7-Day Big Five Safari (Great Migration River Crossings) – July to September
Price:
$4180.00
Duration
7 Days
People:
21
Tour Overview
What Included
Not included
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
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Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport – Transfer to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to Arusha, marking the start of your safari adventure. After a short briefing, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the city before heading to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.
Luxury accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha
Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner -
Day 2: Air transfer from Arusha to Northern Serengeti National Park
Depart your hotel in the morning and transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Kogatende Airstrip in the Northern Serengeti.
Upon arrival, begin an exciting game drive across the vast plains of the Serengeti, home to abundant wildlife including elephants, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeest, and various antelope species. Predators such as lions and leopards are also commonly seen. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive.
Dinner and overnight stay in Northern Serengeti.
Luxury accommodation: Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks included: Soft drinks, wine & beer (liquor not included) -
Day 3: Northern Serengeti National Park – Mara River
After an early breakfast, depart for a full day of wildlife exploration around the Mara River.
Witness the dramatic Great Migration river crossings, where thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cross crocodile-infested waters in search of greener pastures. This breathtaking natural spectacle is one of Africa’s most iconic experiences.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Luxury accommodation: Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks included: Soft drinks, wine & beer (liquor not included) -
Day 4: Northern to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel toward Central Serengeti with a picnic lunch en route. Enjoy a scenic game drive while exploring diverse landscapes and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
Central Serengeti is renowned for its year-round wildlife, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, and large herds of herbivores.
Arrive at your luxury camp in the afternoon for relaxation, followed by dinner and overnight stay.
Luxury accommodation: Nyumbani Serengeti Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks included: Soft drinks, wine & beer (liquor not included) -
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including lions, elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hyenas, and flamingos around Lake Magadi. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending in the afternoon.
Transfer to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Luxury accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks included: Soft drinks, wine & beer (liquor not included) -
Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive.
The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, diverse birdlife, and scenic landscapes set against the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy your final wildlife experience before returning to Arusha.
Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.
Luxury accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks included: Soft drinks, wine & beer (liquor not included) -
Day 7: Departure – Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable safari experience.
No accommodation
Meal plan: Breakfast