5 DAYS TOUR TO SEE THE MARA CROSSING, Big Chance Adventures Tanzania

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5 DAYS TOUR TO SEE THE MARA CROSSING

Fly north to Kogatende for the Mara River crossings, then work south through the Serengeti to the crater.

From $1,770 5 days Easy

Overview

Built around the river crossings in the north of the Serengeti. A flight to Kogatende puts you in migration country on day two, then you track south to central Serengeti and finish in the Ngorongoro Crater and at Lake Eyasi.

Itinerary & highlights

  1. Day 1

    Arrival and Arusha National Park

    Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and drive to Arusha National Park for a game drive until evening. Overnight at a hotel.

  2. Day 2

    Fly to Kogatende

    Transfer to Arusha Airport for a flight to Kogatende and safari in the North Serengeti on arrival. Overnight at a migration camp.

  3. Day 3

    South to central Serengeti

    Game drive towards central Serengeti with an afternoon game drive. Overnight at a Serengeti tented camp.

  4. Day 4

    Ngorongoro Crater

    Drive to Ngorongoro via a Maasai village and game drive in the crater until evening. Overnight at a lodge.

  5. Day 5

    Lake Eyasi and departure

    Morning drive to Lake Eyasi to visit the Bushmen tribes, the Datoga and Hadzabe, then transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.

Trip highlights

  • Flight to Kogatende in the northern Serengeti
  • Migration camp in the heart of crossing country
  • Central Serengeti game drives
  • Ngorongoro Crater and a Bushmen visit at Lake Eyasi

Add-ons available

Optional extras you can add to this trip.

  • Half Day Arusha National Park Game Drive

    A half day exploring Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater and the forest, then back to Arusha.

    From $180per person
  • Walking Safari, National Park

    One to two hours on foot with an armed ranger, tracking wildlife at ground level.

    From $55per person
  • Night Game Drive, Tarangire or Lake Manyara

    An after dark game drive with a ranger and spotlight, looking for nocturnal hunters and smaller night species.

    Estimated price, confirmed on quote.

    From $75per person
  • Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk

    A scenic hiking experience along the highlands surrounding Ngorongoro Crater with an armed ranger.

    From $30per person
  • Maasai Village Visit

    An opportunity to learn about Maasai culture, traditions and daily life in the communities around the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

    From $50per vehicle

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