7-Day Affordable Great Migration Mara River Crossing

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

Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha For the Overnight

Upon your arrival, our professional and passionate guide from Whistling Travel will warmly welcome you with a friendly smile, ensuring a smooth and seamless arrival experience. Our guide will assist with your luggage and make sure everything is handled with care. From there, you’ll be comfortably transferred to Arusha in a luxury Modern vehicle, where you can relax and enjoy the scenic drive. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories about Tanzania’s culture, wildlife, and the city of Arusha. This is just the beginning of your unforgettable safari adventure, as you are introduced to the vibrant village life and the beauty of Tanzania’s city landscape.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Njiro Legacy Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha To Full Game Drive Tarangire National Park

Whistling Travel will take you, post-breakfast, to the heart of Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s largest and most unique wildlife sanctuaries. Known for its impressive elephant population, Tarangire is also home to the iconic baobab trees, which tower over the animals that graze beneath them. The park’s diverse wildlife is concentrated along the Tarangire River, the only permanent water source in the area, making it a prime location for animal sightings. You’ll have the opportunity to observe lions, leopards, cheetahs, and an abundance of elephants, among other species. After an exciting morning game drive, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your exploration of the park. Following a comprehensive afternoon game drive, you will head to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on an unforgettable day in one of Tanzania's most remarkable parks.

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
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Karatu To Central serengeti

After breakfast at your lodge, you will head to the Serengeti (approximately 4.5 hours drive, 290 km). This part of the journey takes you through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands, with its rolling hills and lush green landscapes.
Upon arrival at Central Serengeti, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive, where you’ll experience the vastness of the Serengeti plains, which are teeming with wildlife. The Central Serengeti is famous for its high concentrations of predators, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. The iconic Seronera River Valley is a key highlight, attracting a wide variety of wildlife throughout the year.

Main Destination:

Central 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:

Kontiki Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full Game Drive Northen Serengeti

After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in the Northern Serengeti (approximately 3.5 hours drive, 190 km), one of the best places in the world to witness the dramatic Mara River crossings during the Great Migration. Between July and October, the area comes alive with massive herds of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River, an unforgettable spectacle. The region also offers excellent wildlife viewing, with big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs found in abundance. After a full day of exploring the plains and watching wildlife, you will return to your camp, the Heritage Mara Camp, nestled in the heart of the northern Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Heritage Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Northen serengeti To Central serengeti

This morning, after breakfast, you will drive back from the Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti (approximately 3.5 hours drive, 190 km). As you journey south, you will continue your game drive, enjoying the breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. Central Serengeti’s Seronera Valley is famous for its wildlife diversity, where you’ll encounter lions, hippos, elephants, and a wide range of bird species. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive before heading back to your lodge for a well-deserved rest.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater then Arusha

After breakfast, you will make your way to the Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 3.5 hours drive, 210 km), one of the world’s most famous natural wonders. The crater is home to a high concentration of wildlife, including the elusive black rhino, lions, buffaloes, elephants, and wildebeest, making it a wildlife lover’s paradise. Spend the day on a game drive in the crater, exploring its unique ecosystem and vast, open grasslands. The Ngorongoro Crater offers an incredible chance to witness predator-prey interactions and observe the region’s diverse wildlife in one of the most pristine environments on Earth. After a thrilling day of exploration, head to Gold crest Hotel, where you can relax and enjoy panoramic views of the Arusha City.

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:

Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha To Kilimanjaro Airport For Departure

After breakfast, you will begin your journey back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (approximately 1 hours drive, 50 km), where you’ll be transferred for your departure flight, concluding your 7-day Great Migration Mara River Crossing Tour. Reflect on the unforgettable memories of the incredible wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and the epic sights of the Great Migration as you bid farewell to Tanzania.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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