Mara River Crossing & More Fly Safari – 8 Days
$14,433
This luxury plus safari offers you the chance to witness the renowned Great Migration up close. It also provides numerous opportunities to witness the Mara River crossings, where hungry crocodiles prey on the migrating animals. The Mara River crossing doesn’t happen just once but occurs multiple times during the dry season. The crossing groups, which range in size from a few hundred to tens of thousands, move in both directions. The crossing’s rhythm is one of the planet’s most breathtaking and iconic events.
After an immersive experience with the Great Migration, you will descend to Central Serengeti, with its expansive plains and impressive lion population, before concluding your journey in the unspoiled beauty of Ngorongoro Crater, which is home to over twenty-five thousand animals, including the “Big Five.”
Detailed Itinerary
Travel to Arusha, Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by our representative or safari guide, who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. As a team of local Tanzanians, we know the country like the back of our hand, so you’re in for a treat from when you land until you leave. Welcome on board!
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Arusha Coffee Lodge is located on the outskirts of Arusha town in a verdant coffee plantation, just 5 minutes from Arusha Airport. It is comprising of 30 (18 Plantation Rooms & 12 Plantation Suites) wooden chalets with spacious, airy, and modern interiors, that will give a perfect haven for relaxation with coffee aroma.
Fly to Northern Serengeti
A great way to begin this ultra luxury safari is by flying exactly where the Migration are. Upon arrival in Northern Serengeti, you will meet your safari guide, who will pick you up and get you ready for an exciting game drive tracking the Wildebeest Migration. North Serengeti features gorgeous landscapes of green rolling hills, granite outcrops, and acacia woodlands dotting open savanna, incredible wildlife, and, most importantly, the Great Migration!
One Nature Mara River
One Nature Mara River is a luxury safari lodge surrounded by breathtaking views of the endless plains. It is located just a minute from the Kogatende Airstrip. With 6 one-bedroom villas and 1 two-bedroom presidential villa, this exceptional blend of space, luxury, and unobstructed views of the Mara region provides a unique experience.
Northern Serengeti & Great Migration
North Serengeti features gorgeous landscapes of green rolling hills, granite outcrops and acacia woodlands dotting open savanna, incredible wildlife, and most importantly, with massive herds of wildebeest and zebra between Late June – October. The Great Migration includes more than 2.5 million wildebeest driven by ancient rhythms and natural instincts following water sources in a clockwise rotation traveling 1,600 miles per year.
One Nature Mara River
One Nature Mara River is a luxury safari lodge surrounded by breathtaking views of the endless plains. It is located just a minute from the Kogatende Airstrip. With 6 one-bedroom villas and 1 two-bedroom presidential villa, this exceptional blend of space, luxury, and unobstructed views of the Mara region provides a unique experience.
Central Serengeti
Let yourself be inspired by the beauty and wonder of the Serengeti, where acacia trees and granite kopjes adorn the endless waves of grass! Your time is dedicated to see the best of Central Serengeti, that offers everyday opportunities to spot Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife including big prides of lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, giraffes, a great number of hippos, and abundant birdlife!
Namiri Plains Camp
Namiri Plains is a premier safari camp located in the eastern part of the Serengeti, by the Ngare Nanyuki River. It features 11 luxurious tented suites, including family accommodations. Each suite is equipped with modern amenities while maintaining a connection to nature through design elements that reflect the surrounding environment.
Fly to Manyara, Travel to Ngorongoro
Your safari guide will drop you off at Seronera airstrip in time for your flight to Manyara. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to Ngorongoro, where you will first glimpse the glistening streams, vast grasslands, and countless animals that await you in the crater the next day. Spend the evening leisurely, have dinner, and retire for the night.
Melia Ngorongoro Lodge
Melia Ngorongoro Lodge is owned and operated by Melia Collections. This beautiful lodge is situated in the heart of nature in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Melia Ngorongoro Lodge consists of 52 luxury rooms of which 28 are rooms and 24 are spacious suites overlooking the crater. All rooms are well-elevated, decorated, and well-furnished.
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
The Ngorongoro crater, which is only 10 miles wide, was formed around three million years ago when a volcano collapsed. It is the world’s largest volcano caldera and is home to over 25,000 resident animals, making it a unique ecosystem. In the grass steppes and acacia forest, you can spot almost every animal in the East African savanna, including the African “Big Five”.
Melia Ngorongoro Lodge
Melia Ngorongoro Lodge is owned and operated by Melia Collections. This beautiful lodge is situated in the heart of nature in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Melia Ngorongoro Lodge consists of 52 luxury rooms of which 28 are rooms and 24 are spacious suites overlooking the crater. All rooms are well-elevated, decorated, and well-furnished.
Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Today, you will enjoy a leisurely morning and brunch at your beautiful lodging before driving further to Manyara Airstrip for your safari to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to connect with an international flight home. It’s an emotional day for us as we bid goodbye, but only with hope to see you return! 🙂
To make your day more active, you may choose to do one of the following activities before departing:
- Lake Manyara Biking Adventure and Local Community Visit
- Maasai Cultural Visit + Hot Lunch