8-Day Great Migration Mara River Crossing Safari in Tanzania

Summary (8 Days Safari)

Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Arusha

Day 1: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at your Arusha hotel, depart for Tarangire National Park with packed lunch for a full-day game drive. Explore its diverse landscapes, iconic baobab trees, and rich wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, and giraffes. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Tarangire River before continuing your safari. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp.

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive with packed lunch. This scenic park is home to tree-climbing lions, flamingoes, and lush acacia forests filled with baboons and blue monkeys. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp.

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

Depart after breakfast for Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Crater highlands. Enjoy panoramic views of the crater before arriving at the Serengeti, known for its endless plains and abundant wildlife, including the Great Migration. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp in Central Serengeti.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

Spend the day exploring Central Serengeti. Visit Moru Kopjes to observe big cats, followed by lunch at your lodge or camp. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning for dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp.

Days 5 & 6: Serengeti National Park (Mara River)

After breakfast, head toward the Mara River to witness the dramatic Great Migration river crossings. Spend two days exploring the Northern Serengeti with game drives. Overnight at a lodge or camp in Northern Serengeti.

Day 7: Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Start with an early morning game drive in Serengeti, then travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Optionally visit Olduvai Gorge or a Maasai village en route. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater before an overnight stay at a lodge or tented camp on the crater rim.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater & Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch. Explore the crater’s diverse habitats and abundant wildlife before ascending and returning to Arusha in the afternoon.