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6-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari: Wildebeest Migration & Mara River Crossing

Offered by: USD Safari Tours

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Journey Snapshot

🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 6 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

Arusha (City)

Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By

Experience the very best of Tanzania's iconic Northern Circuit in unmatched luxury and comfort. This exclusive six-day private safari is specially designed around the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, with a focus on witnessing one of nature's most dramatic spectacles - the Mara River crossing in the northern Serengeti. Your journey takes you through some of Tanzania's most remarkable landscapes and wildlife destinations, including the wildlife-rich Tarangire National Park, the endless golden plains of the Central Serengeti, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands. Travel in comfort with a private safari experience tailored to your pace, while enjoying exceptional wildlife viewing, stunning scenery, and carefully selected luxury accommodations along the way. From vast herds of wildebeest and zebra to iconic African predators, every day brings a new opportunity to experience the magic of Tanzania. Highlights: Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti Experience the spectacular Mara River crossing Explore Tarangire National Park and its abundant wildlife Discover the endless plains of the Central Serengeti Visit the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands Enjoy a private, personalized safari throughout Experience Tanzania in exceptional luxury and comfort

Route

Start	Arusha (City) (Day 1)
Day 2	Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 3	Central Serengeti National Park
Day 4	Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti National Park
Day 5	Northern to Central Serengeti National Park
Day 6	Ngorongoro Crater
End	Arusha (City)

Tour Features

Day 1 :Arrival in Arusha Day 2 :Arusha to Tarangire National Park Day 3 :Central Serengeti National Park Day 4 :Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti National Park Day 5 :Northern to Central Serengeti National Park Day 6 :Ngorongoro Crater

Activities & Transportation

Route: Arusha (City)
Duration: 6 day
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

Gran Meliá Arusha Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

2

Kitela Lodge Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

3

Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

4

Mara Mara Tented Lodge Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

5

Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

6

No accommodation

All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day by Day

Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

⏱Morning 🏨Gran Meliá Arusha Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City) 🍽Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by a Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris representative, who will assist with your transfer to your accommodation. Settle in and enjoy a restful evening as you prepare for the incredible adventure ahead. Dinner and overnight at Gran Meliá Arusha.

Day 2 Arusha to Tarangire National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Kitela Lodge Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP 🍽All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

After breakfast, your private safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:00am. Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a luxury picnic lunch inside the park.

Day 3 Central Serengeti National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Following an early breakfast, embark on a scenic journey to the iconic Serengeti National Park, entering through the picturesque Naabi Hill Gate. En route, enjoy a captivating game drive across the boundless plains as you make your way to the heart of the central Serengeti, renowned for its thriving big cat populations, golden savannahs and breathtaking wildlife encounters.

Day 4 Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Mara Mara Tented Lodge Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Today, your journey takes you to the remote and untamed northern Serengeti, near the legendary Mara River - an exclusive vantage point to witness one of nature's greatest spectacles: the great wildebeest migration river crossing, typically occurring from July to October. Spend the afternoon immersed in game drives across this dramatic landscape, where immense herds brave crocodile-infested waters and apex predators such as lion and leopard track their every move. This region offers some of the most intense and awe-inspiring wildlife encounters on the continent, all experienced in the comfort of a private, expertly guided safari.

Day 5 Northern to Central Serengeti National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

After breakfast, begin your day with a morning game drive through the breathtaking landscapes of the northern Serengeti, capturing the last moments of wildlife activity in this spectacular region. After a bush lunch or picnic, your guide will drive you southward toward the central Serengeti. Upon arrival, unwind at your camp or lodge and enjoy a restful evening in preparation for the following day's journey into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for more exceptional game viewing.

Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Today, rise early for a scenic transfer and game drive from the central Serengeti to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a journey of approximately three hours. Along the way, immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Maasai people with a visit to a traditional Maasai boma, and explore the fascinating Olduvai Gorge, an important paleoanthropological site known as the "Cradle of Mankind." Upon arrival, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a final game drive. This lush and wildlife-rich haven offers a great chance to spot the rare black rhino, along with many other iconic species. After your unforgettable crater experience, your driver will return you to Arusha. Upon arrival, you may choose to relax at your hotel or continue to your onward destination, depending on your travel plans.