8-Day Luxury Mara River Crossing Safari
Fly-in luxury safari positioned at the Mara River for the magnificent Great Migration river crossings.
TOUR OVERVIEW
An exceptional eight-day fly-in safari. Witness the dramatic Great Migration river crossings in the northern Serengeti from the comfort of premier luxury properties: Gran Meliá Arusha, Four Seasons Serengeti, Sayari Camp, and Neptune Ngorongoro.
An elite eight-day fly-in safari bringing you front-row to the Great Migration’s most dramatic crossings in pure luxury.
KEY EXPERIENCES
Tour Highlights
DAILY SCHEDULE
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 01Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to Gran Meliá Arusha. Safari briefing and welcome dinner in the evening.
Day 02Arusha to Central Serengeti
Arusha to Central Serengeti
Fly to Central Serengeti. Afternoon game drive in the predator-rich Seronera Valley. Settle into Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.
Day 03Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the central plains. Spot cheetahs, lions, leopards, and resident herds. Dinner and drinks at the Four Seasons.
Day 04Fly to Northern Serengeti
Fly to Northern Serengeti
Board a scheduled flight to Kogatende in the Northern Serengeti. Transfer to Sayari Camp. Afternoon game drive along the Mara River.
Day 05Mara River Crossings
Mara River Crossings
Spend a full day exploring the Mara River banks, tracking the herds as they prepare for the dramatic river crossings. Gourmet picnic lunch in the bush.
Day 06Mara River Crossings
Mara River Crossings
Another day of crossing watching and game viewing in the northern grasslands. Spot crocodiles on the banks and lions in the kopjes.
Day 07Fly to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Fly to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Fly back south and transfer to Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge. Enjoy high-end lodge amenities and private cottage fire.
Day 08Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari & Return & Departure
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari & Return & Departure
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a half-day game drive. Spot endangered black rhinos. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then return to Arusha. Transfer to the airport for your departure.
What's Included
- •All domestic scheduled flights within Serengeti
- •Luxury lodge accommodation throughout
- •Private 4x4 safari cruiser and dedicated guide
- •All park fees, concession fees, and crater fees
- •All meals and select beverages at lodges
- •Flying Doctor emergency evacuation insurance
Not Included
- •International flights
- •Visa fees
- •Tips and gratuities
- •Personal items
