14 Days Serengeti Great Mara River Crossing Safari

14 Days
From $8,980/Person
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All about this Tour

Join Tanzania Classic Tours for an unforgettable 14 Days Serengeti Great Mara River Crossing Safari, designed to take you through Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations at a relaxed and rewarding pace. This journey combines the giant elephant herds of Tarangire National Park, the breathtaking landscapes of Ngorongoro Crater, the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, and the dramatic wildebeest river crossings in Northern Serengeti. With extended stays in key wildlife areas, this safari offers excellent opportunities to witness lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, leopards, zebras, wildebeest, crocodiles, and hippos, while enjoying carefully selected lodges and camps for comfort and relaxation throughout the journey.

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Day 1

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Arrival in Arusha and Relaxation

Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your lodge. The rest of the day is reserved for relaxation after your international journey. Enjoy the peaceful lodge surroundings, fresh air, and a calm evening before the safari adventure begins

Bed and Breakfast

Arusha Serena Lodge

Day 2

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TBA

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, giant baobab trees, and beautiful landscapes. During the safari, you may also spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and antelopes. A picnic lunch will be served during the day before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Later, proceed to your lodge inside or near the park for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by nature.

Full Board

Elephant Spring Lodge

Day 3

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TBA

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Highlands

Wake up surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of Tarangire before enjoying breakfast and departing toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy scenic countryside views and local villages. Arrive in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day relaxing while enjoying the cool highland environment and beautiful views.

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Lions Paw Camp

Day 4

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TBA

Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you enter the endless Serengeti plains, begin your first game drive while heading toward camp. You may see lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, zebras, and wildebeest during the journey. A picnic lunch will be served before continuing with wildlife viewing.

Full Board

Nyota Luxury Camp

Day 5

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TBA

Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

Enjoy a full day exploring Central Serengeti National Park. Morning and afternoon game drives provide opportunities to witness predators and herbivores across the vast plains. You may encounter leopards resting in trees, lions hunting, elephants moving through the grasslands, and cheetahs searching for prey. Picnic lunch will be served during the safari.

Full Board

Nyota Luxury Camp

Day 6

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TBA

After breakfast, begin your journey toward Northern Serengeti National Park with game viewing along the route. The changing landscapes and increasing numbers of wildebeest create an exciting atmosphere as you move closer to the Mara River region. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a relaxed evening at camp.

Drive to Northern Serengeti

Full Board

Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge

Day 7

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TBA

Full Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the Northern Serengeti and tracking the famous Great Migration river crossings along the Mara River. Watch thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather along the riverbanks while crocodiles wait below. Your guide will search for the best crossing points while also looking for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and hippos throughout the day. Picnic lunch will be served during the safari.

Full Board

Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge

Day 8

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TBA

Another Full Day in Northern Serengeti

Enjoy another full day in Northern Serengeti to maximize the chances of witnessing migration activity and dramatic river crossings. The flexible schedule allows time to follow the herds and spend longer periods near crossing areas. Return to camp in the evening for relaxation and dinner.

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Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge

Day 9

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TBA

Drive Back to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, drive back toward Central Serengeti National Park while enjoying more wildlife sightings along the way. You may spot predators, elephants, giraffes, and large plains game throughout the journey.

Full Board

Nyota Luxury Camp

Day 10

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TBA

Full Day in Central Serengeti

Spend another full day exploring different wildlife areas of Central Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to witness wildlife activity across the plains. You may encounter lion prides, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and countless antelopes during the safari.

Full Board

Nyota Luxury Camp

Day 11

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TBA

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy scenic views and occasional wildlife sightings before arriving in the afternoon for relaxation.

Full Board

Lions Paw Camp

Day 12

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TBA

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater offers incredible wildlife viewing in a compact area, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and possibly the rare black rhino. A picnic lunch will be served at the crater picnic site before ascending and driving to Karatu for overnight stay.

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Farm of Dreams Lodge

Day 13

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Lake Manyara and Back to Arusha

After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park for a relaxed game drive. The park is known for its lush forest, monkeys, elephants, birdlife, and scenic lake views. After lunch, drive back to Arusha for your final overnight stay.

Full Board

Arusha Serena Lodge

Day 14

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TBA

Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before your transfer to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your Great Migration safari with Tanzania Classic Tours.

Breakfast

TBA

INCLUDES

Airport Transfers
Meals and Accommodation as per Itinerary
All Park Fees
Concession Fees
Crater Fees
4x4 Pop Up roof Toyota Landcruiser
Professional English Speaking Driver Guide
Unlimited Drinking water and soft drinks for the whole trip
Luxury Treatments for the whole trip
Unlimited Game Drives
Government Taxes and VAT

Excludes

Personal Expenses
Additionally Activities- hot air balloon or walking safari
Personal Expenses
International Flights

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Our journeys are thoughtfully designed to deliver premium experiences while maintaining strong value for money. 

Accommodation & Stays

Carefully selected lodges, camps, and hotels that combine comfort, quality service, and prime locations to enhance your overall travel experience.

Arusha Serena Hotel

Nestled on the slopes of Mount Meru beside Lake Duluti, Arusha Serena Hotel is your serene gateway to Tanzania’s iconic Northern Safari Circuit. Once a colonial-era coffee farm, the hotel blends timeless charm with tranquil natural beauty. Cottage-style rooms and stone-built reception areas are set among manicured lawns and blooming Bougainvillea. Inside, vintage artefacts, leaded windows and French doors open to expansive lakeview gardens
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Elephant Spring Lodge

Immerse yourself in the raw beauty of Tarangire National Park at Elephant Springs, where your suite offers breathtaking views of the surrounding savannah.
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Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge

Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge nestles quietly on a secluded hillside in the northern Serengeti, perfectly placed just a thirty-minute drive from the legendary Mara River—renowned for its spectacular scenes of the Great Migration—and only forty-five minutes from Kogatende Airstrip, providing travelers effortless and scenic access into the wilderness. From this tranquil vantage point, endless plains stretch gracefully to the horizon, wildlife roams freely, and each sunrise unveils an ancient, ever-changing landscape, making the lodge an ideal gateway whether guests are chasing the drama of migration or simply seeking peaceful immersion in nature.
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Nyota Luxury Camp

Nyota Camps & Lodges offer two distinct yet complementary places to stay, each shaped by its landscape and designed for relaxed, thoughtful safari living. In the heart of the Serengeti, Nyota Serengeti Tented Camp places you close to wildlife and wide, open plains, where canvas, comfort, and the sounds of nature come together. Further south, Nyota Rift Valley Lodge sits high on the Rift Valley Escarpment, overlooking Lake Manyara below — a peaceful retreat with sweeping views and cooler air.
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Lion Paw Camp

In explicit view of the cradled Lake Magadi awaits you at the Lion’s Paw east of Ngorongoro’s caldera. Create unforgettable memories with views of large tusked elephants and the endangered black rhinos using your binoculars from the bar and lounge area. Lion’s Paw is 10 minutes away from the crater entrance, where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy serene bush dinners to crown your crater experience.
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