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8 Day Great Migration Safari and Mara River Crossing

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8‑Day Great Migration Safari and Mara River Crossing

Tour Highlights
  • Start Arusha
  • End Arusha
  • Main Country Tanzania
  • Transportation Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Main Focus Great Migration Safari
  • Safari Type Private Tour
  • Special Food Vegetarian, Vegan, Fruitarian, Diabetic-Friendly, Dairy-Free

Itinerary Overview

This 8-day Great Migration Safari & Mara River Crossing is a carefully crafted journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, designed to showcase the drama, scale, and beauty of the African safari at its very best.

From the elephant-dotted landscapes of Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti, this safari follows the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration, culminating at the Mara River in Northern Serengeti, where heart-stopping river crossings take place between July and October.

The adventure continues with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater,before concluding at Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and lush groundwate

Itinerary Description


Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Kilimanjaro International Airport / Arusha Airport – Arusha City

Destination: Arusha
Activities:

• Airport meet & greet
• Private transfer to hotel
• Safari briefing and relaxation

Experience:

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide or a JustGoSafaris representative.

Transfer to your hotel in Arusha City, where you can relax after your journey and prepare for the safari adventure ahead.

Accommodation: goldcresthotel
Alternative: None
Meals: lunch, dinner
Drinks: water, soda, beer
Day 1 image

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Destination: Tarangire National Park
Activities:

• Full game drive in Tarangire National Park
• Wildlife photography
• Scenic savannah exploration

Experience:

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, carrying a picnic lunch.

Enjoy a full game drive through Tarangire’s vast landscapes, renowned for large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. The Tarangire River attracts animals year-round, offering excellent chances to see lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and abundant birdlife.

In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: eternalafricasafari
Alternative: None/On request
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water, soda, beer
Day 2 image

Day 3: Karatu – Central Serengeti National Park

Destination: Serengeti National Park - Central
Activities:

• Scenic drive into Serengeti
• Afternoon game drive
• Predator tracking in Seronera

Experience:

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward Central Serengeti (Seronera Area), enjoying changing landscapes along the way.

Arrive in Serengeti National Park for an afternoon game drive, stopping for lunch inside the park. The Central Serengeti is rich in resident wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of plains game.

Continue game viewing before heading to camp for dinner and overnight.

Alternative: None
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water, soda, beer
Day 3 image

Day 4: Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti (Mara River)

Destination: Serengeti National Park - North
Activities:

• Migration-focused game drive
• Mara River viewing
• Wildlife photography

Experience:

Depart early after breakfast and drive north toward the Northern Serengeti, carrying a picnic lunch.

Arrive at the Mara River, the stage for the Great Migration’s most dramatic moments. Depending on timing and luck, you may witness wildebeest and zebras attempting perilous river crossings while crocodiles and predators lie in wait.

Your guide will position you at strategic viewpoints to maximize migration sightings before proceeding to camp.

Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp
Alternative: None/On request
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water, soda, beer
Day 4 image

Day 5: Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti

Destination: Serengeti National Park - Central
Activities:

• Morning migration game drive
• En-route wildlife viewing
• Scenic Serengeti landscapes

Experience:

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Northern Serengeti, continuing to track migration activity along the Mara River.

Later, drive back toward Central Serengeti, enjoying wildlife encounters en route. Arrive at camp in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Alternative: None/On request
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water, soda, beer
Day 5 image

Day 6: Central Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater

Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area,Ngorongoro Conservation Area,Karatu Town
Activities:

• Ngorongoro Crater descent
• Big Five wildlife viewing
• Scenic crater photography

Experience:

After breakfast, depart Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor, carrying a picnic lunch. This unique ecosystem supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five, with a strong chance of spotting the rare black rhino.

In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: eternalafricasafari
Alternative: None/On request
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water, soda, beer
Day 6 image

Day 7: Karatu – Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Activities:

• Game drive in Lake Manyara
• Forest and lakeshore exploration
• Wildlife photography

Experience:

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch.

Explore the park’s diverse habitats, from lush forest to open plains, home to tree-climbing lions, large baboon troops, elephants, hippos, and rich birdlife.

After the game drive, continue to Arusha City for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: goldcresthotel
Alternative: None/On request
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water, soda, beer
Day 7 image

Day 8: Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport / Arusha Airport

Destination: Arusha
Activities:

• Airport transfer
• Departure assistance

Experience:

After breakfast, relax at the hotel or enjoy a short optional city visit if time allows.

Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your safari adventure.

Accommodation: None/On request
Alternative: None/On request
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Drinks: water, soda, beer
Day 8 image

Include

  • Parking fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned
  • All accommodations mentioned
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • Drinks

Exclude

  • Inland Airfare costs
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals not mentioned
  • International flights
  • Additional accommodation
  • Gratuities for guides
  • Personal items
  • Govt. fees
  • Tips
  • Visa & insurance

Cancellation Policy

  • 61 days+ prior to the start date: 0% of the total cost full refund
  • 31 – 60 days prior to the start date: 50% of the total cost
  • 21 – 30 days prior to the start date: 70% of the total cost
  • 8 – 20 days prior to the start date: 80% of the total cost
  • 1– 7 days prior to the start date: 100% of the total cost no refund
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