7-Day Mara River Crossing Safari

From $3,300 PP

The full circuit, ending at the river crossings

A seven-day safari that builds from the elephants of Tarangire and a morning in the Ngorongoro Crater to a grand finale in the far north of the Serengeti — the Kogatende region, where the Great Migration braves the Mara River. Between July and September this is one of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on earth. You return by bush flight, in your choice of mid-range or luxury camps.

Highlights

Choice of hand-picked mid-range or luxury camps

The Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti

Two nights in the far-north Kogatende region

A morning on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater

Elephant herds and baobabs in Tarangire

Scenic bush flight back to Arusha

Private 4×4 and expert guide throughout

Airport meet-and-greet and all transfers included

DAY 01

 

Arrive in Arusha

Your guide meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfers you to Arusha to settle in before the safari begins.

Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge

Meal plan: Dinner & breakfast

Gran Melia Arusha

Meal plan: Dinner & breakfast

DAY 02

 

Tarangire National Park

A full day among the elephant herds and baobabs of Tarangire, game-driving along the river before continuing towards the Manyara area for the night.

Sound of Silence, Lake Manyara

Meal plan: Full board

Manyara's Secret

Meal plan: Full board

DAY 03

 

Ngorongoro Crater & on to the Serengeti

A morning on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, then the drive down into the Serengeti in the afternoon.

Sound of Silence, Serengeti

Meal plan: Full board

The Singing Grass

Meal plan: Full board

DAY 04

 

Serengeti — Seronera

A day in the wildlife-rich central Serengeti before continuing north towards the migration in the Kogatende region.

Nyikani Migration Camp, Kogatende

Meal plan: Full board

Karibu Serengeti River Camp

Meal plan: Full board

DAY 05

 

Kogatende & the Mara River

A full day in the far north along the Mara River, positioned for the crossings as thousands of wildebeest and zebra brave the current and the crocodiles — the climax of the Great Migration.

Nyikani Migration Camp, Kogatende

Meal plan: Full board

Karibu Serengeti River Camp

Meal plan: Full board

DAY 06

 

Bush flight to Arusha

A final morning game drive before a scenic bush flight back to Arusha for your last night.

Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast

Gran Melia Arusha

Meal plan: Breakfast

DAY 07

 

Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight — or extend with a Zanzibar beach escape.

Tailored to Your Travel Vision

We understand every traveller has unique needs, so each itinerary can be tailored to match your preferences, pace, interests, comfort level, and desired exclusivity.

Optional add-ons: hot-air balloon flights, Zanzibar beach extensions, extra Serengeti nights, cultural visits and sundowners.

Mid-range · 4★ lodges

Per person, USD

Season
1 pax
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
5 pax
Low
$5,865
$3,925
$3,710
$3,305
$3,300
Shoulder
$6,415
$4,290
$4,060
$3,620
$3,610
High
$6,900
$4,615
$4,365
$3,890
$3,880

Luxury · 5★ lodges

Per person, USD

Season
1 pax
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
5 pax
Low
$14,200
$8,485
$9,375
$7,765
$8,470
Shoulder
$15,535
$9,285
$10,260
$8,495
$9,265
High
$16,705
$9,985
$11,030
$9,135
$9,965

What’s Included

Mid-range — comfortable 4-star lodges and tented camps near the parks. Same guide, vehicle, park fees and full-board meals as luxury.

Luxury — 5-star lodges and premium camps in prime locations inside the parks. The service and inclusions are the same; the stays are the upgrade.

What’s Not Included

Enhance Your Experience With

Sunrise hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti

Zanzibar beach extension after your safari

Extra night on the Serengeti plains

Guided nature walk on the Ngorongoro Crater rim

Cultural visit to a Maasai village near Karatu

Private sundowner setup in the Serengeti or Tarangire

Let’s Make It Yours

No Two Journeys Are the Same

We don’t sell off-the-shelf packages. Every traveller — every couple, family and group of friends — is different, so tell us your dates, your pace and your dream, and we’ll craft a safari that is entirely your own.

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