6 Days Tour Of Mara River Crossing

Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days

Destination Covered : Arusha, Manyara, Ngorongoro

Tour Activities : Game Drives

Tour Themes : Adventure Tours, Wildlife, Safari Tours

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Arusha, Manyara and Ngorongoro Tour Overview

Masai Mara River Crossing season begins on Mid July and lasts through August, to September. The wildebeest crossing of the Mara River is one of the most dramatic events of the Great Migration. Each year, over 1.5 million wildebeest, along with hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, make their way from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya in search of fresh grazing grounds. The crossing typically occurs around late July to August and can extend into September. The wildebeest face numerous challenges, including crocodile-infested waters and steep riverbanks. This spectacle is a highlight for many safari-goers, offering a unique glimpse into the raw and powerful forces of nature.

Arusha, Manyara and Ngorongoro Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival and Transfer to the Hotel

Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). The private transfer from the Airport to the hotel in Arusha will be waiting for you at airport. Overnight at the Hotel in Arusha

Grand Melia Arusha / Arusha Serena Lodge/ Kibo Palace Hotel HB

Day 2

Drive to Tarangire National Park

Breakfast, Drive to Tarangire National Park for game drives. This is one of Tanzania’s smaller parks but still offers a rewarding and diverse safari experience. The lakeshore at Manyara teems with birdlife, and while you are looking for the birds, you might spot one of the elusive tree-climbing lions. There are a surprising number of other large mammals Such as Elephants and Buffalos. Dinner and overnight

Oldean Ngorongoro Lodge / Acacia Farm Lodge/ Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge FB

Day 3

Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

We start the day with an early morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On arrival descend into the crater. The crater walls provide a natural sanctuary for the animals, which means there is plenty to see: lions, elephants, buffalo, rhino and leopard (if you are lucky).

Enjoy your picnic lunch by the hippo pool. Late afternoon you will ascend the crater walls and drive for overnight stay

Oldean Ngorongoro Lodge / Acacia Farm Lodge/ Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge FB

Day 4

Drive to Central Serengeti National Park

Drive to Central Serengeti, Full day exploring this park.

Serengeti is famous for is residents animals including big pride of lions.

Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles. Dinner and overnight

Explorean Serengeti Lodge / Serena Lodge / Acacia Central Camp FB

Day 5

Full-Day Game drive in Northern Serengeti National Park

Depart for a full day game drive around North Serengeti,

Follow the wildebeest migration route at Mara river, to witness the crossing

Game drive along mara river, and have the opportunity to spot a wide range of wildlife, including impalas, crocodiles, hippos, and the Big Five (lion, leopard, and many more)

Dinner and overnight Mara River Karibu Camp/ Mara Undercanvas Camp/ Baobab Migration Camp

Day 6

Departure Day

Am game drive enroute to Kogatende Airstrip, in good time for your flight departure to Arusha

Departing at 10 am, arrive in Arusha at 12hr15 or Kilimanjaro at

Guests can opt to fly Direct to Zanzibar, with Extra Supplement – $300 per person