Mara River Crossing - Great Wildebeest Migration
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- Duration:7 Day(s)
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- Travel StyleLuxury
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- Destination
Country:
Africa,
Tanzania,
- Arusha
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Parque nacional Serengueti
- Kogatende Airstrip
- Zona de conservación de Ngorongoro
- Karatu
- Arusha
- Pickup
Arusha City Center
From: To:
8:30 AM 9:00 AM - Drop-off
We will drop you at your hotel around Arusha town
From: To:
6:00 PM 7:00 PM - Age Range 3 - 100 (Years Old)
Mid-range tour This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tour This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Scheduled departures This tour starts on fixed start dates only.
Minimum age of 3 years The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
Sees the herds spread out across the northern Serengeti, where the Mara River provides the migration with its most serious obstacle. This river gushes through the northern Serengeti from Kenya's adjacent Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Watching the frantic herds of the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River can be very spectacular, there are often scenes of great panic and confusion. This is the best package that focus on great migration Mara river crossing.
ITINERARY
Pick up from the airport and we take a short pleasant drive to Ngorongoro crate, we will have an early morning game drive inside the Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism. Late afternoon drive to the Serengeti NP for evening leisure and overnight. Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp
After breakfast we depart to north Serengeti for wildebeest migration, Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area, with prides of lion up to 30 strong, however, from July to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note to actually finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck. Evening drive to Mara heritage tented camp for overnight. Accommodation: Heritage Mara Tented Camp
After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the Wagakuria area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in this area of the park, with prides of lion up to 30 strong, however, from August to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note Finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross or not cross until a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. After game drive, evening drive to Mara heritage tented camp for overnight. Accommodation: Heritage Mara Tented Camp
After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the Wagakuria area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in this area of the park, with prides of lion up to 30 strong, however, from August to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note Finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross or not cross until a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. After game drive, evening drive to Mara heritage tented camp for overnight. Accommodation: Heritage Mara Tented Camp
After breakfast, we start game viewing en route to central Serengeti. Apart from the large mammals, Serengeti is also home to gaudy agama lizards; Rock hyraxes scuffle around the surfaces of the park’s isolated granite koppies. Wide varieties of dung beetle were found, and around 500 bird species have been recoded ranging from the outsized ostrich and bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland, to the black eagles that soar effortlessly above the Lobo Hills. Later in the evening drive to the camp for evening leisure and overnight. Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
You will rise in the early morning to a hot cup of coffee or tea and leave camp for an exciting morning game drive to the heart of Serengeti. You will view the wildlife at their most active time of day and enjoy an African sunrise. The mornings are chilly so don’t forget some warm clothes. After your sunrise game drive you will drive back to camp for brunch. After brunch you will check-out and embark on another game drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation area to Kudu Safari Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Visit Mto Wa Mbu village for a great cultural experience with an experienced, English speaking guide who grew up in the village! Visit local farms, schools, a kindergarten, local homes, the market and milling machines. Including a local lunch for your guests that are served in a lovely banana plantation deep inside Mto Wa Mbu village. Late afternoon transfer to Arusha town for over night.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Location | Nights | Type | Property Name | Rating | Occupancy |
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Serengeti Central | 2 | Lodge | Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp | 5 Star | Private |
Serengeti Northern | 2 | Lodge | Mara Heritage Luxury Tented Camp | 5 Star | Private |
Karatu | 1 | Lodge | Marera Valley Lodge | 5 Star | Private |
- Hotel
- Meat
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Jeep & 4WD
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
- Flights
- Insurance
- Extra Services
Covid Safety
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Availability
- Oct2023
- Nov2023
Tour Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 7 day(s) prior departure, Or traveler will pay 20 % of the tour amount
Free cancelation for covid19 reasons
Tour Date Change Policy
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