4-Day Mara Safari in Northern Tanzania with Big Five Game Drives

Morning: Arrival at Arusha Airport, followed by a scenic drive north through the beautiful landscapes of Tanzania.

Afternoon: Stop for lunch en route at a local lodge or rest area, then continue the journey toward the Mara Region.

Evening: Check in at your lodge or tented camp in the Mara.

Night: Enjoy a welcome dinner at the lodge and a briefing for your safari adventure. Relax under the African stars and take in the scenic drive, African landscapes, and sunset over the Mara plains.

Early morning: Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, perfect for spotting predators and photographing wildlife.

Breakfast: Return to the lodge for breakfast, or enjoy a packed breakfast in the bush.

Late morning and afternoon: Continue game drives through the Mara's vast plains and riverine areas. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and hippos.

Lunch: Picnic lunch in the park or at the lodge, depending on your safari style.

Evening: Head out for a sunset game drive before returning to camp. Enjoy sundowners with the savannah as your backdrop.

Night: Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge or tented camp, with chances for Big Five sightings, photography opportunities, and Mara River exploration.

Morning: Choose an optional hot air balloon safari over the Mara at extra cost for a breathtaking aerial view of the wildlife, or enjoy a morning game drive instead.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the lodge after your morning adventure.

Midday: Optional visit to a Maasai village for a cultural experience, or continue exploring wildlife-rich areas.

Afternoon: Continue with a game drive or relax at the lodge.

Evening: Enjoy sunset in the Mara, sundowners, and an optional bush dinner.

Night: Overnight at your lodge or tented camp, with opportunities for an optional hot air balloon experience, a cultural Maasai visit, additional game drives, and relaxation in nature.

Early morning: Optional early morning game drive for one last chance to spot wildlife in the Mara.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the lodge or packed breakfast in the park.

Mid-morning: Check out and begin the drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for onward travel.

Afternoon: Stop for lunch en route, if applicable, and continue the journey with memories of your Mara adventure.

Evening: Drop-off at your hotel or airport, with final wildlife encounters, a farewell to the Mara, and a scenic drive back.