7-Day Northern Serengeti Mara River Crossing Experience

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha Experience

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, our professional driver will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel, where your safari adventure begins. Before setting off into the wild, take time to explore the vibrant Arusha City, the safari capital of Tanzania, with its lively atmosphere and cultural richness. Enjoy a guided city tour, wander through the colorful Maasai Market, experience the charm of the local markets, and discover unique cultural sites that showcase the traditions and lifestyle of the region. This introduction not only offers you a taste of Tanzania’s culture but also prepares you for the incredible journey ahead. In the evening, you will attend a detailed safari briefing, giving you insights into the exciting days to come. Relax and enjoy your first night in comfort with full-board accommodation, ready to begin your unforgettable safari through Tanzania’s iconic parks.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Forest Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located near Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park

We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 7:30 am for a scenic three-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a full-day game drive, exploring the park’s diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s hidden gems and a must visit for safari lovers. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, often seen in the hundreds, as well as its ancient baobab trees that create a dramatic landscape unlike anywhere else in Africa. The Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline, draws vast numbers of animals during the dry season, offering incredible game-viewing opportunities. Beyond elephants, you can spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and an impressive variety of birdlife, making Tarangire a paradise for both wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, we journey through the lush highlands where the Iraqw people cultivate wheat, coffee, and corn, offering a glimpse into Tanzania’s rich agricultural traditions. The drive takes us into the world-renowned Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll stop at the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint to admire its vast beauty and capture unforgettable photos. Along the way, you will also have the chance to visit an authentic Maasai boma, experiencing the culture and traditions of one of Africa’s most iconic tribes. By midday, we arrive in the Central Serengeti for lunch, followed by an exciting, guided game drive across the endless plains in search of the Serengeti’s legendary big cats lions, leopards, and cheetahs. As the sun sets over the savannah, you’ll continue your evening game drive before heading to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Northern Serengeti for Follow The migration and Mara River Experience

After breakfast, your adventure continues with a scenic game drive from the Central Serengeti to the Northern Serengeti, a journey of around three hours filled with incredible wildlife sightings along the way. This region is world-famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, and here you will follow the herds as they move across the vast plains, often shadowed by predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Your guided game drive in the Northern Serengeti offers the chance to witness dramatic moments of survival and the raw beauty of nature, especially during the river crossings where wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters. As the day winds down, enjoy the golden light of the savannah during your evening drive before returning to your lodge or camp for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay, immersed in the heart of the wild.
Northern Serengeti is also prime territory for spotting big cats lions, leopards, and cheetahs taking advantage of the migration’s prey.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Olmorijo Camp (Kogatende)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Northern Serengeti To Central Serengeti

After an early morning breakfast, set out to follow the Great Wildebeest Migration across the Northern Serengeti, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy an exciting game drive in search of the Serengeti’s famous big cats lions, leopards, and cheetahs witnessing the drama of predator and prey unfold across the plains. In the afternoon, begin a scenic transfer back to Central Serengeti, stopping along the way for wildlife sightings and photography. The day concludes with a breathtaking sunset game drive in Central Serengeti, as the golden light casts a magical glow over the savannah, before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro crater Experience

After breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable safari adventure. Spend the day on a guided game drive across the crater floor, one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife arenas, where your guide will help you spot the Big Five lions, black rhinos, elephants, leopards, and buffalo along with spotted hyenas, zebras, and a rich variety of other wildlife. After several hours exploring this natural wonder, you will begin ascending the crater rim, enjoying panoramic views over the vast crater below. From there, you will transfer by road to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on a day filled with breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Forest Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located near Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Departure To Airport

Today marks the final day of your unforgettable safari experience with us. After breakfast. Later, you will drive to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure, taking with you lasting memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and warm hospitality.

Pick up and drop off service is complimentary in our client means no extra for this service.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.