6 Day Great Migration Safari Mara River Big Five and Lake Manyara

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6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Experience six unforgettable days exploring Tanzania's iconic Northern Circuit on a shared camping safari. Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in Northern Serengeti and visit the famous Mara River area, where seasonal crossings may occur. Search for Africa's Big Five with an experienced professional safari guide, explore Tarangire's elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, and enjoy extensive game drives across the Serengeti plains. Discover the extraordinary wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater and finish your adventure at Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diverse landscapes, abundant birdlife, and rich wildlife. This adventure combines Tanzania's most celebrated safari destinations in one memorable journey.

What's Included

4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing
All park entrance fees as per itinerary
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Parking Fees
Bottled drinking water during the safari
International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
Accommodation before and after the safari
Tips and gratuities for the guide and cook

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup is available from hotels and accommodations within Arusha. Travelers meeting at the Arusha Clock Tower should arrive 10–15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Our safari guide will meet you with a Discover Wild Expeditions 4x4 safari vehicle. Please provide your accommodation details when booking so we can confirm the pickup arrangements.

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Meeting point
Clock Tower

Meet at the Arusha Clock Tower, a well-known landmark in central Arusha. Travelers should wait near the Clock Tower and our safari guide/vehicle will meet them there.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arusha → Tarangire National Park

    1 stop
  • 1
    Tarangire National Park

    Begin your safari with a morning pickup in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a game drive through the park, with opportunities to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and many other animals. After a picnic lunch, continue exploring the park before heading to your lodge/camp in the Karatu area for dinner and overnight.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

    1 stop
  • 2
    Serengeti National Park

    After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, traveling through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy scenic landscapes and wildlife viewing along the way. Upon entering Serengeti, begin your game drive across its vast plains, home to wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. Continue to your lodgd/ camp in Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Northern Serengeti – Great Migration & Mara River

    1 stop
  • 3
    Serengeti National Park

    Today is dedicated to exploring Northern Serengeti, one of the key areas of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy an extensive game drive in search of migrating wildebeest and zebras, as well as predators that follow the herds. Visit the Mara River area, where seasonal river crossings may occur. Your experienced guide will help locate wildlife and explain the migration's remarkable journey. Return to your Northern Serengeti lodge or camp for dinner and overnight. Please note: Mara River crossings are seasonal and depend on wildlife movements; sightings and crossings cannot be guaranteed.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Central Serengeti

    1 stop
  • 4
    Serengeti National Park

    After breakfast, enjoy a game drive as you travel from Northern Serengeti toward the Central Serengeti. Explore the park's varied habitats, from open grasslands to rocky kopjes, which provide shelter for lions and other wildlife. Continue wildlife viewing along the route, with opportunities to encounter elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, cheetahs, and other animals. Arrive at your camp/lodge in the Central Serengeti area for dinner and overnight.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    1 stop
  • 5
    Ngorongoro Crater

    descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive. The crater is renowned for its remarkable concentration of wildlife, offering opportunities to spot elephants, buffaloes, lions, zebras, hippos, and, with luck, the endangered black rhino

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Lake Manyara and return to Arusha

    1 stop
  • 6
    Lake Manyara National Park

    continue to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive through its groundwater forest, open grasslands, and lakeshore habitats. Look out for elephants, baboons, giraffes, hippos, and the park's diverse birdlife. After the visit, drive back to Arusha, where your safari concludes.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Discover Wild Expeditions

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
4WD Tours
Eco Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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