Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Serengeti Safari from Arusha with Mara River Crossing

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the remarkable cycle of life as animals give birth during the calving season
  • 02 Behold the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Serengeti wildebeest migration
  • 03 Experience the heart-pounding drama of Mara River crossings, a true test of wildlife survival
  • 04 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive inside the volcanic caldera
  • 05 Explore Kogatende in the northern Serengeti, best known for the Mara River crossing

Witness the grandeur of the Serengeti wildebeest migration and Mara River crossings on this meticulously crafted 5-day safari from Arusha. Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area into Serengeti National Park, where the Big Five roam year-round and the annual movement of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes creates the mesmerizing Great Migration. Continue to Kogatende in the northern Serengeti, best known for the Mara River and the dramatic wildebeest crossing in search of greener water and pastures.

Witness the grandeur of the Serengeti wildebeest migration and Mara River crossings on this meticulously crafted 5-day safari from Arusha.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Pick up from Arusha or the airports and transfer to Ngorongoro Crater through the conservation area. Descend inside the volcanic caldera for a full-day game drive. In the evening, check in at your lodge, Rhino Lodge 3*, in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

2
Day 02

Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Transfer to Serengeti National Park with a drive en route through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti. The Big Five of the African savannah can be found here all year round.

An optional visit to the Odulpai Gorge is available.

Stay at Heritage Tented Camp, a 3* tented camp.

3
Day 03

Northern Serengeti Safari in Kogatende

Transfer to the northern part of the Serengeti, called Kogatende, for a full-day safari. This area is best known for the Mara River and the annual wildebeest crossing to the Kenyan side in search of greener water and pastures.

Stay at the Serengeti Heritage Mara Tented Camp (3*).

4
Day 04

Full-Day Mara River Crossing Safari

Enjoy a full-day safari focused on the river crossing. You can also find all the animals of the savannah here.

Stay at the Serengeti Heritage Mara Tented Camp (3*).

5
Day 05

Morning Safari and Return to Arusha

Enjoy a morning safari before taking the return flight to Arusha city from the Kogatende-Mara River area.

Serengeti National Park, Mara River crossings, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, Mara River crossings, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodations, as stated in the itinerary
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water on all days

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Balloon tour
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips to guide and cook
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • The government-imposed increase in taxes and/or park fees
  • Alcohol drinks

What to bring

  • T-shirts and tank tops
  • Long-sleeved shirts (for protection from sunburns)
  • Shorts, light long pants, or convertible long-short pants
  • Warm fleece pullover or jacket
  • One swimsuit
  • Cotton socks and underwear
  • Pyjamas
  • One pair of comfortable walking shoes
  • One pair of sandals or flip-flops
  • Wide-brimmed hat
  • Bandana (for dust)
  • Heavy sweater, gloves, and toque if travelling in the cold season (June - August)

Know before you go

  • Visa can be processed at the airport upon arrival.
  • For a person who has already been vaccinated, there will be no need for a negative RT-PCR certificate.
  • The tour price per person decreases as the number of clients increases.
  • Wheelchair availability.
  • For special filming and pictures, there will be an extra cost.
  • Travellers can easily arrive and depart on public transport.
  • Infants are required to sit on laps; seats are available for private safari.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Shoppers Shop, Arusha
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,656.00 — $2,100.00
Double Sharing $1,656.00

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