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7-Day Mara River Crossing
Safari

7-Day Mara River Crossing

Tanzania · East Africa 7 days · 6 nights

This 7-day journey takes you from the iconic river crossings in Northern Serengeti to the abundant wildlife of Central Serengeti, the volcanic Ngorongoro Crater, and the baobab-dotted landscapes of Tarangire.

Day by day
1

Arusha

Kilimanjaro Airport

Arrive at JRO and after completing all the airport formalities, meet your driver guide at the waiting lobby. After checking that you have all your belongings, he will drive you to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will have an afternoon to relax around the lodge, your consultant will meet you here for safari briefing, to review your daily program in detail and go over vehicle & park safety procedures. Enjoy the quiet dinner at your hotel ready for the safari! Stay: Tumbili Lodge · Meals: Half Board · Transport: Private Transfer · Pickup: 20:00

2

Northern Serengeti

Tumbili Lodge

Transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Kogatende airstrip in Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, meet your driver-guide and begin your first game drive. On this day you will start your game by tracking herds along the banks of the Mara River, this activity offers a prime opportunity to witness the Great Migration's dramatic river crossings and Nile crocodile activity. Later in the evening drive to your Camp for overnight! Stay: Nyikani Migration Camp · Meals: Full Board · Transport: Scheduled Flight · Pickup: 07:00 · Flight to Serengeti, 4WD on Safari

3

Northern Serengeti

Nyikani Camp

It’s another full day on this area; your guide through his extensive knowledge will guide you to explore a rich triangle of savannah around Mara River and the Kenyan border. Early morning light offers excellent photography conditions as the big Cats patrol the riverine thickets. Spend the afternoon monitoring secondary crossing points or tracking large grazing herds spread across the open grassland of the Lamai area. Having a full day in the area ensures that you enjoy the game drive and experience the opportunities of crossing dynamics and predator’s encounters. Enjoy your humper or packed lunch overlooking the river. Stay: Nyikani Migration Camp · Meals: Full Board · Transport: 4WD Safari Vehicle · Pickup: 08:00

4

Central Serengeti

Nyikani Camp

Begin with an early morning game drive through the Northern Serengeti, catching active wildlife before the heat of the day. Journey south into the heart of the Central Serengeti (Seronera), where diverse landscapes host an extraordinary density of wildlife. Spend the day tracking resident lion prides, leopards, and cheetahs as you explore the valley, arriving at camp in time to relax before sunset. Stay: Moyo Tented Camp · Meals: Full Board · Transport: 4WD Safari Vehicle · Pickup: 08:00

5

Ngorongoro Crater

Moyo Tented Camp

Depart the Serengeti after breakfast and journey toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 2,000 feet into the ancient volcanic caldera for an extraordinary game drive across the crater floor. Experience an unparalleled concentration of wildlife—from huge elephant tuskers and black rhinos to resident lion prides around Lake Magadi. In the late afternoon, ascend the lush crater walls and drive to Karatu to relax for the evening Stay: Rhotia Hills Cottages · Meals: Full Board · Transport: 4WD Safari Vehicle · Pickup: 08:00

6

Tarangire National Park

Rhotia Hills Lodge

Journey to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its dramatic landscapes dotted with iconic, ancient baobab trees and giant elephant herds. Spend the day traversing the park’s scenic river courses and open grasslands, tracking elephant families as they gather along the Tarangire River alongside giraffes, zebras, and resident predators. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the park before completing your afternoon game drive. From here you drive to your lodge for an overnight. Stay: Nyikani Tarangire · Meals: Full Board · Transport: 4WD Safari Vehicle · Pickup: 08:00

7

Arusha

Nyikani Camp

Enjoy relaxed breakfast and your final morning taking in the vibrant landscapes of Northern Tanzania. Depart the Tarangire area and enjoy a scenic drive back through the Great Rift Valley countryside toward Arusha. Pause for lunch or souvenir shopping before continuing to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to board your evening departure flight home. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Transport: 4WD Safari Vehicle · Pickup: 08:00

Starting from
$ 3,370.00
per person
Travellers
2
$ 3,370.00 × 2 travellers$ 6,740.00
Estimated Total$ 6,740.00

taxes & fees included

Trip facts
  • Duration7 days / 6 nights
  • CategorySafari
  • DestinationTanzania · East Africa
  • Price from$ 3,370.00 per person

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