5-Day Great Mara River Crossing Safari

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

Arusha - Lake Manyara NP

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but incredibly diverse paradise. The park is famous for its lush forests, groundwater springs, and the shimmering soda lake that stretches along the Great Rift Valley floor. Enjoy a game drive through dense woodlands where baboons and blue monkeys play among the trees, and elephants wander peacefully. The open plains and lake shores reveal flocks of flamingos, pelicans, and storks painting the landscape in vibrant colors. If you’re lucky, you may spot the park’s unique tree-climbing lions, resting high on acacia branches. Enjoy your lunch at a scenic picnic site overlooking the lake. Continue your afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the tranquil sounds of nature.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara to Serengeti NP

After breakfast, journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands with breathtaking views of the crater below. The road gradually opens up to the endless plains of the Serengeti, were wildlife roams freely across golden grasslands. Enjoy your lunch en route and arrive in time for an afternoon game drive. Depending on the season, travel north toward the Mara River area, where you’ll witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration crossing thousands of wildebeests and zebras braving the crocodile-filled waters in their timeless struggle for survival. Predators wait patiently nearby, creating one of nature’s most thrilling spectacles. As the day ends, enjoy the serenity of the savannah and a glowing sunset before heading to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

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:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive in Serengeti NP

Rise early for a full-day exploration of the Serengeti, home to the planet’s greatest concentration of wildlife. Begin your game drive at dawn to catch predators on the move lions, leopards, and cheetahs in their natural element. Head north to the Mara River, where the dramatic wildebeest crossing unfolds. The thunder of hooves, the splash of water, and the call of predators create a heart-pounding moment few ever forget. Enjoy your picnic lunch by the river while observing hippos and crocodiles basking nearby. Continue exploring the plains for sightings of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and countless bird species. As the sun sets, the Serengeti glows in golden hues, offering unforgettable photographic moments. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight under the vast, starlit sky.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti as the early light brings the landscape to life. Watch herds of wildebeests and zebras moving gracefully across the plains, while lions rest in the warm morning sun. Later, begin your scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, passing through the Serengeti’s rolling hills and Maasai villages along the way. Stop for your lunch box en route and enjoy panoramic views as you climb to higher altitudes. The air cools and the scenery shift to lush green hills and farmlands. Arrive at your lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands by late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay. The highlands offer a peaceful retreat with cool breezes and stunning views of the surrounding landscapes a perfect contrast to the wild plains of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Crater - Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a haven for wildlife, offering one of the highest concentrations of animals in Africa. Spot lions, elephants, hippos, zebras, buffaloes, and perhaps the rare black rhino in this natural amphitheater. The crater’s lake glimmers with flamingos, and the surrounding grasslands teem with life. Enjoy your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, listening to the gentle grunts and birdsong. After lunch, continue your game drive before ascending the crater rim and beginning your drive back to Arusha, passing scenic highlands and traditional villages with memories of the Great Migration and Africa’s breathtaking wilderness forever etched in your heart.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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