Overview for 8 Days Great Migration Mara River Crossing Tanzania
Embark on an extraordinary 8 Days Great Migration Mara River Crossing Tanzania, meticulously crafted to immerse you in the breathtaking wilderness and iconic landscapes of East Africa. This professional itinerary promises unparalleled wildlife viewing, luxurious accommodations, and an unforgettable journey through some of the world’s most renowned national parks. Prepare to witness nature’s grandeur firsthand, to the majestic Great Migration in the Northern Serengeti. Ngorongoro Conservation Area renowned for the largest intact caldera Ngorongoro crater.
Tour Highlight
Day1: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Karatu Relaxation and Briefing About Safari.
Day 2: Arusha To Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Karatu– Serengeti National Park
“Endless Plains,” A Fitting Description for These Vast Grasslands.
Day 4: Serengeti Central
Serengeti North Great Wildebeest Migration
Day 5: Full Day at Serengeti National Park Game Drive
Day 6: North Serengeti to Central Serengeti
Day 7: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater/ Karatu
Day 8: Outbound International Flight Home from Kilimanjaro Airport
Departure
8 Days Great Migration Mara River Crossing Tanzania Price Range
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Price Includes:
- Domestic Flight
- All transfers as per the itinerary
- 8-day Private Safari (4WD Land Cruiser, 2-6 people)
- Game drives with an experienced multilingual guide
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
- Park, concession, camping, and crater service fees
- Mineral water (3 x 0.5L per person, per game drive)
- Half board at Fun Beach Hotel
- VAT by Tanzania Revenue Authority
Price Excludes:
- International flights
- Domestic connection flights
- Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and beverages at lodges
- Excursions not in the itinerary
- Visa to Tanzania (US$50 / US$100 for Americans)
- Flying doctors (AMREF)
- Personal toiletries and items
Price Range
Lion View Tours provides a range of accommodation options tailored to your preferences and budget, ensuring you find the perfect match for your stay
LOW SEASON
(April + May 26)
Pazuri Inn, Karatu Villas Lodge,Narudi Tented Camp,Ndutu Bush Camp.
- 2 pax – us $ 3,223 per person per sharing a double room
- 4 pax – us $ 2,529 per person per sharing two single rooms
- 6 pax – us $ 2,297 per person per sharing three double rooms
HIGH SEASON
(June + august +september – december – february
- 2 pax – us $3,793 per person per sharing a double room
- 4 pax – us $ 2,934 per person per sharing two single rooms
- 6 pax – us $ 2,648 per person per sharing three double rooms
A SINGLE TRAVELER OR MORE – PLEASE ASK FOR PRICE
LOW SEASON
(April + May 26)
Arusha Planet Lodge, Farm of Dream Lodge, Tanzania Bush Camp, Tanzania Ndutu Bush Camp.
- 2 pax – us $ 3,430 per person per sharing a double room
- 4 pax – us $ 2,736 per person per sharing two double rooms
- 6 pax – us $ 2,505 per person per sharing three double rooms
HIGH SEASON
- 2 pax – us $ 4,029 per person per sharing double room
- 4 pax – us $ 3,171 per person per sharing two double rooms
- 6 pax – us $ 2,884 per person per sharing three double rooms
A SINGLE TRAVELER OR MORE – PLEASE ASK FOR PRICE
LOW SEASON
(April + May 20)
Masai Land Safari and Lodge, Mama Dunia Safari Lodge, Into wild Luxury Camp, Lake Masek.
- 2 pax – us $ 4,127 per person per sharing a double room
- 4 pax – us $ 3,433 per person per sharing two double rooms
- 6 pax – us $ 3,202 per person per sharing three double rooms
HIGH SEASON
(June+ July + August +September -December – February)
- 2 pax – us $ 4,797 per person per sharing a double room
- 4 pax – us $ 3,939 per person per sharing two doublerooms
- 6 pax – us $ 3,653 per person per sharing three double rooms
A SINGLE TRAVELER OR MORE – PLEASE ASK FOR PRICE
DAY 1: KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO ARUSHA
After clearing customs and immigration at Kilimanjaro International Airport/JRO or Arusha Airport/ARK, you will be met by your Lion view Tours guide who will drive you to your accommodation. Distance from Kilimanjaro Airport to Karatu will be a 4 hours’ drive. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and enjoy the African atmosphere. Your personal and experienced Lion view tours guide not only knows a lot about Tanzanian culture, but he or she can also tell you a lot about the country’s national parks and sights. So, feel free to ask the Lion View Tours Guide any questions you have; this Guide will gladly answer all of them. Following that, you will receive a briefing on the safari. Prepare for your adventures.
