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9-Day Great Migration Safari (Mara River Crossing)
Wildlife Safari

9-Day Great Migration Safari (Mara River Crossing)

Mara River crossing + full migration.

Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Difficulty
Moderate
Group Size
2-6 People

Tour Overview

Extended Great Migration safari timed for dramatic Mara River crossings: follow wildebeest and zebra herds through Serengeti and into northern areas, with Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and predator action.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire

Tarangire – elephants, baobabs.

Accommodation
Tarangire lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Elephants

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti

Transfer to Serengeti central.

Accommodation
Serengeti camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Serengeti arrival

Day 3: Serengeti Central

Full day central Serengeti – big cats.

Accommodation
Serengeti camp
Meals
All meals
Highlights

Predators

Day 4: Serengeti to Western Corridor

Move west – Grumeti River area.

Accommodation
Western Serengeti camp
Meals
All meals
Highlights

Migration movement

Day 5: Western to Northern Serengeti

Transfer north toward Mara River.

Accommodation
Northern Serengeti camp
Meals
All meals
Highlights

River approach

Day 6: Mara River Crossing Day

Prime time at Mara River – witness dramatic crossings, crocodiles, lions.

Accommodation
Northern Serengeti camp
Meals
All meals
Highlights

River crossings, Crocodiles

Day 7: Northern Serengeti Exploration

More northern plains – big cats, herds.

Accommodation
Northern Serengeti camp
Meals
All meals
Highlights

Post-crossing action

Day 8: Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Transfer via crater rim.

Accommodation
Ngorongoro lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Crater rim

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater & Arusha

Full crater day – Big Five. Return to Arusha.

Accommodation
None
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights

Black rhinos, Crater finale

What's Included

Park fees, mid-range to luxury lodges/camps, private 4x4, guide, all meals, water

What's Excluded

International flights, tips, drinks, balloon safari

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