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Luxury River Crossing Migration Safari: An 8-Day Wildlife Experience!

  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Max People : 1
  • 7 Destinations
  • Yes! Can be Tailor-made

Experience the ultimate Tanzanian luxury safari as you journey through the nation's most breathtaking wildlife reserves, culminating in the unforgettable spectacle of the River Crossing Migration. This tour begins in Tarangire National Park, famed for its majestic elephants and iconic baobab trees, before moving on to the lush beauty of Lake Manyara National Park. Venture into the heart of the Serengeti, where you’ll explore both the central and northern regions, home to Africa's renowned predators and the dramatic river crossings of the Great Migration.

End your adventure with an exploration of the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, with visits to a traditional Maasai village to experience their culture firsthand. Throughout your journey, enjoy luxurious accommodations and exceptional game-viewing opportunities, making for a truly unforgettable safari!

8 Days, 7 Nights

~ 1 night in Arusha, 1 night in Tarangire, 1 night in Karatu, 3 nights in Serengeti & 1 night in Ngorongoro Highland.

  • Day 1: Arusha/ Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha City
  • Day 2: Arusha City - Tarangire National Park
  • Day 3: Tarangire - Lake Manyara National Park- Karatu
  • Day 4: Karatu - Central Serengeti
  • Day 5: Central Serengeti - Northern Serengeti
  • Day 6: Northern Serengeti (Full Day)
  • Day 7: Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highland
  • Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater - Transfer to Airport & Departure

Day 1: Arusha/ Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha City.

Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by your driver for a transfer to the luxurious Four Points by Sheraton in Arusha. Take time to relax and unwind in your elegant surroundings, preparing for the adventures that await. Enjoy a restful evening with a delectable dinner at the hotel!

  • Accommodation - Four Points by Sheraton Arusha (Luxury).
  • Meal Plan - Lunch & Dinner Included.

Day 2: Arusha City - Tarangire National Park.

After breakfast, your safari begins with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large herds of elephants and ancient baobab trees. Spend the day on a thrilling game drive, observing the park’s rich diversity of wildlife. Midway through the day, you’ll pause for a delicious picnic lunch amidst the park’s beautiful surroundings, allowing you to continue your exploration without missing a moment of the action. In the late afternoon, you'll head to Maramboi Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight just outside the park!

  • Accommodation - Maramboi Tented Lodge (Luxury).
  • Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Day 3: Tarangire - Lake Manyara National Park- Karatu.

Following breakfast, journey to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and hippos. Enjoy a full day of game viewing, complemented by a delightful picnic lunch within the park, which allows you to appreciate the stunning lake views. Later, drive to Kitela Lodge in Karatu, where you'll have dinner and spend the night in the serene highland setting!

  • Accommodation - Kitela Lodge (Luxury).
  • Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Day 4: Karatu - Central Serengeti.

Today, after breakfast, you’ll set off for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. As you cross the Ngorongoro highlands, the expansive plains of the Serengeti unfold before you. Along the way, enjoy a picnic lunch while marveling at the incredible scenery. In the afternoon, arrive in the central Serengeti and embark on your first game drive. As evening falls, check into Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in this luxurious tented camp!

  • Accommodation - Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge (Luxury).
  • Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Day 5: Central Serengeti - Northern Serengeti.

After an early breakfast, we’ll begin our drive from Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti. This area is famous for the thrilling river crossings during the Great Migration, where wildebeest and zebras cross dangerous rivers filled with crocodiles. We'll have lunch in the park while enjoying the game drive, getting close to the action. In the evening, you’ll arrive at Mara Mara Tented Lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay, preparing for a full day of exploration tomorrow.!

  • Accommodation - Mara Mara Tented Lodge (Luxury).
  • Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Day 6: Northern Serengeti (Full Day).

Spend a full day exploring the northern Serengeti, where the Mara River crossings occur. Witness one of nature's greatest spectacles as wildebeest and zebras brave the treacherous waters. Enhance your experience with an optional early morning balloon safari, offering breathtaking views of the Serengeti from above. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive, and return to Mara Mara Tented Lodge for dinner and another comfortable overnight stay!

