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Calving Season Jan - Mar (Ndutu) River Crossing Jul - Oct (Mara)
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The River Crossing
Best Time: July - October

The River Crossing

The herds face their greatest challenge: the crocodile-infested Mara River. Experience the heart-pounding tension and chaos of the world’s most famous wildlife event.

The Experience

Why Choose the Crossing?

This is the bucket-list safari. The sheer volume of animals and the dramatic river crossings offer scenes that have been immortalized in documentaries worldwide.

1.5M+ Wildebeest
High Predator Density
Location Focus: North
Curated Journeys

Signature Mara Safaris

6 Days River Crossing Season
6 Days
Explore
Northern Serengeti

6 Days River Crossing Season

Mobile Camps
Predator Action
From
$2,922 /pp
A 14 Day Ultimate Great Migration - Zanzibar Retreat
14 Days
Explore
Northern Serengeti

A 14 Day Ultimate Great Migration - Zanzibar Retreat

Mobile Camps
Predator Action
From
$6,510 /pp
Migration Specialist Tip

Book Early for the Mara Season

Migration camps are small, intimate, and often mobile to follow the herds. To secure a front-row seat to the action, we strongly recommend booking 9 to 12 months in advance.

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