7 DAYS TOUR OF MARA RIVER CROSSING
7 DAYS TOUR OF MARA RIVER CROSSING
During this period, the herds are spread out across the vast plains of the Serengeti and the Mara River area. This is a great time for visitors to see the herds from a distance and to explore the vastness of the Serengeti. The tour can be done by vehicle, or hot air balloon.
Itinerary
Grand Melia Arusha / Arusha Serena Lodge/ Kibo Palace Hotel HB
Day 2 – Breakfast, Drive to Lake Manyara 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
Kilimamoja Lodge / Escarpment Lodge/ Marera Lodge FB
Day 3 – Drive to North Serengeti with game viewing enroute.
Proceed to North Serengeti.
Dinner and overnight Mara River Karibu Camp/ Mara Undercanvas Camp/ Baobab Migration Camp
Day 4 – Depart for 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 5 – 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
Explore Serengeti Lodge / Serena Lodge / Acacia Central Camp FB
Day 6 – 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 7 – This morning you will drive to the dwelling of the famous Hadzabe tribe in the Bush for cultural Interaction
The Hadzabe live in caves and they don’t wear any kind of clothes but rather skin to cover the private parts.
Join the Hadzabe tribe and go for forage and during the corse of the day eat while foraging and also bring back some honey, fruits or wild game when available.
After lunch you will drive back to Arusha and onwards to the airport in good time for your flight
LOCATION/PARK | 5* Accommodation | 4* Accommodation | 3* Accommodation |
ARUSHA | Grand Melia | Arusha Serena | Kibo Palace |
MANYARA/KARATU | Kilimamoja Lodge | Escarpment Lodge | Marera Lodge |
SERENGETI NORTH | Mara River Karibu Camp | Mara Undercanvas | Baobab Migration Camp |
SERENGETI Central | Explorer Serengeti | Serena Lodge | Acacia Tented Camp |
NGOROGORO/KARATU | Oldean Mountain Lodge | Acacia Farm Lodge | Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge |
RECOMENDED SEASON: 15th July – 30th September 2025
PRICE PER PERSON | 5* DELUXE LODGES | 4* SUPERIOR LODGES | 3* STANDARD LODGES |
2 Pax | USD 3875 | USD 3550 | USD 2830 |
3 Pax | USD 3555 | USD 3235 | USD 2515 |
4 Pax | USD 3390 | USD 3070 | USD 2350 |
5 Pax | USD 3290 | USD 2960 | USD 2250 |
6 Pax | USD 3215 | USD 2900 | USD 2200 |
Single room Supplement |
$880 PP |
$610 PP |
$295 PP |
Triple Room Discount | $150 PP | $100 PP | $70 PP |
Children 3-13yrs |
$1830 Per Child |
$1670 Per Child |
$1320 Per Child |
An Easter Supplement of US$30.00 per person will apply to all bookings on the 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st April 2025
Christmas & New Years Supplements:
A Christmas supplement of US$35.00 per person will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st of DEC 2025 and on the 1st January 2026.
INCLUDED
- Safari according to the itinerary
- Transportation on a well-maintained 4×4 safari Land cruiser
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Mineral water 1 liter per day
- All mentioned activities
- All National Park Fees
- Concession Fees
EXCLUDED
- International and Local Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips
- Travel insurance
ARUSHA TOWN:
GRAND MELIA: Hotel Gran Melia Arusha, luxury hotel in Arusha Tanzania | Melia.com
ARUSHA SERENA: Arusha Serena Hotel | Hotels In Arusha Tanzania | Hotels in Arusha | Hotels near Lake Duluti Arusha (serenahotels.com)
KIBO PALACE: Hotel Arusha – Kibo Palace (kibopalacehotel.com)
LAKE MANYARA:
KILIMAMOJA LODGE: LAKE MANYARA KILIMAMOJA – Wellworth (wellworthcollection.co.tz)
ESCARPMENT LODGE: About Us – Acacia Farm Lodge & Serengeti Bliss (karatuacacialodge.com)
MARERA LODGE: Ngorongoro coffee lodge – Home of Luxury
SERENGETI NORTH:
MARA KARIBU CAMP: Rooms at Serengeti | Mara River Camps (karibucamps.com)
MARA UNDERCANVAS: Mara Under Canvas | Tanganyika Wilderness Camps (twctanzania.com)
BAOBAB MIGRATION CAMP: Baobab Mara Luxury Camp | Baobab Lodges & Camps
SERENGETI CENTRAL:
EXPLORER LODGES: Serengeti Explorer & The Great Migration – Elewana Explorer (elewanacollection.com)
SERENA LODGE: Serengeti Accommodation | Serengeti National Park Accommodation (serenahotels.com)
ACACIA CENTRAL CAMP: Acacia Central Camp – Acacia Collections
NGORONGORO CONSERVATION:
OLDEAN NGORONGORO LODGE: NGORONGORO O’LDEANI – Wellworth (wellworthcollection.co.tz)
ACACIA FARM LODGE: About Us – Acacia Farm Lodge & Serengeti Bliss (karatuacacialodge.com)
NGORONGORO COFFEE LODGE: Ngorongoro coffee lodge – Home of Luxury
