7-Day Mara River Crossing Experience
The 7 Days Mara River Crossing Experience is an extraordinary safari adventure designed to immerse travelers in one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles — the Great Wildebeest Migration river crossings in the northern Serengeti. This unforgettable journey takes guests deep into the heart of the migration route, where massive herds of wildebeests and zebras gather along the famous Mara River before making their dramatic crossings through crocodile-filled waters.
This safari offers extended time in the northern Serengeti, allowing travelers to fully experience the movement of the migration herds while enjoying exceptional game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and remarkable predator action. From powerful river crossing scenes to endless savannah wildlife encounters, every day brings thrilling safari moments and incredible photography opportunities.
Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, honeymooners, couples, and adventure travelers, this safari combines luxury, adventure, and unforgettable wildlife experiences in Tanzania’s most iconic migration region.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (or Arusha Airport), you will be warmly welcomed by our representative driver and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
This day is kept at leisure, allowing you to relax, unwind, and settle in after your journey, surrounded by the calm atmosphere of the city.
Overnight: Njiro Legacy, Arusha
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
After a relaxed morning, your professional safari driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 AM to begin your safari adventure.
You will drive to Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. As you enter the park, the landscape opens up into vast savannah dotted with these iconic trees, creating a truly picturesque setting.
Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch served at a scenic spot within the park. Keep your camera ready as you may encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of bird species.
In the late afternoon, exit the park and head to your lodge, where you can relax, take in the beautiful surroundings, and enjoy a peaceful evening.
Mamadunia Safari Lodge is a beautifully maintained property set in a quiet, natural environment, offering a perfect balance of comfort and authenticity. The lodge is known for its spacious, tastefully designed accommodations, excellent food, and genuinely warm hospitality. With its peaceful atmosphere, lush surroundings, and attentive service, Mamadunia provides a relaxing and high-quality stay that guests truly appreciate after a day of safari.
Overnight: Mamadunia Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included during safari: Drinking water, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages
Day 3: Serengeti National Park (Full Day Game Drive)
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, enjoying a scenic drive via the Ngorongoro Highlands with game viewing en route.
Upon entering the Serengeti, the endless plains open up before you, offering one of Africa’s most iconic safari landscapes. Enjoy afternoon game viewing as you make your way deeper into the park in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and large herds of plains game.
Arrive at camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the wilderness.
Sound of Silence Camp is an exclusive luxury tented camp set in a quiet, remote area of the Serengeti, offering a truly immersive wilderness experience. The camp is known for its elegant, spacious tents, exceptional privacy, and personalized service. With stunning views, excellent cuisine, and close proximity to prime wildlife areas, it provides a perfect balance of comfort, tranquility, and authentic safari atmosphere.
Overnight: Sound of Silence Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included during safari: Drinking water, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages
Day 4: Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti (Mara River Crossing Region)
After breakfast, depart the Central Serengeti and enjoy a scenic game drive northward toward the northern sector of Serengeti National Park. This journey itself is a rewarding safari experience, with chances to encounter predators, large herds of plains game, and diverse landscapes transitioning from savannah to riverine woodland.
Arrive in the Northern Serengeti, a region world-renowned for the dramatic Mara River crossings. During the Great Migration season, vast numbers of wildebeest and zebras gather along the riverbanks, building tension before plunging into crocodile-infested waters one of Africa’s most thrilling wildlife spectacles.
Enjoy a game drive in the Mara River area, with flexibility to stop for a picnic lunch in the bush or continue wildlife viewing before heading to your camp.
Arrive at Classic View Serengeti Camp, your home for the next two nights. The camp is beautifully positioned to access key migration corridors and river crossing points. It offers spacious, well-appointed tented suites with comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and private verandas overlooking the vast Serengeti wilderness. The warm hospitality, excellent service, and tranquil setting make it an ideal base for an immersive Northern Serengeti safari.
Settle in, enjoy freshly prepared dinner, and relax under the stars while listening to the sounds of wildlife nearby.
Overnight: Classic View Migration Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included during safari: Drinking water, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages
Day 5: Full Day Game Drive – Northern Serengeti (Mara River Crossings)
Spend a full day exploring the Northern Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives focused around the Mara River ecosystem. This prime territory for witnessing the Great Migration river crossings, where thousands of wildebeest and zebra attempt to cross the river while avoiding predators in wait.
In addition to the migration, the area is rich in resident wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and large crocodiles basking along the riverbanks. The open landscapes and fewer safari vehicles allow for exceptional wildlife viewing and photography at a relaxed pace.
Return to Classic View Serengeti Camp in the late afternoon for leisure time, followed by another delicious dinner and a peaceful night in the heart of the wilderness.
Overnight: Classic View Migration Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: North Serengeti – Ndutu Region (Southern Serengeti)
After an early breakfast, enjoy an early morning and morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti as you continue exploring different wildlife-rich areas of the park.
Later, proceed with game viewing as you gradually make your way towards the southern Serengeti and Ndutu region.
Arrive at Masek Tented Lodge in the late afternoon, a breathtaking property set in a stunning location overlooking the lake. The lodge offers beautifully designed tented accommodation, combining luxury, comfort, and an immersive bush experience where wildlife can often be seen directly from the lodge area.
Enjoy dinner and a relaxed evening in this spectacular setting.
Overnight: Masek Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included during safari: Drinking water, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater and descend into the Crater for a half-day game drive.
The crater is one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations, offering high chances of spotting the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, all within a dramatic volcanic caldera.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated scenic site inside the crater before ascending and driving back to Arusha. In the late afternoon with unforgettable memories of your safari.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Included during safari: Drinking water, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Professional safari guide from Serengeti Sarabi Safaris
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Accommodation during safari
- Park entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fees
- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and VAT
- Unlimited game drives
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional balloon safari
- Laundry services
- Accommodation before or after safari unless specified
This Safari package starts from $ 2,600 per person, with final pricing depending on number of travelers, choice of accommodation and travel season.
For a tailored itinerary and detailed quote please get in touch with our team.
