7-Day Mara River Crossing Migration Safari
Safari Overview
From the moment your feet hit the ground, your adventure begins! One of our warm and welcoming Benson Safaris Tanzania team members will greet you at the airport. If you’d like to ease into the journey, we can arrange a cozy stay before the tour kicks off.
Safari Highlight
- Arusha
- Tarangire National Park
- Mto wa Mbu
- Karatu Highlands
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Serengeti National Park
- Arusha (Return & Departure)
detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Hello Arusha, Gateway to the Wild!
Karibu Tanzania! Welcome to the land of endless skies, untamed wilderness, and thrilling tales waiting to be lived. After landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your personal transfer will whisk you away to the enchanting Ilboru Safari Lodge in Arusha. Spend the day swimming in the serene pool, soaking up local culture on a day tour, or simply relaxing and dreaming about the incredible safari that awaits you.
Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Accommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge – Mid-range lodge nestled in the leafy embrace of Arusha
Day 2 – Into the Wild Heart of Serengeti
Fuel up on a hearty breakfast, then hit the road to the legendary Serengeti National Park! Pass through the spellbinding Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where every curve in the road reveals another jaw-dropping vista. Want to add a splash of culture? Stop by a Maasai village and meet the spirited guardians of this land.
Arrive at Kati Kati Tented Camp and dive straight into your first safari drive – lions, giraffes, elephants… who knows what the grasslands will gift you!
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp – Mid-range tented magic under the Serengeti stars
Day 3 – Mara River: The Great Migration Drama Unfolds
Ready for the wildest show on Earth? Head to the Mara River, where the suspense is real, and the drama is nature-made. Crocodiles lurk. Wildebeests hesitate. The air thrums with anticipation. Will they cross? When? It’s unpredictable, unforgettable, and totally electrifying.
Tonight, sleep with the sounds of the Serengeti in your ears at the rustic-chic Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge
Day 4 – Serengeti Splendor
Spend another day on safari in this dreamy landscape of golden plains and wild wonders. Keep your camera ready – every moment could be magic. From leaping gazelles to prowling predators, Serengeti writes its own stories.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge
Day 5 – Serengeti Symphony: North to Central
You call the shots today. Whether you want to linger longer in the north or start the trek toward the Central Serengeti, the day is yours to shape. Game drives are tailored to your rhythm, and every path holds new surprises.
Spend the night at the soul-soothing Kati Kati Tented Camp under skies that sparkle like nowhere else.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Day 6 – Into the Cradle of Life: Ngorongoro Crater
Get ready to be amazed! Descend into the mighty Ngorongoro Crater, where endangered black rhinos, massive elephants, and flocks of flamingos share a mythical volcanic caldera. The scenery alone is worth the trip – but the wildlife? Pure magic.
After your crater quest, return to Ilboru Safari Lodge, your home away from home in Arusha.
Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Accommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge
Day 7 – Farewell for Now
Your heart will be full, your camera roll overflowing, and your spirit forever changed. Today, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home. But don’t worry – Africa has a way of calling you back.
Main Destination: Airport
Accommodation: None (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast included
End of Tour – But Never the End of Adventure.
Safari Terms
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Inclusion
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Professional, certified English and French-speaking safari guide
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- All National Park entry and concession fees (including for vehicle and driver)
- Accommodation during the safari as specified in the Intinerary
- Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
- 24/7 phone support during the safari
Exclusion
- International flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Personal travel expenses (e.g. souvenirs, tips, laundry)
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary
- Accommodation before and after the safari if not mentioned (can be arranged at extra cost)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities for guide and lodge staff (optional but appreciated)