7 Days Mid Range - Great Migration Private Safari to Mara River Crossing

About this tour

Your exclusive “Great Migration” safari begins in Tarangire National Park, home to the country’s largest elephant population. The highlight of this safari is undoubtedly your visit to the Serengeti. Already on your way there you will have countless opportunities for exciting wildlife and impressive nature observations. After a stopover in the Central Serengeti, we make our way north the next morning. To the Mara area. In the dry season from June to September, up to 2 million wildebeest and about 750,000 zebras gather on the banks of the Mara River to plunge into the floods at the risk of their lives. There is no other way to continue the long journey to the South Serengeti. The bravest and strongest animals are the first to dare to cross the river – knowing full well that crocodiles are waiting for them there. It is a highlight of any safari to see the huge herds battling the tides, and the crocodiles fighting before they reach the opposite shore, exhausted. Where lions and hyenas are already lying in wait.

During a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, you will then look out for the “Big Five” at the end of your safari, which you have not yet seen in front of your lens.

Customization

This tour can be customized

Duration

7 Days

Minimum Age

5 years

Countries

Tanzania

Comfort Level

Mid-Range

Maximum Group Size

Any group size

Physical Level

Easy

What to expect

From June to September, up to 2 million wildebeest and about 750,000 zebras gather in the northern Serengeti on the banks of the Mara River to plunge into the floods at the risk of their lives. Ngorongoro Crater – Nowhere in Africa is the probability of encountering the Big Five greater than here.

Best time

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October

Best for

  • All Traveller Types

You will visit

  • Arusha
  • Central Serengeti
  • Karatu
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • North Serengeti
  • Serengeti
  • Tarangire

Getting There

  • This Tour starts in Arusha, Ends in Arusha
  • Your flight should arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Transport details

  • Game drive transport is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle
  • Transfer between destinations is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle
  • Airport transfer is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Day 1:

Arusha

Arusha, at the foot of Mount Meru, is a vibrant and culturally rich city that serves as a gateway to some of East Africa’s most famous destinations. Known as the “Safari Capital of Tanzania”. The town offers a unique blend of modern amenities and traditional charm. Visitors can explore the bustling Maasai Market for authentic handicrafts, sample delicious Tanzanian cuisine at local restaurants, or soak up the city’s friendly atmosphere. The Cultural Heritage Centre provides information about the past and present of Tanzania’s more than 120 ethnic groups.

Today we welcome you at Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport or your Hotel in Arusha. We will discuss your travel plans and answer your questions over a cup of original Tanzanian Arabica coffee or a cool refreshment. After that, your safari will begin. Today’s destination is already Tarangire National Park, where you will spend the night. The journey takes about 2 hours. From your window seat, you can relax and enjoy the view of the passing landscape and the many small villages and markets along the road. Your accommodation today is located in the middle of the national park

Main Activities

  • Relaxation

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • A bottle of soda, Mineral Water, Coffee

Accommodation

Day 2: Tarangire

Tarangire is Tanzania’s fifth-largest national park on the edge of the Great Rift Valley. The landscape consists of low hills with sparse acacia forests, huge baobab trees, and savannah grasslands. The Tarangire River is the main water source of the park and is ideal for wildlife viewing of all kinds. Herds of wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, zebra, giraffe, hippos, and many antelopes are waiting to be photographed by you. You might even get the well-camouflaged leopard in front of your lens with luck and good eyes. After an early breakfast, you will spend the whole day in Tarangire on a game drive.

We use the Tarangire as a stopover on your way to the Serengeti. Here you will get first impressions of the varied landscapes on your safari and the abundance of African wildlife. At lunchtime, we drive to a picnic area and enjoy the contents of our lunch box. Don’t let the cute little monkeys steal your food while you let your gaze wander over the impressive landscape. After our game drive in Tarangire, we are already preparing for tomorrow’s destination, the Serengeti. Therefore, we will reach your accommodation in Karatu today, probably in the early evening.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • A bottle of soda, Coffee, Mineral Water

Accommodation

Day 3: Central Serengeti

The Serengeti is a vast and impressive expanse of grasslands, savannahs, and forests that is home to one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles. The Serengeti is famous for its annual great migration, with millions of wildebeest and other herbivores crossing the plains in search of fresh grazing land. It offers safari enthusiasts a front-row seat to this unique natural phenomenon. A safari in the Serengeti promises an unforgettable adventure, allowing visitors to experience the untamed beauty of the African wilderness up close and personal that they would not expect.

