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7-Day The Great Migration Tour at Mara River Crossing

Experience The Great Migration at the Mara River crossing with Serengeti Smile’s 7-day tour. Witness this spectacular wildlife event in a stunning Tanzanian setting.

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Overview

A 7 days tour of mara river crosssing migration safari gives you a chance to witness the Great Migration at Mara River and sleep in amazing accommodations. With Serengeti Smile you will be immersed in the unspoiled nature of real Africa, you will see wild animals up close and take photos of the wonderful landscapes of Tanzania.

All this with the assistance of a Tour Operator based in Arusha, full board on safari, personal English-speaking guide, and private use 4x4 Jeep (with mineral water, power sockets, binoculars).

FAQs

Q: What are the best 7-day safari packages for witnessing the Mara River crossing?
The 7-day safari packages that provide the best opportunity to view a Mara River crossing are based on the Great Migration as it occurs in the Northern Serengeti. Serengeti Smile has developed 7-day safari packages designed by experienced guides specifically to maximise your chances of witnessing this behaviour in the key river crossing locations. These packages include the services of a professional guide, a private 4×4 safari vehicle, full board accommodation, park fees and multiple game drives so that you have the greatest opportunity to view wildlife.

Q: How can I book a 7-day guided tour for the Mara River crossing?
Booking a 7-day tour is easy with Serengeti Smile, as everything can be done through their website. First, jump onto the website to see what dates and style of safari you want (if they are available). Next, once the dates/availability are confirmed, they will ask to take a deposit to confirm your booking. If you want to go during the migration season, please book your trip at least 6–12 months early to have the best selection of accommodations, especially for trips that are between July and October.

Q: What should I pack for a 7-day Mara River crossing safari tour?
When going on a 7-day Mara River crossing safari with Serengeti Smile, it is important to bring lightweight, light-coloured clothes that will keep you cool during the day but keep you warm in the morning. Some other things to consider packing are:

  • A good camera

  • Sun hat

  • High Protection Factor together with Sunscreen

  • Insect repellent

  • A light jacket for early morning game drives

  • Personal prescription / regular medications

  • A reusable water bottle.

  • Sunglasses

  • Binoculars

  • Supportive shoes, preferably walking shoes.

Q: When is the best time to book a 7-day Mara River crossing safari for the best deals?
The peak period of migration from July to October is when you can best experience the Mara River crossing. To get the best deals and preferred lodges with Serengeti Smile, you should book early. The shoulder months, like late June or early October, are also a good option, as they offer the best value for your money while offering great wildlife viewing, plus less traffic.

PRICE INCLUDES:

  • Transfers listed in the program
  • Professional guide English
  • Safari 4x4 jeep Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Mineral water in all safari
  • Single entry parks fees valid 24 h
  • Activities listed in the program

PRICE EXCLUDES:

  • International flights
  • VISA
  • Drinks at hotels/lodges/tented camps
  • Laundry service
  • Tipping and personal expenses
  • All what is not explicitly included

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1:

Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha City

Our Safari guide from our office will pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation and overnight. Get time to relax at the lodge and be prepared for a next day of safari

Feel free to experience Arusha city tour with our guide for free.

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge

  • Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
Day 2:

Arusha to Tarangire Park

Pick up from the Lodge early morning and start a beautiful journey to Tarangire National while carrying lunch boxes.

Tarangire Park is well known for its large elephant herds, consists of a diversity of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savanna with the Tarangire River wending its way through the parklands. It is possible that we will have the experience of seeing Lion stalking his prey or leopards watching whilst relaxing in the trees above. Once game drives is done, we drive to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

  • Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
Day 3:

Central Serengeti Park

After breakfast, departure for the Central Serengeti Park for wildlife sighting. Enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. In the afternoon we will continue for the game drive activity before reaching the camp. Next day we will spend full day inside this park for game drives.

Serengeti is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Camp

  • Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
Day 4:

Serengeti North with Great Migration

Get up early and enjoy breakfast, then we drive to Northern Serengeti around Mara River where Great Migration is happening. Our safari guide will find the best spot point for Great Migration.

The Great Migration is the largest herd movement of wildebeests, Zebra and other animals crossing Mara River to Masai Mara in Kenya. Migration crosses Mara River that is full of Crocodiles. The best time to visit if from July to early October every year.

Accommodation: Sero Tented Camps

  • Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
Day 5:

Serengeti North with Great Migration & Central Serengeti

Get up early and enjoy breakfast, then continue with game drive in Northern Serengeti with special eye to the Great Migration. Later we drive back to Central Serengeti where we stop for overnight.

The Great Migration is the largest herd movement of wildebeests, Zebra and other animals crossing Mara River to Masai Mara in Kenya. Migration crosses Mara River that is full of Crocodiles. The best time to visit if from July to early October every year.

Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Camp

  • Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
Day 6:

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, then depart to Ngorongoro for game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater while carrying lunch boxes.

This park constitutes the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and one of the natural wonders of Africa: with the presence of about 30,000 large mammals resident all year round (such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs and rhinos) and many varieties of birds (such as flamingos, eagles, buzzards. Be ready to see many animals here within few time.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

  • Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
Day 7:

Lake Manyara Park & Transfer back to Airport

After breakfast, depart to Lake Manyara for game drives while carrying lunch boxes. Once we finish the game drive we will transfer you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.

The park is famous for the arboreal lions, which hide among the branches of the trees, and the numerous colony of baboons that populate the forest and which will accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park.

Accommodation: No Accommodation

  • Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)

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