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A group of lions on a tree branch. 1
A wooden archway with a sign for HiPARK, a World Heritage Site. 2
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A large herd of cattle grazing in a vast open field. 5

Serengeti Great Migration 5 Days Mara River crossing

By Fantastic Time Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is $2,500 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Embark on an exhilarating 5-day safari adventure through the iconic Serengeti National Park, renowned for its spectacular wildlife and the awe-inspiring Great Migration. This safari is meticulously crafted to coincide with one of the most dramatic events in the natural world – the Mara River crossing, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores brave the crocodile-infested waters in their annual quest for greener pastures

Activity location

  • Arusha
    • Arusha, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kilimanjaro International Airport
    • Kilimanjaro Airport Road
    • Hai, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Serengeti Great Migration 5 Days Mara River crossing

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English
Starting time: 11:30PM
Price details
$2,500.00 x 1 Adult$2,500.00
Total
Price is $2,500.00
Until Fri, Jun 26

What's included, what's not

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    Accomodations
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    Entrance fee
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    A professional driver / guide
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    Transportation
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    All taxes/ VAT
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    international and domestic flights
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    Goverment improvement increase of taxes
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    Additional accomodation before and end of the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal items ( sourvenirs, travel insurance, Visa fees etc)

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Day 1 : Arusha - Ngorongoro Crater

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: An'gata Ngorongoro Camp

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • 9h
driver will pick you up from your Hotel in Arusha, with picnic lunch en route to a full day Ngorongoro Crater tour. You will be taken 2000ft down the crater by a 4wheel drive vehicle, explore the crater before ascending and drive to your Lodge set on a crater rim. The Ngorongoro Crater is often called ‘Africa’s Eden’ and the ‘8th Natural Wonder of the World,’ a visit to the crater is a main drawcard for tourists coming to Tanzania and a definite world-class attraction. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is home of Ngorongoro Crater. It was formed some 2.5 million years ago from a volcanic mountain sinking due to inactivity, and was initially thought to be higher than Tanzania’s famous Kilimanjaro. The crater has evolved into a unique and integral part of Tanzania’s eco-system. The crater is actually a caldera, measures 22.5 km’s across and the rim walls stand 600m high. Views from within and from the rim are breathtaking. In the evening, back to the lodge for dinner .

Day 2: Day 2 :Ngorongoro - Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Ang'ata Seronera Camp

Serengeti National Park

  • 9h
Rise early to the symphony of the African bush and enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting out on a full-day game drive across the Serengeti plains. Your expert guide will navigate through the vast grasslands, woodlands, and kopjes, in search of the migrating herds and the predators that follow in their wake. Keep your camera ready as you encounter an incredible array of wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and more. In the evening, return to your accommodation for a delicious dinner and a chance to relax under the starlit sky.

Day 3: Day 3 :Serengeti National Park (North Mara)

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Ang'ata Migration Camp

Serengeti National Park

  • 9h
After breakfast at the Camp, depart with your picnic lunch for a game drive and to view the great migration. Serengeti national Park -Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area, with prides of lion up to 30 strong, however from August to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note - to actually find a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck.

Day 4: Day 4 :Serengeti National Park (North Mara)

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Ang'ata Migration Camp

Serengeti National Park

  • 9h
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game dive at the Mara River viewing the great migration river crossing. In the evening, back to the camp for the evening bonfire, dinner and overnight. River crossings at Kogatende start to occur every day in August as the mega herd settles into the area. From August to October, game viewing up here is superb with river crossings pretty much guaranteed every day. There is no distinct movement as the herds tend to cross back and forth over the river, following the rains and subsequent fresh grasses. It is not uncommon to see different herds crossing in different directions on the same day.

Day 5: Day 5 :Serengeti National Park - Departure

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

Arusha

As your Serengeti Great Migration Safari comes to an end, savor a final game drive through the park, bidding farewell to the wildlife and landscapes that have captured your heart. After breakfast, you'll be transferred back to the Kogatende Airstrip or your flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro airport for your home flight.

Location

Activity location

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    Arusha
    • Arusha, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kilimanjaro International Airport
    • Kilimanjaro Airport Road
    • Hai, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
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    Arusha Airport
    • Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania

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