5-Day Great Migration Safari – From Elephants to the Mara River Crossing
Overview
A journey through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes, ending with one of nature’s greatest spectacles.
From the ancient baobabs of Tarangire, through the magical Ngorongoro Crater, to the thundering herds of wildebeests crossing the Mara River—you will witness Africa’s wild heart in just five unforgettable days.
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Destinations: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
- Safari Type: Affordable Private Safari
- Accommodation: Mid-range lodges & tented camps
Tour Plan
Get picked up at your hotel in Arusha and your adventure begins with the road leading to Tarangire, a park where elephants reign supreme. Herds gather under ancient baobab trees, and the golden grasslands shimmer under the sun. This is Africa’s gentle welcome—yet powerful and timeless.
Scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire
Game drive with elephants, giraffes, and tree-climbing lions
Overnight, Tloma lodge
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Descend into the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater. This is nature’s amphitheater, where every glance reveals wildlife—rhinos grazing, lions resting, flamingos painting the lake pink. It feels like stepping into a living storybook.
Full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Picnic by the hippo pool
Overnight in Karatu same as day 1
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
The journey to the Northern Serengeti feels like following a hidden rhythm. By afternoon, you reach the land where the Great Migration gathers. The air buzzes with anticipation—thousands of wildebeests and zebras stretching to the horizon. Tonight, you sleep under canvas, the night alive with calls of the wild.
Drive into Serengeti
Evening game drive among migration herds
Overnight in a tented camp near the Mara River, Mara Katikati camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
This is the moment travelers dream about. At the Mara River, wildebeests gather, tense and uncertain. Dust rises, a leap is made, and suddenly the river explodes with life. Crocodiles strike, predators circle, and thousands surge forward in one of nature’s most breathtaking survival stories.
Full-day at Mara River crossing points
Prime photography opportunities
Campfire storytelling under the stars
Overnight in Serengeti, same as day 3
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Your safari closes with one last Serengeti sunrise. The golden light spills over endless plains, reminding you that while you may leave Africa, Africa will never leave you.
Morning game drive en route
Return to Arusha by road or flight
Memories of Tarangire’s giants, Ngorongoro’s Eden, and Serengeti’s migration
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
RATES
Peak Season: July – October
| 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|
|
$2284 |
$1784 |
$1554 |
Rates are in US Dollars ($), per person excluding international flights, travel insurance and Visa fees
Included
- Park entry fees & government taxes
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, charging pots and binoculars
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation in mid-range lodges/tented camps
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) as shown in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
Excluded
- International flights.
- Visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Drinks (unless specified) and personal expenses.
- Personal items and optional activities.