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5-Day Mara River Crossing Safari
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5 Days / 4 Nights

5-Day Mara River Crossing Safari

Migration Safari through Northern Serengeti, Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, shaped around your private journey.

Duration
5 Days
Safari Style
Migration Safari
Pace
Focused days, timed for wildlife
Price From
$1,940 per person

DESTINATIONS COVERED

OVERVIEW

The route, at your pace

This 5 days migration safari traces a private route through Northern Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Eyasi. Each day follows the places named in the itinerary, with your own vehicle and guide setting the rhythm.

The journey brings together a descent into Ngorongoro Crater, meaningful cultural encounters, and well-placed flights that shorten long road transfers. It is designed for travelers who want the character of each place to unfold without losing the freedom of a private safari.

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ITINERARY & HIGHLIGHTS

Your journey, day by day

DAY 1+

Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, drive to Arusha National Park, game drive and viewing until evening. Overnight at Green Side Hotel.

DAY 2+

Transfer to Arusha Airport for flight to Kogatende, safari in North Serengeti on arrival. Overnight at Acacia Migration Camp.

DAY 3+

Game drive toward Central Serengeti, afternoon game drive. Overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp.

DAY 4+

Drive to Ngorongoro via a Maasai village, game drive in the crater until evening. Overnight at Marera Lodge.

DAY 5+

Morning drive to Lake Eyasi to visit the Bushmen tribe (Datoga and Hadzabe). Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure flight.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • A game drive on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater
  • A cultural visit with communities around Lake Eyasi
  • A Maasai village visit woven into the route
  • A fly-in connection that saves time between landscapes

ADD-ONS AVAILABLE

Hot Air Balloon Safari

Early morning, ~1 hour flight

$599 pp

Chemka (Kikuletwa) Hot Springs

Half day

$200 pp

Half Day Arusha National Park Game Drive

Half day

$210 pp

What's Included

  • airport transfers
  • 4x4 safari jeep
  • professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • all park entrance fees
  • crater service charge
  • Maasai village visit
  • accommodation with meals as per itinerary
  • mineral water

Not Included

  • ×international/local flights
  • ×visa
  • ×tips
  • ×Local flight Arusha-North Serengeti not included

YOUR DATES, YOUR JOURNEY

Shall we hold your dates?

Every safari is private, and departure dates remain flexible around your plans.