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7 DAYS MIGRATION TOUR TO MARA RIVER

A full day at the Mara River crossings in the north, then central Serengeti, the crater and Tarangire.

From $2,520 7 days Easy

Overview

Our most focused river crossing itinerary. You fly to Kogatende for two nights of migration game drives on the Mara River, then work south through the Serengeti to Ngorongoro and Tarangire.

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

    Mara River

    Full day game drive in the North Serengeti following the wildebeest migration at the Mara River. Overnight at the migration camp.

  4. Day 4

    South to central Serengeti

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

  5. Day 5

    Ngorongoro Crater

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

  6. Day 6

    Tarangire

    Drive to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive and game viewing until evening. Overnight at a Tarangire lodge.

  7. Day 7

    Tarangire and departure

    Morning in Tarangire, then transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.

Trip highlights

  • Two nights at a northern migration camp
  • A full day on the Mara River crossings
  • Central Serengeti game drives
  • Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire to finish

Add-ons available

Optional extras you can add to this trip. Prices are per person.

  • Full Day Arusha National Park Game Drive

    A full day exploring Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater and the forest, accommodation not included.

    From $200
  • Half Day Arusha National Park

    A shorter morning or afternoon game drive in the park closest to town.

    From $180
  • Walking Safari, Arusha National Park

    Two hours on foot with an armed ranger, tracking wildlife at ground level.

    From $55
  • Horseback Riding at Kili Golf Kaskaz

    Two hours in the saddle on the plains below Kilimanjaro and Meru.

    From $150

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