7-DAY NORTHERN SERENGETI MIGRATION SAFARI – MARA RIVER CROSSING

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by your safari representative and transferred to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzanias Northern Safari Circuit. Arusha sits at the foot of Mount Meru and is surrounded by lush coffee plantations and scenic landscapes. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax and prepare for the safari adventure ahead. Accommodation is at Arusha Planet Lodge with meal plan including dinner and breakfast.

After breakfast depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzanias most rewarding wildlife destinations known for giant baobab trees and large elephant populations. The Tarangire River attracts a wide variety of wildlife and the park offers excellent year-round game viewing and significant birdlife. Following a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge. Meal plan is full board including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

After breakfast depart for Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. As you enter the Serengeti ecosystem the landscape gradually transforms into endless plains offering game viewing en route through wildlife-rich areas toward Central Serengeti, also known as the Seronera region. This area is famous for abundant resident wildlife and thriving predator populations, making it one of the best game viewing destinations. Accommodation is at Into Wild Serengeti Camp with full board meals.

After breakfast enjoy a game drive as you journey north through Serengeti National Park toward the Kogatende region in Northern Serengeti. During migration season vast herds of wildebeest and zebras move through this area in search of greener pastures. Along the way enjoy wildlife sightings and stunning scenery before arriving in Northern Serengeti where the Mara River crossings create some of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on earth. Accommodation is at Heritage Mara Kogatende Camp with full board meals.

Spend a full day exploring Northern Serengeti and tracking the Great Migration herds around the Mara River. Between July and October thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather along the riverbanks before making perilous crossings into Kenyas Maasai Mara ecosystem. These crossings often feature giant Nile crocodiles and other lurking predators producing dramatic wildlife interactions. The region also hosts elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, cheetahs and diverse birdlife. Accommodation remains at Heritage Mara Kogatende Camp with full board meals.

After breakfast enjoy a final game drive in Northern Serengeti before beginning your journey south through the Serengeti ecosystem. Continue enjoying game viewing and spectacular landscapes as you travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the late afternoon and enjoy panoramic views of the highlands while preparing for the crater safari the following day. Accommodation is at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp with full board meals.

After an early breakfast descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and extraordinary wildlife sanctuary. The crater floor supports a high concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas and the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a game drive with a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery before ascending the crater walls and returning to Arusha in the afternoon where the safari concludes. Meal plan includes breakfast and lunch.