8 days northern serengeti wildebeest migration mara river crossing

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8 days

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Overview

Tanzania Classic Tours invites you on an exclusive 8-day luxury safari, taking you to Northern Serengeti to witness the Great Migration River crossings at the Mara River. Experience the thrill of thousands of wildebeest navigating predator-filled waters, explore the iconic Serengeti plains, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, all while staying in luxury lodges and tented camps.

Tour Plan

Arrive in Arusha, where you will be met by our team and transferred to a luxury lodge set in tranquil surroundings. Spend the day unwinding, enjoying spa treatments, or sipping fine wine as you prepare for the adventure ahead.

Head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a luxury game drive along the Tarangire River, where large herds of wildlife gather. Spot lions, giraffes, and cheetahs while relaxing in an exclusive lodge with breathtaking views.

Drive to Central Serengeti, where the vast golden plains are home to big cats, hyenas, and large herds of grazers. Explore the rocky kopjes where lions rest, witness leopards hidden in acacia trees, and enjoy a private sundowner experience at your luxury tented camp.

Journey to Northern Serengeti, where the Mara River crossings unfold in dramatic fashion. Watch as thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather at the riverbanks, battling crocodiles and predators in a spectacle of survival. Capture breathtaking photos and witness one of nature’s greatest events.

Spend another full day along the Mara River, maximizing your chances of witnessing multiple river crossings. Experience the intensity of the migration as lion prides, cheetahs, and scavengers follow the herds, creating unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Northern Serengeti before heading back to Central Serengeti. Along the way, spot elephants, giraffes, and diverse birdlife while stopping for a luxurious bush lunch.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. Witness an abundance of wildlife in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, before returning to Arusha for a relaxing evening at a boutique luxury lodge.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home, leaving with unforgettable memories of the Great Migration and Tanzania’s legendary landscapes.

Included

  • Two ways Airport transfers, Flight tickets from Arusha/Kilimanjaro-Zanzibar from Zanzibar-Dar es Salaam/Kilimanjaro
  • Bed & Breakfast Accommodation and tours as per detailed itineraries
  • Alternate Hotels may be used if our hotels may not be available.
  • Please note all accommodations are in a bed and breakfast basis

Exclude

  • International airfares and departure taxes
  • All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, porters, camp staff and drivers
  • Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks .
  • Laundry services

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