8-Day Magic Great Migration at Mara River Crossing Safari

Day 1: Arrival - Arusha Planet Lodge, Arusha | Stay: Arusha Planet Lodge (mid-range)

After arrival our transfer guide will meet and welcome you, then pick you up at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha for relaxation and overnight. If time allows, your guide can show you around Arusha town on the way, at no extra cost.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park - Marera Valley Lodge | Stay: Marera Valley Lodge

We begin this day with an early pick-up from your lodge and enjoy a scenic drive toward Tarangire National Park while carrying packed lunch boxes, we'll dive straight into the adventure with exciting game drives through stunning landscapes filled with wildlife and iconic baobab trees. Later in the afternoon, we transfer to Karatu for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Central Serengeti - Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp | Stay: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp

After breakfast, we depart from Karatu to Central Serengeti Park, watching the landscapes open up as we approach one of Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations. Once inside the park, we begin our game drive with great opportunities to spot animals along the way. We will enjoy our packed Lunch at a beautiful place inside the park, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. In the afternoon, we continue with more exciting wildlife viewing before reaching the camp for a relaxing evening in the heart of the savannah.

Day 4: Northern Serengeti - Mara Heritage Camp | Stay: Mara Heritage Camp (mid-range)

After breakfast, we begin our journey from Central Serengeti toward the Northern Serengeti, driving through untouched wilderness and enjoying wildlife sightings along the way. As we approach the Mara River area in the afternoon, the landscape opens up to one of nature's greatest spectacles: the Great Migration. Our safari guide will take us to the best viewing spots, giving the perfect opportunity to witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras as they gather near the river for this unforgettable experience.

Day 5: Central Serengeti - Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp

After an early breakfast, continue game drives in Northern Serengeti following the Great Migration. Later we drive back to Central Serengeti where we stop for overnight.

Day 6: Central Serengeti - Karatu: Marera Valley Lodge | Stay: Marera Valley Lodge

Today wake up early and enjoy early game drives in Central Serengeti Park, then in the afternoon drive to Karatu for overnight at the accommodation located near Ngorongoro. This gives you a chance to depart and descend inside the Crater early the next morning and see many animals when they are still more active.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha Planet Lodge, Arusha | Stay: Arusha Planet Lodge

After breakfast, you'll descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a final, unforgettable game drive. Explore this natural wonder, often called Africa's Garden of Eden, as you encounter a breathtaking variety of wildlife in one of the most scenic settings on earth. After your adventure, we'll drive back to Arusha for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Departure - End of Itinerary

After breakfast, relax at the lodge and, if time allows, take a short tour in Arusha city with our local guide for shopping, you will have a good time to explore the local markets, souvenir shops, cultural sites within the city and if possible, have lunch at a local restaurant to taste Tanzanian food.