Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari with Mara River Migration

6 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Learn about the Big Five in Serengeti National Park
  • 02 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera
  • 03 Witness the majestic wildebeest migration
  • 04 Meet the nomadic Maasai tribe in the Ngorongoro Highlands

Watch the great wildebeest migration across the Mara River while experiencing the vastness of the world-famous Serengeti. Search for the elusive Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater, meet the nomadic Maasai tribe, and enjoy the romance of a tented camp in the heart of Serengeti National Park.

Watch the great wildebeest migration across the Mara River while experiencing the vastness of the world-famous Serengeti.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

  • Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, transfer to your lodge, where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Rest in your room, relax in the manicured gardens, enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool, or explore Arusha and the surrounding areas.

Accommodation: Mid-range lodge located in or near Arusha
Meals & Drinks: Meals at your own expense
Drinking water (other drinks not included)

2
Day 02

Journey to Northern Serengeti via Ngorongoro

  • Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Serengeti National Park, experiencing the vastness of this territory and marveling at the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-spotted savannah.

  • Visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional), where you will meet the elders, warriors, women, and children, learning about the culture, beliefs, and traditions of Tanzania's last nomadic tribe.

  • En route, go for a game drive before arriving in the Northern Serengeti, in time for another afternoon game drive.

  • Keep an eye open for a variety of inhabitants, including both predators and prey.

Accommodation: Mbugani Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

3
Day 03

Great Migration Safari in Northern Serengeti

  • Venture deeper into the world-famous Serengeti in search of the great wildebeest migration.

  • Base yourself around the Mara River area, where crocodiles prey and the wildebeest wait to cross. For days, their numbers increase and anticipation grows. However, for no apparent reason, many turn and wander away from the water's edge. Eventually, the wildebeest will choose a crossing point that varies from year to year and cannot be predicted. Nowhere in the world is there a movement of animals as immense as the great wildebeest migration, and to witness it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Accommodation: Mbugani Tented Camp

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

4
Day 04

Game Drives Between Northern and Central Serengeti

  • Enjoy another day concentrated solely on game drives as you travel between the Northern and Central Serengeti. You have the flexibility to create your own itinerary.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

  • Head for a full-day game drive in the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The Crater is famous for providing some of Africa's best game viewing, as there is an ever-present abundance of wildlife. This is due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor.

  • Descend 610 metres into the Crater, where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino, wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant's and Thomson's gazelle, and giant tusked elephants, plus lions, leopards, cheetahs, as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals, and wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • In the late afternoon, you will return to Arusha for your final evening.

6
Day 06

Departure from Arusha

  • Head to the airport for your onward journey.

Mara River crossings, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater floor

Where this trip takes you

Mara River crossings, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater floor

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 3 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meals

  • Accommodation

  • English-speaking Tanzania guide

  • 4x4 safari Land Cruiser

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

Know before you go

  • Make sure you have a medical checkup as required.

  • Upgrade your accommodation: This tour offers mid-range accommodation, and upgrades to luxury properties are available.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.

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