The Great Migration Safari
5 days—The Great Migration Mara River Crossing at the Northern Serengeti
$2339-2440 USD
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Safari summary
Experience the thrill of the Great Migration in Northern Serengeti, perfectly crafted for wildlife lovers, photographers, and adventurers. Between July and October, witness over 1.5 million wildebeest, joined by zebras and gazelles, as they gather at the Mara River. Watch dramatic river crossings through crocodile-infested waters while lions, cheetahs, and hyenas await nearby—nature at its most powerful and unforgettable.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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| Parks | ||
| Accesibility |
This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.
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What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Internal flights
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
Your adventure begins with a pick-up at 7:30 AM from your lodge. After loading your lunch boxes, you'll embark on a beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its impressive elephant herds and diverse landscapes, including seasonal swamps and savanna. As you explore the park, you may witness lions stalking their prey or leopards lounging in the trees above. After an exhilarating day of game drives, you'll return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Marera Valley
Central Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
After breakfast, depart at 7:30 AM for Central Serengeti (approx. 3-hour drive) with wildlife sightings along the way. Enjoy a packed lunch in the park, then an afternoon game drive. Explore the Serengeti’s ecosystem, home to migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest, as well as resident predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, witnessing the circle of life in action.
Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti
Northern Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
Rise early and enjoy breakfast before departing at 6:30 AM for Northern Serengeti. Approaching the Mara River, your guide will find the best spot to witness the Great Migration, where wildebeest, zebra, and other animals cross the crocodile-filled river into Kenya’s Masai Mara. This incredible spectacle, occurring July to early October, offers an unforgettable glimpse of nature’s drama and wildlife in action.
Tanzania Bush Camps Migration Mobile Camp
Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater
Start your day with breakfast before departing at 6:00 AM for a thrilling game drive in Northern Serengeti, full of wildlife sightings. Around 12:30 PM, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a lunch stop en route (approx. 3 hours). Upon arrival, check in at your crater rim lodge to relax and prepare for the next day’s adventure.
Rhino Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast at 6:30 AM, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game drives amid stunning scenery. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts around 30,000 large mammals, including lions, elephants, buffalo, and the rare black rhino, plus diverse birds like flamingos and eagles. After a day of wildlife encounters, transfer back to Arusha around 4:00 PM, concluding your safari adventure.
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