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9-Day Great Migration Safari (Mara River Crossing)
Wildlife Safari

9-Day Great Migration Safari (Mara River Crossing)

Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
DifficultyModerate
Group Size2–6
PricingOn Request
The Journey

Safari Overview

Extended Great Migration safari timed for dramatic Mara River crossings: follow wildebeest and zebra herds through Serengeti and into northern areas, with Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and predator action.

Day by Day

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire

Tarangire – elephants, baobabs.

Stay Tarangire lodge Meals Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
  • Elephants
Day 2

Tarangire to Serengeti

Transfer to Serengeti central.

Stay Serengeti camp Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
  • Serengeti arrival
Day 3

Serengeti Central

Full day central Serengeti – big cats.

Stay Serengeti camp Meals All meals
Highlights
  • Predators
Day 4

Serengeti to Western Corridor

Move west – Grumeti River area.

Stay Western Serengeti camp Meals All meals
Highlights
  • Migration movement
Day 5

Western to Northern Serengeti

Transfer north toward Mara River.

Stay Northern Serengeti camp Meals All meals
Highlights
  • River approach
Day 6

Mara River Crossing Day

Prime time at Mara River – witness dramatic crossings, crocodiles, lions.

Stay Northern Serengeti camp Meals All meals
Highlights
  • River crossings, Crocodiles
Day 7

Northern Serengeti Exploration

More northern plains – big cats, herds.

Stay Northern Serengeti camp Meals All meals
Highlights
  • Post-crossing action
Day 8

Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Transfer via crater rim.

Stay Ngorongoro lodge Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
  • Crater rim
Day 9

Ngorongoro Crater & Arusha

Full crater day – Big Five. Return to Arusha.

Stay None Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights
  • Black rhinos, Crater finale
What's in the Price

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included
  • Park fees, mid-range to luxury lodges/camps, private 4x4, guide, all meals, water
Not Included
  • International flights, tips, drinks, balloon safari

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