5‑Day Great Mara River Crossing Migration Safaris
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Tanzania5‑Day Great Mara River Crossing Migration Safaris
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Itinerary Overview
Experience one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles the Great Migration at the Mara River combined with Tanzania’s most iconic parks: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.
This 5-day safari is designed to maximize wildlife viewing, especially the dramatic Mara River crossings in Northern Serengeti (best from July to early October). Travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional guide and stay in carefully selected midrange lodges and tented camps located inside or near the parks.
Day‑by‑Day Itinerary
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Morning pick-up from Arusha
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Full-day game drive in Tarangire
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Picnic lunch inside the park
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Evening transfer to lodge
Pick-up from your lodge in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park with lunch boxes.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and the Tarangire River that attracts wildlife year-round. Enjoy a full game drive with chances to see lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and possibly leopards resting in trees.
After the game drive, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination:Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Soft Drinks
Central Serengeti National Park
Breakfast at lodge
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Scenic drive to Serengeti
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Afternoon game drive
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Sunset return to camp
After breakfast, depart for Central Serengeti with en-route game viewing and lunch inside the park.
The Central Serengeti (Seronera area) is known for year-round wildlife and strong predator presence including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Large herds of wildebeest and zebra are commonly seen.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Camp
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Soft drinks
Northern Serengeti – Mara River (Great Migration)
Early breakfast
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Transfer to Northern Serengeti
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Mara River game drive
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Migration tracking experience
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Evening relaxation at camp
Early breakfast and drive to Northern Serengeti, focusing on the Mara River area.
Position near the river to witness the Great Migration crossings, where wildebeest and zebra attempt to cross crocodile-filled waters into Kenya’s Masai Mara. Your guide will search for the best vantage points depending on herd movement.
Best time: July – early October.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti
Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Soft Drinks
Northern Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Early morning game drive
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Scenic transfer to Ngorongoro
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Highlands landscape viewing
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Dinner and overnight at lodge
Enjoy a morning game drive in Northern Serengeti for additional wildlife sightings.
Later, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and arrive at your lodge located near the crater rim.
Main Destination:Northern Serengeti
Accommodation:Rhino Lodge
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Soft Drinks
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Crater descent game drive
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Picnic lunch inside crater
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Big Five viewing opportunity
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Afternoon return to Arusha
After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
The crater is home to approximately 30,000 animals including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino.
After lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha for drop-off.
Main Destination:Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:None (End of tour)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Soft Drinks
What’s Included
- Parking fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned
- All accommodations mentioned
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- Drinks
What’s Excluded
- Inland Airfare costs
- Personal expenses
- Meals not mentioned
- International flights
- Additional accommodation
- Gratuities for guides
- Personal items
- Govt. fees
- Tips
- Visa & insurance
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Cancellation Policy
- • 61 days+ prior to the start date: 0% of the total cost full refund
- • 31 – 60 days prior to the start date: 50% of the total cost
- • 21 – 30 days prior to the start date: 70% of the total cost
- • 8 – 20 days prior to the start date: 80% of the total cost
- • 1– 7 days prior to the start date: 100% of the total cost no refund
