7-Day Wildebeest Mara River Crossing Safari

Experience the Great Migration on a 7-day safari from Arusha. Witness the Mara River crossing, explore Tarangire National Park, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport – Transfer to Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your guide for a scenic drive to Arusha. Take time to relax and settle into your lodge as you prepare for the journey ahead.
Dinner & Overnight: Kibo Palace Hotel

Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Depart for Tarangire National Park, home to ancient baobabs and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, where you may spot lions, giraffes, wildebeests, and over 500 bird species. Enjoy a hot picnic lunch before continuing your exploration.
Dinner & Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Drive to Serengeti
Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater, in search of the Big Five and rare black rhinos. After a picnic lunch, continue your journey to the iconic Serengeti, enjoying wildlife sightings en route.
Dinner & Overnight: Baobab Serengeti Camp

Day 4: Central Serengeti Game Drive
Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti, famed for its big cats and abundant wildlife. Spot cheetahs, lions, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and more across the endless savannah.
Dinner & Overnight: Baobab Serengeti Camp

Day 5: Drive to Serengeti North – Mara River Game Drive
Journey north through Serengeti National Park on a game drive toward the Mara River. After a picnic lunch, explore the riverbanks where dramatic crossings take place during the migration season.
Dinner & Overnight: Baobab Mara Luxury Camp

Day 6: Full Day at Mara River – Great Migration Experience
Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Mara River with the chance to witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the crocodile-filled waters. This is the pinnacle of the Great Migration—an intense and thrilling natural spectacle.
Dinner & Overnight: Baobab Mara Luxury Camp

Day 7: Flight to Arusha – Departure
Enjoy a final game drive en route to Kogatende Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge before your transfer to the airport for your international flight.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.