7Day/6Night - Migration River Crossing -
Mid-Range
This program is designed for the traveller that dreams of witnessing one of natures most spectacular events - the Great River Crossing. Every year millions of wildebeest must cross the Mara River to follow the rains and fresh grasses. Visiting 3 of the most iconic parks in Northern Tanzania - Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park with adequate time to enjoy and explore the vast savannah and Ngorongoro Crater.
7Day/6Night Safari - Migration River Crossing -
Mid-Range
Overview
Day 1: Pick Up from your Arusha accommodation and transfer to Tarangire National Park. Spend all day game driving in the park - exploring the incredible wildlife and fauna. Tarangire is famous for its towering baobab trees and large population of elephants. Enjoy a delicious hot picnic lunch in the park with a selection of beverages and before sunset transfer to your accommodation for the evening in the park.
Meals: Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Eileen's Tree Inn
Day 2: After an early breakfast your will depart Tarangire park and start the long transfer to the Serengeti. Along the way capture spectacular views of the villages, the great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. Stop for a delicious picnic lunch at the park gate before spending the remainder of the day game driving.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner
Accommodation: Heritage Camp Central
Day 3: Enjoy a morning game drive in Central Serengeti before transferring across the vast savannah to the Northern Region of the Serengeti. The location of the 'Great Migration' at this time. Witness thousands of wildebeest and zebra as they gather on the banks of the Mara river - as pressure builds finally one takes the plunge across and a mass of others follow.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner
Accommodation: Baobab Migration Camp
Day 4: Spend the next day as you wish - game drive all day with a picnic lunch, or return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation with wildlife viewing right from your private veranda. The decision is yours and the perk of having your own private guide!
Additional Add On: Hot Air Balloon Safari
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner
Accommodation: Baobab Migration Camp
Day 5: After breakfast have a final game drive in the Northern Serengeti before transferring back to the Central Region. Spend the rest of the day game driving in Central Serengeti before retiring to your accommodations for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Heritage Central Camp
Day 6: After an early breakfast start the transfer back to Ngorongoro - arriving at the crater rim by mid-later morning. Capturing incredible views as you descending 620m to the crater floor. The Ngorongoro crater is the largest intact caldera in the world and home to many animals including: elephants, wildebeest, lions and endangered black rhino. Spend the next few hours game driving on the crater floor and enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool weather depending. After the game drive ascent the rim and transfer to your accommodation in the Manyara region.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Day 7: Enjoy a slow relaxing morning at your Manyara region lodge. After a slow morning enjoy visiting a few local shops before transferring back to Arusha. There is a couple manayara area activities can be added to this day if you please.
Additional Add On: Lake Manyara Tree Top Trekking, Village Biking Tour
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: None