  • Accommodation - Mara Mara Tented Lodge (Luxury).
  • Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Day 7: Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highland.

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive as you journey back south towards the Ngorongoro highlands. En route, you'll have the unique opportunity to visit a Maasai village, where you’ll learn about their traditional way of life, engage with community members, and even join in their beautiful dances. After this enriching cultural experience, continue to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge for dinner and a restful night!

  • Accommodation - Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury).
  • Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater - Transfer to Airport & Departure.

Today you’ll visit Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most beautiful natural sights in Africa, a place where you’ll experience otherworldly beauty with extraordinary wildlife. Watch as, from above, morning mist rolls up and over the crater rim, and notice how the steep walls suggest a place unlike any other. Down below on the crater floor, explore a lost world preserved in a state of pristine isolation, one that shelters lions and hyenas, elephants and black rhinos, flamingos and golden jackals. There are also forests, hippo filled lakes, a salt pan and hyena dens, and you’ll never lose the sense that you’ve stumbled into a safari theme park where everything’s wild.

All good things must come to an end and this is the moment when your safari with us draws to a close. We're sorry to see you go, but you'll leave us not as a guest but as a friend and with so many amazing safari memories to take with you. We hope to see you again!

  • Accommodation - End of tour (No accommodation).
  • Meal Plan - Breakfast & Lunch Included.

  • Park entry fees, Government fees & taxes.
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional).
  • A professional driver/guide.
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as an upgrade).
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional).
  • Bottled mineral water & Soda throughout the safari.
  • AMREF Flying Doctor Insurance.
  • Arrival and Departure Transfer.
  • All meals as specified to fit your preferences.
  • International flights (From/to home).
  • Additional accommodation before/end of the tour.
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day).
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusion section.

Important to Know.

~ Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

~ This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older.

~ Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 5 are free.

~ If an accommodation is fully booked, we will suggest a comparable alternative.

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Frequently Asked Questions

~ You make your inquiry with a preferred package (ready package or tailor-made package), your perfect dates, and the size of your group after looking through our guide and trip samples and deciding what you want for your safari.
~ We will discuss it with you and look over various options (consultations via direct messaging, calls, or emails whichever is convenient for you).
~ Following that, we will make tentative reservations for any group tour dates or lodging, if available, and, if not, we will look for other options and forward them to you as soon as the reservations are confirmed.
~ Will email an invoice and payment details for a deposit equal to 30% of the tour's total cost. Once your deposit has been made and received, you will receive a booking confirmation.

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~ Below are our bank details, and we accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. This is the fastest and easiest method of payment, as it avoids the necessity of complying with numerous banking procedures. However, please note that there is a 3.5% charge on top of the trip cost for credit card usage, which goes directly to the bank and not Nature Joy Discoveries.
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~ We will also email you the invoice, which you can use to start the payment process. as soon as we provide you with the officially Nature Joy Discoveries contract confirmation.

The itinerary given here requires that you will be traveling by car. At the beginning of your safari, we will pick you up at the airport and drop you off at the airport woth our cozy 4 x 4 vehicles. The distances between the national parks are not insufficient, and our Tanzanian roads are quite uneven in certain areas. There may be a way to cut down on the amount of time you spend in your car on this safari: you can choose to fly out your first safari destination at the beginning of the safari, fly back at the end, or do both. Please ask your Nature Joy Discoveries tour consultant about this if it interests you.

We have the best terms and conditions that will suit every traveler who chooses to book with us. Click the link and read them carefully.

~ All travelers entering from or passing through nations where yellow fever is endemic must have a yellow fever vaccination.
~ Avoid wearing black and blue clothing during game drive as these colors have been known to attract Tsetse flies.
~ Pack light clothing for your safari, such as pants, long-sleeved shirts, hats, sunglasses, and sun cream.
~ Bring a camera for photos and binoculars, if you don't have a binocular, you can get it from us.
~ Visas are required for entry into Tanzania; foreigners can apply for a visa online prior to travel.
~ Bring a passport that is valid for at least six months after the date of entry and/or visa insurance.
~ Bring a warm sweater and jacket because the nighttime temperatures can drop to 5 C.

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