8-Day Big Time Mara River Wildebeest Migration Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival-Kilimanjaro International Airport

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival, a Big Time Adventures representative will greet you at the airport and escort you to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll have the opportunity to relax and prepare for the adventure ahead. Arusha is a bustling gateway for safaris in northern Tanzania, offering visitors a taste of local culture and hospitality.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Airport Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Arusha Airport

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha-Tarangire National Park

Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation after breakfast. Today, you'll journey to Tarangire National Park, approximately a 2:30-hour drive on paved roads. Named after the Tarangire River, this park is essential for wildlife during the dry season, attracting a variety of species. You'll watch for elephants gathering by the river and look out for giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, and the predators that follow, including lions and leopards. The park is also renowned for its abundant bird species and ancient baobab trees. After the game drive, you will be driven to Karatu for your overnight stay.
Lunch: Picnic inside the park.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu-Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a chance to view the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. You'll continue through the conservation area, and enter the southern Serengeti. The Serengeti is known for its endless grasslands and high wildlife concentration. Be on the lookout for impalas, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos, as well as predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
Accommodation: Central Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti-Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, you’ll continue north through the Serengeti, stopping to enjoy more wildlife along the way. The Serengeti is world-famous for the annual great migration when massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelope move in search of fresh grazing. During this season, the migration is generally concentrated in the northern Serengeti.

Accommodation: Nyikani Migration Camp.

Main Destination:

Mara River

Accommodation:

Nyikani Migration Camp Kogatende

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti National Park(Kogatende)

You'll spend an immersive day in the Northern Serengeti with a full game drive focused on the river crossing areas, where you’ll witness the great migration up close. This region offers unparalleled opportunities to observe predator-prey interactions, making for a thrilling wildlife experience.

Accommodation: Nyikani Camp.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Nyikani Migration Camp Kogatende

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Northern Serengeti-Central Serengeti National Park

Instead of a long drive back to Ngorongoro, you’ll take a more comfortable journey by returning to Central Serengeti. This allows additional time for game drives and wildlife viewing on the way to Central Serengeti.

Accommodation: Central Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro Crater-Karatu

After breakfast, you’ll drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You'll take in panoramic views of the vast Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's largest inactive volcanic calderas and a sanctuary for diverse wildlife. You'll enjoy a game drive in the crater, known for its high density of animals, including rhinos, elephants, lions, and flamingos. After the crater tour, you’ll continue to Karatu for an evening of relaxation.

Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn, Karatu.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu-Lake Manyara National Park

On your final day, you will enjoy a morning game drive at Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and hippos. Afterward, you’ll head back to Arusha for your departure, marking the end of an unforgettable safari experience.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.