8-Day Great Migration Safari Crossing Mara River

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

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport/Arusha Airport, Then Transfer to Arusha City

Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha City: 50 Minutes

Program of the Day: Upon arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport), you will be met with our driver guide. They will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha for an overnight stay waiting for your adventures to start on the following day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha City to Tarangire National Park

Transfer Arusha - Tarangire National Park: 2 Hours

Program of the Day: After breakfast our tour guide driver will Pick-up you from the lodge and start a wonderful game drive in Tarangire National Park while carrying lunch boxes.

Tarangire National Park is well known for its large elephant herds, and icon giant baobab Trees consisting of a diversity of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savanna with the Tarangire River wending its way through the parklands which is the only source of water for wild animals here during the dry season. It is possible that we will have the experience of seeing a lion stalking his prey or leopards watching whilst relaxing in the trees above.

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:

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

Drive from Karatu to Central Serengeti National park

Drive Karatu - central Serengeti National park: 2.3 Hours

Program of the Day: After breakfast, you depart for Central Serengeti National Park for an amazing and beautiful game drive and enjoy lunch at a suitable place inside the park. We will continue the game drive activity in the afternoon before reaching the lodge.

Serengeti National Park is famous for its massive migrating herds of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeest. But be prepared to also spot resident predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions as they play their part in the circle of life.

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:

Mbuni Serengeti Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti National Park to Northern Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park to Northern Serengeti National Park: 1.5 Hour

Program of the day: Start your day early with a hearty breakfast, then we'll head to Northern Serengeti with a picnic lunch by the Mara River, where the Great Migration is taking place. Our expert safari guide will find the perfect spot for you to witness this amazing event.

Northern Serengeti is one of the most spectacular and remote regions of the Serengeti ecosystem, renowned for its untouched wilderness and dramatic wildlife encounters. This area is especially famous for the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River between July and October, often facing large Nile crocodiles. With fewer safari vehicles, vast open plains, rolling hills, and permanent water sources, Northern Serengeti offers exceptional game viewing, rich predator activity, and a truly authentic safari experience in a peaceful, unspoiled setting.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Kogatende

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Northern Serengeti National park to Central Serengeti National Park

Transfer from North Serengeti to Central Serengeti: 1.5 Hour

Program of the Day: Start your day early with breakfast, then head out for a game drive in Northern Serengeti with a picnic lunch, focusing on the Great Migration. Later, we'll drive back to Central Serengeti for an overnight stay.

Serengeti National Park is well known for its great Migration. The Great Migration is the largest herd movement of wildebeests, Zebra and other animals crossing Mara River to Masai Mara in Kenya. Migration crosses Mara River that is full of Crocodiles. The best time to visit if from July to early October every year.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Mbuni Serengeti Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater: 1.4 Hour

Program of the Day: After breakfast we’ll make our way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in hand for another magical game drive inside the Ngorongoro crater while carrying picnic lunch box. Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you to the lodge for your dinner and overnight stays.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Africa's natural wonders. It features the largest, unbroken caldera in the world, home to around 30,000 large animals all year, including buffalo, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos. Inside the crater, you'll have an amazing opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes, spot the Big Five, and see bird species like flamingos in the crater lakes. Get ready to see a wide variety of wildlife in just minutes!

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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha City

Karatu to Lake Manyara National Park: 20 Minutes

Program of the day: After breakfast, depart to Lake Manyara National Park for game drives while carrying lunch boxes. After an extensive game drives and enjoy the beautiful nature of the park, we will transfer you to the lodge or Hotel in Arusha for relaxation, dinner and your overnight stay.

Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, which hide among the branches of the trees, and the numerous colonies of baboons that populate the forest and which will accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha City to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport

Arusha City to Kilimanjaro International Airport: 50 Minutes/ Arusha City to Arusha Airport: 25 Minutes

Program of the Day: After breakfast, enjoy some time to relax at the lodge. If time permits, you may take a short shopping trip to Arusha before being transferred to either Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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