8-Day Great Migration Tour – Mara River Crossing

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha International Airport, our guide will be there to welcome you and escort you to your hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay. If you wish, you can enjoy a complimentary guided tour of Arusha city to get a glimpse of local life and culture. Take this time to relax and recharge for the exciting safari adventure that begins the following day.

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to the beautiful Tarangire National Park, known for its iconic baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes, where you may encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a wide variety of bird species. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot within the park. In the late afternoon, head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: All Meals Included

After an early breakfast, depart for the iconic Serengeti National Park, traveling through the breathtaking landscapes of the Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy a game drive along the way as you journey into the vast open plains of the Serengeti, renowned for its rich and diverse wildlife. Keep your eyes open for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and various antelope species. Arrive at your lodge in the heart of the park in the afternoon, where you can unwind and enjoy a peaceful evening before dinner.

Accommodation: Sound of Nature Camp

Meal Plan :All Meals Included

After an early breakfast, head north to the remote reaches of the Serengeti, near the Mara River, in search of the awe-inspiring Great Migration. Your experienced guide will navigate to the best vantage points for viewing the dramatic river crossings, where thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and other grazing animals brave crocodile-infested waters on their journey to Kenya’s Masai Mara.

This natural spectacle one of the most remarkable wildlife events on the planet typically occurs between July and early October.

Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp

Meal Plan :All Meals Included

After breakfast, begin your journey back toward the central Serengeti, enjoying a game drive en route. As you travel through the changing landscapes, keep an eye out for predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of herbivores grazing the plains. Arrive in the central region by afternoon and settle into your camp for a relaxing evening surrounded by nature.

Accommodation: Sound of Nature Camp

Meal Plan : All Meals Included

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard as well as hippos, flamingos, and other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the crater. In the afternoon, begin your drive back to Arusha, arriving in the evening for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

Accommodation:Arusha Planet Lodge

Meal Plan : All Meals Included

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at your lodge, reflecting on the incredible experiences of your safari. At the appropriate time, your driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport for your outbound flight. Depending on your schedule, you may have time to rest or enjoy the peaceful surroundings before departure. We thank you for choosing us and wish you a safe and pleasant journey home, filled with lasting memories of Tanzania.