Adventure

8 DAYS MIGRATION TOUR TO MARA RIVER

The Mara River crossings, central Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Eyasi and Tarangire over eight days.

From $2,730 8 days Easy

Overview

Our longest migration itinerary. Two nights on the Mara River in the north, a night in central Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, a cultural day at Lake Eyasi and two days in Tarangire to finish.

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

    Lake Eyasi

    Morning drive to Lake Eyasi to visit the Bushmen tribes, the Datoga and Hadzabe, and learn their hunting culture. Overnight at the lodge.

  7. Day 7

    Tarangire

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

  8. Day 8

    Tarangire and departure

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

Trip highlights

  • A full day on the Mara River crossings
  • Central Serengeti tented camp
  • Ngorongoro Crater game drive
  • Lake Eyasi Bushmen visit and Tarangire finale

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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