8 Days Great Wildebeest Migration - Mara River Crossing

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(29 reviews)

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

Every year between the months of July and October, thousands of wildebeest and migratory animals cross the crocodile infested Mara River in an attempt to reach the lush, green grass plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve. It is an ultimate life-and-death spectacle and one that leaves travelers with unforgettable memories. Our 8 days tour of Tanzania takes you to the action packed Mara River, located at the border of Tanzania and Kenya. This is an opportunity not to be missed by safari enthusiasts.

What's Included

Bottled drinking water
Lunch (Optional[8])
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner (Optional[7])
Dinner
Accommodation as per itinerary
Breakfast (Optional[7])
Breakfast
Emergency Air Rescue Insurance
Tips, travel insurance, laundry, visa, flight, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.

Meeting and pickup

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

The Driver will have a pick up board bearing the client's name

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival and Transfer to hotel

    1 stop
  • 1

    Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and briefed by our representative and then transferred to Kibo Palace Hotel, located in Arusha for dinner and overnight.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Arusha – Mto Wa Umbu (Cultural Tour)– Manyara

    1 stop
  • 2
    Lake Manyara National Park

    After breakfast you will drive to Mto wa Mbu town for a guided village walk. The walk will give you an opportunity to interact with the local people, visit local homes, a taste of traditional beer, banana and rice farms, etc. You will then continue to Lake Manyara for game viewing. Here you will be able to see elephants, giraffes, hippos, impalas, dik dik, waterbucks, flamingos and monkeys. You may also encounter the rare tree climbing lions and leopards. In the evening, you will depart the park and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge

    1 day Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Manyara – Serengeti - Hunting predators/Big Cats experience

    1 stop
  • 3
    Serengeti National Park

    After breakfast, you will drive to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in time for lunch at Hippo Trails Camp. In central Serengeti, you will have high chances of seeing the elephants, giraffes, hippos, warthogs, gazelles, impalas, lions, leopards, cheetahs and many more. In the afternoon, you will leave the camp for an afternoon game viewing and return to the camp in the evening for a well deserved hot shower and then dinner and overnight.

    1 day Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Great Migration, Mara River crossing, Hunting crocodiles

    1 stop
  • 4

    You will have an early morning game drive and then return to the camp for breakfast. Afterwards, you will depart the camp with packed lunch and drive to Northern Serengeti for game viewing, with very high chances of seeing wildebeests crossing the Mara River while the crocodiles attack them. In the evening, you will drive to Mara River Camp located in Northern Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

    1 day Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    Great Migration, Mara River crossing, Hunting crocodiles

    1 stop
  • 5

    Morning and afternoon game drive along the Mara River, with early departure. The great migration is supposed to be here between July and mid October, crossing the famous Mara River to Maasai Mara game reserve in Kenya and back to Serengeti. The North Serengeti has lots of big cats, elephants, giraffes, impalas, hippos and it is another excellent place to see the endangered black rhino. All meals and overnight will be at Mara River Camp.

    1 day Admission ticket included
  • Day 6

    Hunting Predators

    1 stop
  • 6
    Serengeti National Park

    After breakfast, you will drive to Lobo area for game viewing. Lobo is in North-East of Serengeti National Park with unique landscape. Here you will have excellent opportunity to see leopards, cheetahs, big prides of lions, the rare clip-springer antelopes, etc. In the afternoon, you will drive to Central Serengeti to Dinner and overnight at Hippo Trails Camp.

    1 day Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    Ngorongoro Crater Tour - The endangered black rhino, pink flamingos

    1 stop
  • 7
    Ngorongoro Crater

    After breakfast, you will depart the camp with packed lunch and drive to Ngorongoro crater for game viewing. You will spend the day at the floor on the crater (the 8th wonder of the world) exploring its rich flora and fauna. This is the best place to encounter the endangered black rhino and flamingos in Lake Magadi. Other animals include Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, warthogs, hippos, zebras, waterbucks, hyenas, jackals and if lucky enough, lions will be sleeping by your vehicle for shade. In the evening, you will ascend the crater, depart the park and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.

    1 day Admission ticket included
  • Day 8

    Transfer to Arusha, Lunch, City Tour and Departure

    1 stop
  • 8

    After breakfast you will drive back to Arusha with stopover at traditional Maasai village on the way. After hot lunch in Arusha, you will visit the local Maasai market for souvenirs shopping (if interested). You will also visit the Cultural Heritage Centre. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch your flight back home.

    6 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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