7-Day Mara River Crossing Safari Itinerary
Experience one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles on this 7-Day Mara River Crossing Safari. Follow the Great Migration across the Serengeti and witness wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River, while exploring Tanzania’s iconic national parks like Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your Mandari Travel guide. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for a briefing and overnight stay, preparing for the safari adventure.
Day 2: Arusha -Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its elephant herds and towering baobab trees. Enjoy an afternoon game drive spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests along the Tarangire River.
Day 3: Tarangire -Lake Manyara National Park
Travel to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and hippos. Explore the park’s diverse habitats on a game drive before continuing to the Ngorongoro area for overnight.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Spot the Big Five and other wildlife, enjoying the stunning scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 5: Ngorongoro -Serengeti National Park
Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti plains, spotting predators and large herbivore herds.
Day 6: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive – Mara River
Spend the day following the Great Migration towards the Mara River, witnessing dramatic river crossings (seasonal) where wildebeest and zebras navigate crocodile-infested waters. Capture iconic wildlife moments across the Serengeti plains.
Day 7: Serengeti -Arusha -Departure
After an early morning game drive, return to Arusha via the scenic route. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or your hotel for your onward journey, concluding your 7-day Mara River Crossing Safari.
Safari Includes
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fees
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and levies
Safari Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
Bookings & Inquiries:
- Email: info@mandaritravel.com
- Call/WhatsApp: +255 750 900 811
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