Discover Tanzania's spectacular wildlife with our 8 Days Northern Serengeti Mara River Crossing Safari in August, available in 2027, 2028 and 2029. This extended Tanzania safari combines Tarangire National Park, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.
August is a popular time to explore Northern Serengeti, where wildebeest and zebras may gather around the Mara River during their seasonal migration. This eight-day itinerary gives you additional time to explore Central Serengeti before heading north, followed by opportunities to search for the Great Wildebeest Migration and possible river crossings.
From Tarangire's impressive elephants and baobab trees to the predator-rich plains of Serengeti and the remarkable wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater, every destination adds a different experience to your holiday. Your safari concludes with a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park before returning to Arusha.
Travel with Africa Combo Tours and enjoy a personalised safari with a professional driver-guide, comfortable accommodation and wildlife experiences tailored to your travel preferences.
Your 8 Days Northern Serengeti Mara River Crossing Safari in August begins in Arusha. Meet your professional safari guide for a briefing before departing for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and beautiful savannah scenery.
Enjoy a game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and various antelope species. You may also encounter predators such as lions and leopards, depending on wildlife activity.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during your exploration of the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, leave Tarangire and travel to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Karatu lodge or tented camp.
Meals: Lunch and dinner.
After breakfast, depart Karatu and travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Serengeti National Park. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you approach the vast Serengeti plains, with wildlife viewing opportunities along the way.
Continue towards Central Serengeti, particularly the Seronera region, known for its rocky kopjes, open grasslands and resident wildlife. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a game drive searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and leopards.
August is an exciting time to explore the Serengeti ecosystem. Although migrating herds move according to natural conditions, Central Serengeti offers rewarding wildlife viewing throughout the year.
Later, arrive at your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in Central Serengeti.
Accommodation: Central Serengeti tented camp or lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Enjoy a full day exploring Central Serengeti as part of your 8 Days Northern Serengeti Mara River Crossing Safari in August. After breakfast, set out with your guide to discover the region's diverse habitats and look for its abundant wildlife.
Explore the Seronera area and surrounding plains, where resident wildlife can be seen throughout the year. Search for lions resting near rocky kopjes, elephants moving across the savannah, giraffes browsing among trees, and herds of zebras and wildebeest grazing on the open plains.
Central Serengeti is also known for its big-cat sightings, including lions and leopards. Your guide will select suitable game-viewing areas according to recent sightings, wildlife activity and the conditions on the day.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during your full-day game drive before continuing your exploration in the afternoon. Later, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and relaxation.
This additional day allows you to enjoy more of Central Serengeti before travelling north towards the Mara River migration region.
Accommodation: Central Serengeti tented camp or lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner.
After breakfast, depart Central Serengeti and travel towards Northern Serengeti. Enjoy game viewing along the way as you cross the spectacular plains and rolling landscapes of Serengeti National Park.
Northern Serengeti is an important region for the Great Wildebeest Migration during the dry season. Keep an eye out for migrating wildebeest and zebras, together with elephants, giraffes and predators.
Depending on your arrival time and the location of the herds, your guide may explore suitable areas around the Mara River. Later, arrive at your northern camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Northern Serengeti tented camp or lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Today is the main highlight of your 8 Days Northern Serengeti Mara River Crossing Safari in August. Spend a full day exploring Northern Serengeti in search of the Great Wildebeest Migration and possible Mara River crossings.
After breakfast, head out with your experienced guide to explore suitable viewing areas around Kogatende, Lamai and the wider Mara River region, depending on herd movements and park access. You may encounter large groups of wildebeest and zebras gathering near the riverbanks.
If a river crossing takes place during your visit, you could witness one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife spectacles. However, the herds move naturally, and crossings cannot be guaranteed on specific dates.
Beyond the migration, Northern Serengeti offers opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, buffalo, gazelles, hippos, crocodiles, lions and leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive before continuing your wildlife exploration in the afternoon.
Return to your camp or lodge for dinner and your second overnight stay in Northern Serengeti.
Accommodation: Northern Serengeti tented camp or lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner.
After breakfast, depart Northern Serengeti and begin your journey south towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the changing scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities as you travel through Serengeti National Park.
Depending on your route, departure time, road conditions and wildlife sightings, you may have opportunities for additional game viewing along the way. This is a substantial transfer, so an early departure is recommended.
Continue towards the Ngorongoro highlands and arrive at your selected accommodation in Karatu or the Ngorongoro area. Enjoy dinner and relax before the following day's crater safari.
Accommodation: Karatu lodge or Ngorongoro-area accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
After an early breakfast, travel to Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. Descend into the crater and discover one of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations, with grasslands, woodlands, wetlands and a variety of animals.
During your crater safari, look for elephants, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, hippos, hyenas and lions. With luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhinoceros. The crater's diverse habitats create excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the excursion, according to the day's arrangements and park rules. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive to Karatu, where you will spend the night before your final day's safari at Lake Manyara National Park.
Accommodation: Karatu lodge or tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner.
After breakfast, depart Karatu for Lake Manyara National Park, the final destination of your 8 Days Northern Serengeti Mara River Crossing Safari in August. The park features diverse habitats, including groundwater forest, open grasslands and lakeshore areas.
Enjoy a game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, monkeys, buffalo and a variety of bird species. Lake Manyara is also known for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed.
Explore the park and enjoy its contrasting scenery before departing for Arusha in the afternoon. Your safari concludes upon arrival in Arusha, leaving you with wonderful memories of Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
If you would like to extend your holiday, Africa Combo Tours can help arrange a Kilimanjaro adventure or a relaxing Zanzibar beach escape.
Accommodation: No overnight stay in Arusha unless requested.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch, depending on the arrangements.
The price of our 8 Days Northern Serengeti Mara River Crossing Safari in August 2027, 2028 and 2029 depends on the number of travellers, accommodation category, transport arrangements and availability. August is a popular migration season, so early enquiries are recommended.
Contact Africa Combo Tours for a personalised quotation. We can discuss budget, midrange and luxury accommodation options to suit your travel style.
The final inclusions will be confirmed in your personalised quotation. Depending on the selected package, they may include:
August is a popular period to explore Northern Serengeti because migrating wildebeest and zebras may be found around the northern plains and Mara River. Their exact location depends on rainfall, grazing conditions and natural movements, so river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
This eight-day itinerary combines additional time in Central Serengeti with two nights in Northern Serengeti, allowing you to explore different parts of the ecosystem before visiting Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. It is an excellent option for travellers who want a broader Tanzania safari experience.
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August is a popular month to search for Mara River crossings in Northern Serengeti. However, the herds move naturally, and crossings cannot be guaranteed on specific dates.
The itinerary includes Tarangire National Park, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.
The additional full day provides more time to explore the Seronera region, search for resident wildlife and enjoy the Serengeti landscapes before continuing north towards the Mara River area.
Yes. Contact Africa Combo Tours with your preferred dates, number of travellers and accommodation preference so we can check availability and prepare a personalised quotation.
Yes. You can extend your Tanzania adventure with a Zanzibar beach holiday. We can help coordinate the additional arrangements according to your schedule and budget.
Are you ready to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration and explore Tanzania's remarkable wildlife destinations? Contact Africa Combo Tours to plan your 8 Days Northern Serengeti Mara River Crossing Safari in August 2027, 2028 or 2029.
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