place you at the legendary Mara River crossing points during peak action.
Watch in awe as herds gather on the riverbanks, plunge into the crocodile-infested waters and emerge on the other side. Strategic positioning by our experienced guides ensures you witness the most dramatic moments of this extraordinary natural event.
Migration
Northern Serengeti Arrival
Fly in to the Kogatende airstrip in the northern Serengeti, where the migration herds are massing, and settle into your mobile camp with an evening game drive.
Chasing the Columns
Full-day game drives tracking the great wildebeest columns as they stream northward through the open plains toward the Mara River.
Riverbank Anticipation
Positioned at the best crossing points near Kogatende, watch the herds gather on the riverbank as the tension builds before the mass plunge.
Highlight
The Great Crossing
Witness the heart-stopping moment as thousands of wildebeest brave crocodile-infested waters and strong currents to reach the far bank.
Herds on the Move
Follow the herds that made the crossing and search out fresh columns massing along the river, poised for another attempt.
Into the Maasai Mara
Cross over into Kenya's Maasai Mara to track the migration on the Mara side, with game drives among the scattered wildebeest herds.
Mara Farewell & Departure
One final morning game drive among the wildebeest before a leisurely departure from the Mara airstrip, heading home with memories of the drama.