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5 Day Mara River Crossings
Whether it’s your first African safari or a return to the wild, the Mara River Crossing is an essential, once-in-a-lifetime moment.
DAY 1: Tarangire National Park Game Drive
- Depart Arusha en route to Tarangire National Park, taking in the shifting scenery from urban landscapes to open plains
- Pass through traditional Maasai villages along the way & Spot the iconic Baobab trees as you approach the park entrance.
- Game drive along the Tarangire River, observing various wildlife.
- “Bush Lunch” in the open air.
- Spend the afternoon exploring the park, before heading to your lodge in the evening for rest and relaxation under the African sky.
Accommodation:
- Tembo (Standard) – Ngare Lodge
- Chui (Executive)- Tarangire Ndovu Tented Camp
- Simba (Premium) – Ole Serai Kuro Tree Tops
DAY 2: Serengeti & Mara River
- After a hearty breakfast, depart from Ngare lodge and begin your journey north through the Serengeti.
- Enjoy a full-day game drive, following the migration’s route.
- Travel through the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley.
- Stop midday for a scenic bush picnic lunch beneath acacia trees, surrounded by open wilderness.
- Continue toward the Northern Serengeti, where the landscape becomes hillier and more dramatic.
- By late afternoon, arrive at the Mara River, famous for its crocodile-infested crossings
- In the evening, continue your journey with a transfer to camp.
Accommodation:
- Tembo (Standard) – Canopy Wilderness Camp
- Chui (Executive) – Dove Serengeti
- Simba (Premium) –Serengeti Luxury Retreat
DAY 3: Into the Untamed North – Tracking the Great Migration
- Start your day with a sunrise breakfast at the lodge, surrounded by views of the Serengeti plains.
- Embark on a full-day game drive along the Mara River, a key migration route between July -October.
- Spot an array of wildlife.
- Explore the wooded savannahs, grassy plains, and hidden watering holes of the Northern Serengeti.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch under a shaded acacia, with panoramic views and roaming wildlife nearby
- Return to camp in the late afternoon, soaking in golden hour.
- Unwind with a refreshing drink and recount the day’s sightings by the fire or over dinner at your lodge.
Accommodation:
- Tembo (Standard) – Canopy Wilderness Camp
- Chui (Executive) – Dove Serengeti
- Simba (Premium) –Serengeti Luxury Retreat
DAY 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro
- Morning game drive in Serengeti as you exit the park, spotting wildlife along the way.
- Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a stop for an optional picnic lunch.
- Photo stop at the crater rim for breathtaking views before descending towards Karatu.
- Arrival at Marera Valley Lodge, check-in, relax, and enjoy dinner in the highland setting.
Accommodation:
- Tembo (Standard) – Kankari Lodge
- Chui (Executive) – Simba Wilderness & Hospitality
- Simba (Premium) – Acacia Farm Lodge
DAY 5: Explore Ngorongoro Crater
- Breakfast at the hotel & checkout
- Morning drive to the Ngorongoro Crater
- Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its rich biodiversity within a collapsed volcanic caldera.
- Descend into the crater for a game drive.
- Pause for a picnic lunch on the crater floor, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
- In the evening, continue your journey with a transfer to the lodge.
Accommodation:
- Tembo (Standard) – Kankari Lodge
- Chui (Executive) – Simba Wilderness & Hospitality
- Simba (Premium) – Acacia Farm Lodge
DAY 6: Departure Day
- As the sun rises over the highlands, you’ll enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing.
- With hearts full and cameras brimming with memories, you bid farewell to Tanzania’s wild north — the rolling plains of the Serengeti and the majestic Ngorongoro Crater.
Witnessing the Great Migration in all its thundering glory, from wildebeest herds stretching to the horizon to predators on the prowl, this has been more than a journey — it has been a once- in-a-lifetime adventure etched forever in your soul.
Starting rate: USD $ 1,914 per person
Please note that the cost per person is based on standard accommodation for 6pax. Rates may vary depending on group size, travel days, and accommodation preference. It’s also VAT Exclusive.