About
Mara River Crossing Points are a landmark on the Mara River in the northern Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, in the Arusha Region. The river runs through the northern part of the park, and its crossing sites are known as the places where the Great Migration meets water.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra move through the northern Serengeti and reach the Mara River. To continue their journey, they must cross the water, which is home to crocodiles. The crossings are unpredictable, and the moment of crossing is often the most dramatic part of the migration.
What a visit is like
A visit here is best suited to travellers who want to see the migration itself rather than a fixed sight. Because the animals move with the seasons and the river's conditions, the experience depends on timing and on where the herds happen to be. Your guide will know the most likely spots on the day.
- Watch the herds gather on the banks before they cross
- See crocodiles waiting in the water near the crossing points
- Take in the wider landscape of the northern Serengeti
Around the crossings
The crossings lie within Serengeti National Park, so your time there can be combined with game viewing across the wider park. Plan your route with a local operator, since the northern Serengeti is remote and access depends on the park's roads and seasons.