Migration Safari, Jul to Oct
7-Day Great Migration Mara Crossing Safari
Designed for those who want to witness the iconic Mara River crossings. Four days in the Serengeti, two nights in the north, plus Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. From $2,299 per person.
Migration Safari
The Iconic Mara River Crossings
From July to October, over a million wildebeest plunge into the Mara River in one of nature's most dramatic spectacles. Nile crocodiles lurk below. The wildebeest hesitate, then surge, and the chaos begins. This is the crossing everyone has seen on television, and this safari takes you there.
The 7-day itinerary gives you four full days in the Serengeti, including at least two nights in the northern Serengeti to maximize your chances of witnessing a crossing. You'll also explore Tarangire's elephant herds, Lake Manyara, and finish with the Ngorongoro Crater.
7 Days
Duration
From $2,299
Per Person
Jul–Oct
Peak Season
Price Per Person (USD)
⚡ Book 8–12 months ahead, fills fast
Other Safari Tiers
Day by Day
7-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Airport pickup and transfer to Kibo Palace Hotel. Optional Arusha city tour: Cultural Heritage art gallery, local markets, Maasai Market.
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Pick up at 7:45am. Drive to Tarangire, famous for elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Diverse game including lions, leopards, giraffes, and zebras. Picnic lunch. Overnight at Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge.
Day 3
Drive to Central Serengeti
Depart for Central Serengeti (4–5 hours). Brief stop at Ngorongoro viewpoint. Optional Maasai village visit en route. Picnic lunch at Naabi Hill Gate. Afternoon game drive. Overnight at Lala Salama Serengeti Luxury Camp.
Day 4
Central to Northern Serengeti
Morning game drive as you drive north to the Mara River. Arrive in time to witness Great Migration crossings, thousands of wildebeest vs Nile crocodiles. Overnight at Safari Haven Migration Camp inside the park.
Day 5
Full Day in Northern Serengeti
Sunrise to sunset game drive tracking the migration. Dramatic crossings, big cat sightings, and spectacular landscapes. Overnight at Safari Haven Migration Camp.
Day 6
Northern Serengeti to Ndutu / Ngorongoro
Sunrise safari then a bush breakfast stop. Transfer south through the central Serengeti. Continue to Ngorongoro highlands. Overnight at Masek Tented Lodge inside Ndutu.
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater
Early descent into the crater with packed breakfast. Five hours on the crater floor: elephants, lions, black rhinos, hippos, and flamingos. Drive back to Arusha, arriving around 5pm.