Accommodation: Mid-range lodges & tented camps
Transport: 4x4 Safari Jeep with private guide
Meals: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Safari Overview
Experience the ultimate wildlife spectacle on this 7-day safari focusing on the Great Migration at the Mara River. Witness thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles as they cross the river, navigating crocodile-infested waters and thrilling predator encounters. Alongside the migration, explore Tarangire’s elephant-rich plains, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and vast Serengeti landscapes. This safari combines adventure, comfort, and unforgettable wildlife encounters, perfect for photographers, nature lovers, and safari enthusiasts.
Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your expert safari guide. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha for a relaxing evening. Enjoy a safari briefing detailing your journey, wildlife highlights, and travel tips for the coming days. A welcome dinner sets the tone for the adventure ahead.
- Meet and greet at the airport
- Transfer to mid-range lodge
- Evening safari briefing
- Welcome dinner and overnight stay
Day 2 — Tarangire National Park
Start early and drive to Tarangire National Park, home to one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Explore the park’s baobab-studded landscapes with morning and afternoon game drives. Spot lions, leopards, giraffes, and large herds of elephants. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the African wilderness before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Full-day game drives in Tarangire
- Picnic lunch in the park
- Wildlife photography and observation
- Lodge check-in and dinner
Day 3 — Lake Manyara & Serengeti Transfer
Visit Lake Manyara National Park in the morning for a game drive amidst tree-climbing lions, baboons, and thousands of flamingos along the lake’s edge. After lunch, drive to the Serengeti, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Check into your lodge or tented camp and enjoy dinner under the African sky.
- Morning game drive at Lake Manyara
- Lunch during scenic drive
- Transfer to Serengeti National Park
- Overnight at mid-range lodge/camp
Day 4 — Serengeti Exploration
Full day in the Serengeti, the heart of the Great Migration. Experience morning and afternoon game drives to observe vast herds of wildebeests and zebras. Keep your eyes peeled for predators hunting the herds, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Capture iconic landscapes during sunset before returning to camp.
- Morning & afternoon game drives
- Picnic lunch in the Serengeti plains
- Big Five and predator spotting
- Return to lodge/camp for dinner and overnight
Day 5 — Mara River Crossing Adventure
Travel to the northern Serengeti to witness the iconic Mara River crossing, one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife spectacles. Observe thousands of wildebeests risking crocodile-infested waters. Spend the day tracking predators, photographing the crossings, and enjoying lunch surrounded by savannah vistas. Evening relaxation at your lodge or camp completes the day.
- Morning departure to Mara River area
- Day-long observation of the Great Migration
- Wildlife photography opportunities
- Overnight near Mara River
Day 6 — Serengeti Morning Game Drive & Return South
Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti to catch predators in action and witness wildlife in the golden morning light. After a picnic lunch, start heading south through the Serengeti towards central regions for your overnight lodge stay. Evening sunset views and dinner await.
- Morning Serengeti game drive
- Picnic lunch
- Drive to central Serengeti lodge
- Dinner and overnight stay
Day 7 — Ngorongoro Crater & Departure
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final safari experience. Spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, and vast herds of zebras and wildebeests in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure, concluding your unforgettable 7-day safari.
- Morning crater descent and game drive
- Picnic lunch inside crater
- Transfer to Arusha / airport
- Departure
Inclusions
- Mid-range lodges and tented camps as specified
- All park fees & conservation charges
- Private 4x4 Safari Jeep with experienced guide
- All meals as per itinerary
- Bottled water during game drives
- Airport transfers in Arusha
- Local taxes and government fees
Exclusions
- International flights & visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
- Drinks, souvenirs, and personal expenses