All meals included
ACCOMODATION
SILVER-PAZURI INN
GOLD-ARUSHA PLANET LODGE
PLATINUM-MASAI LAND SAFARI AND LODGE
DAY 2: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for game drive. The park stretches along the Tarangire River’s banks and is mostly made up of low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. The park’s natural vegetation is dominated by Acacia woodlands and massive Baobab trees, with vast swamp areas in the south. The river and the swamps both attract wildlife, particularly during Tanzania’s dry season. The park is unquestionably known for having some of Africa’s largest herds of elephants. You’re in for an exciting morning and afternoon game drive. Drive back to Karatu late at night.
ACCOMODATION
SILVER-KARATU VILLAS LODGE
GOLD-FARM OF DREAMS
PLATINUM-MAMA DUNIA SAFARI LODGE
DAY 3: KARATU TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping for lunch along the way. The Serengeti National Park spans nearly 14,763 square kilometers and is famous for its dense predator population and annual migration of wildebeest. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word “Siringet,” which means “boundless plain” and refers to the former home of the Maasai tribe, who displaced the Datoga shepherds in the 17th century. Upon arrival, take a late game drive to the camp.
All meals are included.
ACCOMODATION
SILVER-NARUDI TENETD CAMPA
GOLD-TANZANIA BUSH CAMPL
PLATINUM-INTO THE WILD LUXURY CAMP
DAY 4: SERENGETI CENTRAL – SERENGETI NORTH
(3-hours transfer) Following a delicious breakfast, you will collect your packed lunch boxes and proceed with a game drive as you head towards the Northern part of the Serengeti. For unforgettable days, you will focus your exploration around the Bologonja and Mara River areas. If your safari takes place around October 1st, 2026, or generally between July and September, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness a crucial phase of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Thousands of wildebeest and zebra bravely battle strong currents and formidable Nile crocodiles as they attempt to cross the Mara River, journeying towards the Maasai Mara game reserve in Kenya. This dramatic spectacle is one of nature’s most impressive events.
Dinner and overnight at Northern Serengeti on a Full Board basis.
ACCOMODATION
SILVER- NDUTU BUSH CAMP
PLATINUM-LAKE MASEK
DAY 5: FULL DAY AT SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK GAME DRIVE
After breakfast at your camp, you will proceed with your game drive from Serengeti, then head to the other part of Serengeti National Park for a full day game drive with your lunch boxes to be served on the way, latter you will drive back to your camp.: Sunrise game drive when predators are most active. Spend the day tracking the Great Migration (location depends on the season) or exploring the kopjes (rock outcrops) where lions often lounge.
All meals included.
ACCOMODATION
SILVER- NDUTU BUSH CAMP
PLATINUM-LAKE MASEK
DAY 6: NORTH SERENGETI TO CENTRAL SERENGETI
After breakfast, this day you will continue with you game drive on route, you will drive the endless plain, where you may probably observe the Lions Pride with young babies, Cheetahs of Serengeti, Leopard on the beautiful Acacias along the road. Enjoy the scenic view with your lunchboxes from Serengeti.
Dinner and overnight at on a Full Board basis.
ACCOMODATION
SILVER-NARUDI TENTED CAMP
GOLD-TANZANIA BUSH CAMP
PLATINUM-INTO WILD LUXURY CAMP
DAY 7: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TO NGORONGORO CRATER/ KARATU
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, take lunch with you from the camp. Ngorongoro conservation area covers an area of 8,300 km2. UNESCO has designated the entire area as a World Heritage Site. Descend into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The entire day is devoted to game drives in the crater. The crater also has a wide range of environments and can be visited by all large herbivores, with the Ngorongoro Crater covering an area of 260 km2 and extending about 20 km in diameter. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area gets its name from its central feature, the Ngorongoro Crater, which is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and has evolved into an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of the world’s densest populations.
Later drive back to Karatu. Dinner and overnight stay
All meals are included
ACCOMODATION
SILVER-KARATU VILLAS LODGE
GOLD-FARM OF DREAMS LODGE
PLATINUM-MAMA DUNIA SAFARI LODGE
Day 8: OUTBOND INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT HOME FROM KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
The last day! Which depending on your Flight time you have an option to choose relax on the beach or exploring Tanzania a little bit more. Later you will be transferred to the Kilimanjaro Airport to take a flight back home. 8 Days Safari Tanzania [Wildebeest Migration] is full flexible and customizable your game drive, you will be seamlessly transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport, facilitating your return home or onward journey.
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