This 7-day Mara River crossing migration is an annual event that takes place from July to August as the wildebeest follow the rains and fresh grass across the plains. The migration for the best 7 days is not just about wildebeest; other animals such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and more also follow the herds, making it a fantastic opportunity for wildlife viewing.
Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara, with an overnight stay at Karatu;
Day 2: Karatu to Serengeti National Park, with an overnight stay at Serengeti;
Day 3: Full game drive in the Serengeti;
Day 4: Central Serengeti to Kongatende;
Day 5: Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti;
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater with dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro;
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater and back to Arusha or Moshi.
After breakfast in Arusha or Moshi, we will leave for Lake Manyara. Starts with a full-day game drive at Manyara before heading to Karatu for overnight stay and dinner. Lake Manyara is a picturesque park famous for its tree-climbing lions.
Soon after an appetizing breakfast, we go to Serengeti National Park. We can stop it, allowing you to take a picnic lunch on a kopje (a small hill in a normally flat area). We will continue on with the game drive into the Serengeti. The Serengeti is where you'll spend the night and have dinner.
Full game drive in the Serengeti The third day of the migration is dedicated to a full day game drive in the Serengeti. You will explore the park in depth, observing the wildebeest migration as well as other wildlife such as lions, elephants, cheetahs, and more.
After an early morning breakfast, you will travel to Kongatende, a small town located in the northern part of the Serengeti. You will have the opportunity to witness the spectacular Mara River crossing, where thousands of wildebeest risk their lives to cross the crocodile-infested waters.
After an early morning breakfast, you will return to the Central Serengeti as the wildebeest begin their journey back south. Enjoy another game drive in the park, watching the wildlife as they make their way across the plains.
On the sixth day, you will enjoy a half-day game drive in the Serengeti then you will leave the Serengeti and head to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most incredible natural wonders in the world, watching the wildlife in their natural habitat.
The final day will be spent with a full-day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying the stunning scenery and spotting the incredible wildlife. Afterward, you will make your way back to Arusha.
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