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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
• Airport meet & greet
• Private transfer to hotel
• Safari briefing and relaxation
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.
• Full game drive in Tarangire National Park
• Wildlife photography
• Scenic savannah exploration
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.
• Scenic drive into Serengeti
• Afternoon game drive
• Predator tracking in Seronera
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.
• Migration-focused game drive
• Mara River viewing
• Wildlife photography
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.
• Morning migration game drive
• En-route wildlife viewing
• Scenic Serengeti landscapes
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.
• Ngorongoro Crater descent
• Big Five wildlife viewing
• Scenic crater photography
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.
• Game drive in Lake Manyara
• Forest and lakeshore exploration
• Wildlife photography
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.
• Airport transfer
• Departure assistance
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.
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