Great Migration Safari

5-Day Following the Great Migration Mara River & Ngorongoro

$2734-4958 USD

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Safari summary

This 5-day safari explores Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife regions, beginning with a full game drive in the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, home to dense populations of the Big Five. The journey continues north to the remote Northern Serengeti, perfectly timed to follow the Great Migration around the Mara River. Enjoy three immersive days of wildlife viewing amid vast savannahs, rivers, and predator-rich plains, before concluding with a scenic flight to Arusha.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti

Fine details

Safari highlights

Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Depart Arusha early and drive through scenic highlands to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600m into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and rare black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch amid lakes with flamingos before ascending to the rim for breathtaking views.

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp.

Ngorongoro to Northern Serengeti

Serengeti

After breakfast, travel north across the Ngorongoro Highlands into the Serengeti. The landscape opens into vast plains with kopjes, acacia trees, and rivers. Enjoy en-route game viewing with giraffes, elephants, and zebras. Near Northern Serengeti, the scenery turns wilder with savannah and Mara River views, famous for wildebeest migration in July.

Mara Kenzan Tented Camp

Northern Serengeti-Great Migration

Serengeti

Spend the day exploring Northern Serengeti, tracking the Great Migration. Vast herds of wildebeest and zebra attract predators like lions and cheetahs. At the Mara River, witness dramatic crossings and crocodile-filled waters. Enjoy game drives across plains and riverine forests, with a picnic lunch in the wild. Dinner and overnight at Mara Kenzan Tented Camp

Mara Kenzan Tented Camp

Northern Serengeti (Full Day)

Serengeti

Enjoy another full day in Northern Serengeti exploring diverse wildlife areas. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal active predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Experience true wilderness with fewer vehicles and vast views toward the Kenyan border. Spot elephants, birdlife, and possible predator-prey action. Dinner and overnight at Mara Kenzan Tented Camp.

Mara Kenzan Tented Camp

Northern Serengeti-Flight to Arusha

After breakfast, enjoy a final short game drive in the Serengeti, soaking in the last breathtaking views of its endless plains and rich wildlife. Thereafter, transfer to Kogatende Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha Airport, followed by a transfer to Arusha Town. This smooth and well-coordinated journey brings your safari to a close, leaving you with lasting memories of East Africa’s most iconic landscapes and diverse ecosystems.

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