5-Day Mara River Great Migration Tour

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You will be picked up from your stay in Arusha or from Airport and start a scenic journey to Tarangire National Park, with packed lunch boxes provided by us.

Tarangire is renowned for its large herds of elephants and its diverse landscapes, ranging from seasonal swamps to vast savannah, with the Tarangire River flowing through the park. There’s a good chance you’ll witness the thrill of a lion stalking its prey or see leopards lounging in the trees above. After an exciting game drive, you’ll head to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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 in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Central Serengeti National Park to begin your exciting wildlife safari. A delicious lunch will be served at a scenic spot within the park. In the afternoon, you will continue your game drive, exploring the park’s incredible wildlife before heading to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

The Serengeti is famous for its magnificent migration of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeest. You’ll also have the opportunity to witness resident predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions, all playing their vital roles in the circle of life. Get ready for an unforgettable wildlife experience!

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:

Serengeti Classic View Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti National Park for Migration

Today, you'll wake up early and enjoy a hearty breakfast before you head to the Northern Serengeti, near the Mara River, where the Great Migration is taking place. Our expert safari guide will find the perfect vantage point for you to witness this extraordinary spectacle.

The Great Migration is the largest mass movement of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals as they cross the Mara River into the Masai Mara in Kenya. The river is teeming with crocodiles, adding to the thrill of the crossing. The best time to witness this incredible event is from July to early October each year.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Sero Tented Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Northern Serengeti National Park to Karatu

You'll wake up early and enjoy breakfast then continuing with a game drive in Northern Serengeti, with a special focus on the Great Migration. Later, you will depart to Karatu for overnight at the accommodation located near Ngorongoro. This gives you a chance to descend inside the Crater the next day in the early morning and see many animals when they are still more active.

The Great Migration is the largest movement of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals as they cross the Mara River into the Masai Mara in Kenya. The river, filled with crocodiles, makes the crossing even more dramatic. The best time to witness this incredible event is from July to early October each year.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. Once the game drive is complete, we will transfer you back to Arusha town at Clocktower, where our service ends.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera in the world and one of Africa’s natural wonders. It is home to approximately 30,000 large mammals, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as a wide variety of bird species, such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Be prepared for an incredible wildlife experience, where you’ll have the opportunity to see many animals in a short amount of time.

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:

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.