Experience an extraordinary 8-day Tanzania safari that follows the dramatic Mara River crossing one of nature’s most breathtaking wildlife events. This itinerary is crafted for travelers seeking an immersive safari adventure across Tanzania’s northern circuit, combining diverse landscapes, exceptional wildlife encounters, and the unmatched spectacle of the Great Wildebeest Migration.
From Tarangire’s iconic baobab valleys and elephant herds to the endless plains of the Serengeti, your journey offers some of Africa’s best game-viewing opportunities. The highlight is the northern Serengeti, where millions of wildebeest gather at the Mara River, braving crocodile-infested waters during their annual migration. The adventure continues with a full-day exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater—one of the world’s most wildlife-rich natural wonders. With private guides, a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle, and seamless logistics throughout, this safari ensures an unforgettable and worry-free wilderness experience.
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Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure as you recover from your travels. Relax amid the beautiful surroundings and prepare for the exciting safari ahead. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its towering baobabs and large elephant populations. Begin your game drive along the Tarangire River valley where wildlife gathers throughout the year.
Spend the day exploring the park’s varied habitats in search of elephants, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, buffalo, and predators such as lions or leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. In the evening, proceed to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, drive through the scenic highlands and enter Serengeti National Park via the Naabi Hill Gate. Begin your game drive across the central Serengeti, known for its year-round wildlife, big cat population, and picturesque savannahs.
Enjoy lunch en route before continuing toward the Seronera Valley, where lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants are frequently seen. Arrive at your camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive as you journey north toward the Kogatende region, the heart of the Mara River migration. Along the way, enjoy wildlife sightings across the vast Serengeti plains before reaching the northern sector.
Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive around the Mara River, where huge herds of wildebeest gather before crossing. Dinner and overnight at your northern Serengeti camp.
Spend the full day in the northern Serengeti following the Great Migration. Your guide will position you along the Mara River to witness the dramatic river crossings, where thousands of wildebeest plunge into crocodile-filled waters—one of the most thrilling wildlife spectacles on earth.
Explore the surrounding plains where predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow closely behind the migrating herds. Enjoy a packed lunch in the bush before continuing your game drive. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or tented camp.
After breakfast, begin your journey south toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy en route game viewing across the Serengeti plains before exiting the park.
Arrive at the crater rim in the afternoon and settle into your lodge overlooking the spectacular caldera. Relax for the rest of the day, taking in the breathtaking views. Dinner and overnight on the crater rim or within the conservation area.
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to one of the world’s densest populations of large mammals. Spend the day exploring the crater floor in search of elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, lions, hyenas, and—if lucky—the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before continuing your game drive in the afternoon. Later, ascend the crater rim and continue to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed drive back to Arusha, passing through scenic landscapes, small farms, and local markets. Depending on your flight schedule, you may stop for souvenirs or enjoy lunch in town.
You will then be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport, marking the end of your 8-day Mara Migration safari.
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