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7 Days North Serengeti -Great Migration Mara River Crossing Safari

Duration: 7 Days

Tour Highlights:

Day 1: Arrival at the airport
Day 2: Serengeti national park
Day 3: Central Serengeti to North Serengeti- Kogatende
Day 4: North Serengeti to Central Serengeti
Day 5: Central Serengeti to Karatu
Day 6: Ngorongoro crater
Day 7: Airport transfer

Best Time  To Visit: Middle of July to October

Overview

In this 7 Day North Serengeti – Mara River Great Migration Safari we’ll cover the 2 most popular destinations in Tanzania – Central Serengeti (2 nights), North Serengeti ( 1night ), Ngorongoro Crater (1 night) and Arusha ( 1 night ). Tour starts and ends at Arusha. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
According to the last few years pattern, the possibility of sighting the migration is in the northern region. Hence, this tour is recommended for the tour date between middle of July to October only. You will be in Comfort private safari vehicle and sleep at mid range lodges and tented camps.

7 DAY NORTH SERENGETI - MARA RIVER GREAT MIGRATION SAFARI

7 Days North Serengeti - Mara River Great Migration Safari Full Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT

After arrival at the airport either (Kilimanjaro Airport JRO / Arusha Airport ARK ), your private driver guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation for dinner and overnight awaiting for your safari departure on the next day.

Accommodation : Arusha Planet Lodge
Meal Plan : Bed & Breakfast

 

 

DAY 2 : ARUSHA TO CENTRAL SERENGETI

Your safari will begin by 8AM in the morning with a pick up from your hotel at Arusha. With everyone aboard, you will head towards Serengeti National Park. The 240 Km drive will be covered in about 6hrs. The Serengeti, means endless plains in the local African language and watching the grassland stretch out as far as the eye can see and eventually merging with the sky at the horizon is an absolutely breathtaking view. With an overall land area of 14,763 Sq Kms, It puts our notion about distance to shame. The Serengeti also houses the glorious “Big 5” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard). Along with the “Big 5”, a very pleasant sighting would be one of Africa’s most beautiful animals – The Impala. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti – known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. In seronera, one must really look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this region. You must also look out for the Serengeti “Kopjes” which are massive boulders of granite standing in a sea of grass. They provide ample shelter to a large variety of flora and fauna. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

Accommodation : Embalakai Authentic Tented Camp
Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

 

DAY 3 : CENTRAL SERENGETI TO NORTH SERENGETI

You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and depart to North Serengeti with packed lunch. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today and move towards the northern part of the park.The enroute game drive towards the Kogatende region will offer mild action from resident games. As you approach the northern part of the Serengeti, you will notice the terrain change from the usual plain grassland to a more hilly and broken terrain. The northern region offers a variety of resident game such as zebras, topi, gazelle, buffaloes, leopards and lions.A picnic lunch will be done during the day long drive itself. Based on the time of your arrival you will be able to spend a few hours by the Mara river. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

Accommodation : Mara Heritage Tented
Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

 

DAY 4 : NORTH SERENGETI ( KOGATENDE ) TO CENTRAL SERENGETI

You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart to Central Serengeti with packed lunch. The four hour drive to the centre will offer mild enroute game.The drive south from the Mara river valley takes you through hill country, the Lobo area, woodlands and then back into Seronera terrain.The central portion of the Serengeti – known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengetis’ species. As you make your way into the Seronera region, you will begin to notice the hilly and broken terrain altering into plain grasslands. In Seronera one must really look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this region.The interactions and survival of these lion prides provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

Accommodation : Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

 

DAY 5 : CENTRAL SERENGETI TO KARATU

After early the morning breakfast today you will wake up early the morning game drive to spot the animals when they are more active and also to have a fantastic sunrise in front of you. The sunrise in the african savannah is one of the most beautiful experiences once you can have. In afternoon we will take a break to have a lunch in Serengeti national park. After lunch we will continue with game on route heading to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation : Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

 

DAY 6 : NGORONGORO CRATER TO ARUSHA

On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descent at around 6:30 AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location in Arusha – in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.

Accommodation : Arusha Planet Lodge
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Lunch

 

 

DAY 7 : AIRPORT TRANSFER

After a remarkable journey through the captivating landscapes and abundant wildlife of Tanzania, it is time to bid farewell. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your accommodation before being transferred to the airport, where you will embark on your onward journey with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Note: This 7-day wildebeest migration safari itinerary is flexible and can be customized according to your preferences and interests.

 

 

TOUR COST

•2 PERSON = $ 2280 Per Person
• 3/4 PERSON = $ 2080 Per Person
• 5/6 PERSON = $ 1880 Per Person

 

What’s Included

  • Airport transfers (Roundtrip) For Arrival and Departure
  • Accommodation in Arusha for two nights in Bed and Breakfast
  • Pick up from the Lodge Arusha gets ready for safari and drop off after safari
  • Private vehicle 4×4 Safari Landcruiser transport
  • Professional Safari Guide
  • Accommodation in Semi-Luxury Lodge & Tented Camp
  • All meals according to the itinerary
  • Mineral water, Juice, Soda, Beer & Wine Provided in the Car
  • All activities mentioned
  •  All park entry fees
  • Concession Fees
  • First Aid Kit Box
  •  Flying Doctors Air Ambulance Rescue (AMREF)

 

What’s Excluded

  • International Flights
  • Visa Fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money
    And activities that not mentioned in the quote

Travel Tips

  • Bring Binoculars for better sighting
  • Bring appropriate clothes for Safari including, Safari Pants & Tshirts (Long and Short), Long sleeve shirts, Hats, Appropriate shoes for safari include full closed & Sandals, Sunglasses, Sun cream, Medicine and 
  • Don’t forget/bring Cameras to take pictures for memories
  • It is recommended to bring mosquito spray with high mint
  • A warm sweater and Jacket as the night can be chilly at high altitudes (Up to 5 C)
  • Blue and Black colors to avoid while in the park as they attract Tsetse liis
  • Being on a long Safari ups your chances of seeing the Big five
  • Visas are required when traveling to Tanzania, Foreigners may apply for a visa online in advance of travel
  • A passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond visa insurance and/or date of entry
  • Yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers arriving from or having transited through countries where yellow fever is endemic

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