The Mara River crossing combined with a day among the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers.
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Style
- Mid-Range
- Country
- Tanzania
- Format
- Private
9 days · Mid-Range
At a glance
- 9
- Days
- 8
- Nights
- 5
- Places to stay
- Private
- Group
Where you'll stay
- Tulia Boutique Hotel
- Marera Valley Lodge
- Seronera Malaika Luxury Camp
- Malaika Migration Luxury Camp
- Seronera Migration Luxury Camp
6 stops across Tanzania
- 1ArushaDays 1–9
- 2TarangireDay 2
- 3Ngorongoro CraterDay 3
- 4SerengetiDays 3–7
- 5KaratuDays 7–8
- 6Lake EyasiDay 8
Every day is flexible — we tune the pace, lodges and game drives to you.
Arrive Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Settle in, explore local markets or unwind before the safari.
Where you stay
Tulia Boutique Hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Tarangire National Park
A full day of game drives in Tarangire, famous for large elephant populations along the river, giraffes, zebras, lions, birdlife and distinctive baobab trees.
Where you stay
Marera Valley Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Ngorongoro Crater
An early start to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, then a full-day game drive on the crater floor with its Big Five and a picnic lunch.
Where you stay
Seronera Malaika Luxury Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Northern Serengeti
Transfer through the central Serengeti, known for resident wildlife, to the northern Serengeti, with game drives en route.
Where you stay
Malaika Migration Luxury Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Mara River Crossing (Northern Serengeti)
Witness thousands of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles brave the river, facing crocodiles and strong currents. Timing depends on migration patterns, but your guide maximises your chances.
Where you stay
Malaika Migration Luxury Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Mara River Crossing (Northern Serengeti)
Another day focusing on the Mara River crossing and surrounding wildlife, with large prides of lions often resting on kopjes.
Where you stay
Seronera Migration Luxury Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Central Serengeti to Karatu
A final morning game drive in the northern Serengeti, then back through the central Serengeti and on towards Karatu near the Ngorongoro Crater.
Where you stay
Marera Valley Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Hadzabe Tribe, Karatu
A cultural day with the Hadzabe, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa, learning about their hunting techniques and deep connection to the land.
Where you stay
Marera Valley Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Arusha and Departure
After breakfast in Karatu, transfer back to Arusha, with time to relax before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Rates are in US dollars, per person sharing, based on the lodges in this itinerary. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates and party.
Per person sharing
USD
From, per adult sharing, USD. Prices are guides and may change with season, availability and exchange rates. See our terms for payment and cancellation details.
Included
- All park entry fees
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- All meals as indicated
- Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Bottled water during game drives
- Hadzabe cultural experience
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