Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Every year between the months of July and October, thousands of wildebeest and migratory animals cross the crocodile infested Mara River in an attempt to reach the lush, green grass plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve. It is an ultimate life-and-death spectacle and one that leaves travelers with unforgettable memories. Our 8 days tour of Tanzania takes you to the action packed Mara River, located at the border of Tanzania and Kenya. This is an opportunity not to be missed by safari enthusiasts.
What's included
Bottled drinking water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Accommodation as per itinerary
Breakfast
Emergency Air Rescue Insurance
Tips, travel insurance, laundry, visa, flight, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to hotel
Arusha
12h
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and briefed by our representative and then transferred to Kibo Palace Hotel, located in Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Arusha – Mto Wa Umbu (Cultural Tour)– Manyara
Lake Manyara National Park
1 day
After breakfast you will drive to Mto wa Mbu town for a guided village walk. The walk will give you an opportunity to interact with the local people, visit local homes, a taste of traditional beer, banana and rice farms, etc. You will then continue to Lake Manyara for game viewing. Here you will be able to see elephants, giraffes, hippos, impalas, dik dik, waterbucks, flamingos and monkeys. You may also encounter the rare tree climbing lions and leopards. In the evening, you will depart the park and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
Day 3: Manyara – Serengeti - Hunting predators/Big Cats experience
Serengeti National Park
1 day
After breakfast, you will drive to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in time for lunch at Hippo Trails Camp. In central Serengeti, you will have high chances of seeing the elephants, giraffes, hippos, warthogs, gazelles, impalas, lions, leopards, cheetahs and many more. In the afternoon, you will leave the camp for an afternoon game viewing and return to the camp in the evening for a well deserved hot shower and then dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Great Migration, Mara River crossing, Hunting crocodiles
Mara River
1 day · Admission ticket included
You will have an early morning game drive and then return to the camp for breakfast. Afterwards, you will depart the camp with packed lunch and drive to Northern Serengeti for game viewing, with very high chances of seeing wildebeests crossing the Mara River while the crocodiles attack them. In the evening, you will drive to Mara River Camp located in Northern Serengeti for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Great Migration, Mara River crossing, Hunting crocodiles
Mara River
1 day · Admission ticket included
Morning and afternoon game drive along the Mara River, with early departure. The great migration is supposed to be here between July and mid October, crossing the famous Mara River to Maasai Mara game reserve in Kenya and back to Serengeti. The North Serengeti has lots of big cats, elephants, giraffes, impalas, hippos and it is another excellent place to see the endangered black rhino. All meals and overnight will be at Mara River Camp.
Day 6: Hunting Predators
Serengeti National Park
1 day
After breakfast, you will drive to Lobo area for game viewing. Lobo is in North-East of Serengeti National Park with unique landscape. Here you will have excellent opportunity to see leopards, cheetahs, big prides of lions, the rare clip-springer antelopes, etc. In the afternoon, you will drive to Central Serengeti to Dinner and overnight at Hippo Trails Camp.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour - The endangered black rhino, pink flamingos
Ngorongoro Crater
1 day · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, you will depart the camp with packed lunch and drive to Ngorongoro crater for game viewing. You will spend the day at the floor on the crater (the 8th wonder of the world) exploring its rich flora and fauna. This is the best place to encounter the endangered black rhino and flamingos in Lake Magadi. Other animals include Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, warthogs, hippos, zebras, waterbucks, hyenas, jackals and if lucky enough, lions will be sleeping by your vehicle for shade. In the evening, you will ascend the crater, depart the park and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.
Day 8: Transfer to Arusha, Lunch, City Tour and Departure
Arusha
6h
After breakfast you will drive back to Arusha with stopover at traditional Maasai village on the way. After hot lunch in Arusha, you will visit the local Maasai market for souvenirs shopping (if interested). You will also visit the Cultural Heritage Centre. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch your flight back home.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The Driver will have a pick up board bearing the client's name
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