The journey to the Serengeti takes place from Karatu over forested heights in the Ngorongoro Highlands. We follow the crater rim to a viewpoint where you can take your first photos of the crater. Our destination today is the Central Serengeti. On game drives in the Serengeti, you will get closer to African wildlife than in any zoo in the world. Breathtaking encounters await you at the hippo pool.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • A bottle of soda, Coffee, Mineral Water

Accommodation

Day 4: North Serengeti

Today we make our way early to the North Serengeti to witness an unforgettable spectacle, the “Great Migration”. Every year, from June to September, over a million wildebeest and about 750,000 zebra gather on the banks of the Mara River to embark on an 800 km journey. They are the bravest animals that first plunge into the river despite the crocodiles lurking there. An incomparable picture and certainly a highlight of your safari to see when huge herds want to cross the river.

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • A bottle of soda, Coffee, Mineral Water

Accommodation

Day 5: North Serengeti

This day is entirely dedicated to the highlight of your safari – the “Mara River Crossing”. you will spend the night in the middle of the wilderness. Tented camps that are modeled after the style of accommodations of previous explorers. In this atmosphere, you will enjoy the highest level of comfort and service. Who wouldn’t think of “Out of Africa” now?

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Drinks

  • A bottle of soda, Mineral Water, Coffee

Accommodation

Day 6: Central Serengeti

Over the last days, you will have countless opportunities for spectacular wildlife photos. You will enjoy the magic of the Serengeti with its unique landscape and an incredible variety of African wildlife up close that you will not find in any zoo. With an optional hot air balloon ride, you can add another highlight to your safari and experience a sunrise like you’ll only find in the Serengeti.

 

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • All drinks included, Coffee, Mineral Water

Accommodation

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater

The crater is the main attraction of the Ngorongoro Nature Reserve and is often referred to as the “eighth wonder of the world”. The crater basin is the habitat of about 25,000 animals all year round. These include the so-called Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros) and many other species, except giraffes. The nature reserve is home to the Olduvai Gorge, an important paleoanthropological site where the remains of some of the earliest human ancestors have been found. This is why this area is also called “The Cradle of Humankind”.

Be prepared to get up early this morning. At dawn, we will leave the Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Crater. Getting up early for your morning game drive will be rewarded with lions and other nocturnal prey hunters that you will see as they return from their long night of hunting. In the morning you will explore the wildlife of the crater on a game drive and hopefully have the opportunity to photograph black rhinos. After a lunch break at Lake Magadi, a soda lake in the crater, during which you will enjoy your hot lunch one last time and watch the flamingos on the shore foraging, we will make our way back to Arusha.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • A bottle of soda, Coffee, Mineral Water
End of this tour

2024 Rates and Prices

PAX

Price per person sharing

1 Peson (Solo)

US 4960

2 People

US $3,927

3 People

US $3,490

4 People

US $3,284

5 People

US $3,151

6 People

US $3,055

2025 Rates and Prices

PAX

Price per person sharing

1 Peson (Solo)

US 4960

2 People

US $3,927

3 People

US $3,490

4 People

US $3,284

5 People

US $3,151

6 People

US $3,055

Please note:

  • Prices are per person sharing (Ask a tour organizer for more price information)
  • Accommodations listed on this tours are subjected to availability, it may change depending on the time of booking
  • The price for this tour may also depends on government imposed charges. Please be in touch with the organizer of this tour at the moment of enquiring this tour.

Price Includes

  • A professional guide
  • All Accommodations
  • All activities
  • All meals
  • All taxes
  • All transport

Price Excludes

  • Additional Accommodation after Safari
  • Additional excursions
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Domestic Flights
  • International Flight
  • Personal Item expense
  • Pre-arrival accommodation

Payment Terms

  1. With the binding booking confirmation, the customer will be informed of the bank details of TANGER SAFARIS, including the payment details. Due to local requirements in the destination country, TANGER SAFARIS maintains a bank account on a US-$ basis. Accordingly, the invoice amount shown in the customer invoice is also in US Dollars.
  2. After conclusion of the contract, an immediate down payment of 50% of the invoice amount is due. Decisive for this is the receipt of payment within 5 working days on the account of TANGER SAFARIS.
  3. The final payment is due 30 days before the start of the trip, provided that the trip can no longer be cancelled for the reason stated in § 9. If there are less than 30 days between booking and the start of the trip, the total price is due for payment immediately. Also in this case, the payment must be received within 5 working days on the account of TANGER SAFARIS.
  4. If the customer does not pay the deposit and/or the final payment in accordance with the agreed payment due dates, TANGER SAFARIS is entitled to withdraw from the travel contract without prior warning and to charge the customer with cancellation costs in accordance with § 6.

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