Safari Tour: Crossing Mara River Northern Migration - Tanzania Safari Tour
5-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by Kiliclimb Africa safaris
Offered by - Kiliclimb Africa safaris
Tour Features
The great migration, a continuous journey of over a million animals across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, is a must-see for wildlife and nature lovers. During your visit, you’ll explore Serengeti National Park, admire the beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater with its vast grasslands, and discover Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees. Additionally, you’ll visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Matawi Serengeti Camp (Kenzan) No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 2-3 | Kenzan Mara Tented Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 5 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, at 8:00 a.m., your guide will arrive at your hotel or the airport to pick you up and head towards Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch and wildlife viewing. As you leave the highlands, you’ll descend into the heart of wild Africa—the Serengeti National Park—where endless plains stretch as far as the eye can see. You’ll also make a brief stop at a viewpoint on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Among the many animals you may encounter are lions, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, giraffes, and more. You’ll stop for a picnic lunch inside the park. In the evening, you’ll arrive at your tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti. You’ll drive to your accommodation, where you can relax, enjoy dinner in beautiful surroundings, and retire to your well-appointed quarters.
Accommodation: Matawi Serengeti Camp
- Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Matawi Serengeti Camp (Kenzan)
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Northern Serengeti National Park
You will enjoy an early breakfast and set off on a game drive around 6:30 a.m., spending 6-7 hours exploring the amazing Serengeti. This will be the highlight of your 5-day safari.
The Serengeti is home to abundant wildlife, including impalas, buffalos, crocodiles, and hippos. It’s especially famous for the great migrating herds: 250,000 zebras, 1.5 million wildebeest, and 500,000 antelopes. The animals’ migration is driven by rainfall and varies each year. Besides the migrating herds, you may also see predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions.
After an extensive game drive, you’ll return to the camp around 2:00 p.m. to relax, dine, swim, and relive the memories of the day.
Accommodation: Kenzan Migration Camp
- Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Kenzan Mara Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Northern Serengeti National Park
This entire day is dedicated to game drives in the Serengeti. Home to abundant wildlife such as impalas, buffalos, crocodiles, and hippos, the Serengeti is especially famous for its vast migrating herds of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeest. The animals’ migration, driven by rainfall, varies each year.
From November to December, the herds move from the northern woodlands and hills to the southern grassy plains. During the longer rainy season, from April to June, they return north. Besides the migrating herds, you may also spot resident predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions.
Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
- Kenzan Migration CampMid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Kenzan Mara Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Central Serengeti National Park
After a hearty breakfast, you will set out for a full-day game drive in the Central Serengeti.
You’ll explore the diverse habitats of this iconic park, including the renowned short grass plains. You’ll witness the awe-inspiring sight of massive herds of wildebeest and zebras. In January, during a brief period of about three weeks, the majority of the wildebeest give birth, with around half a million calves born in a remarkable synchronized birthing event.
The open grasslands offer little cover, but the young wildebeest can run within minutes of being born and are typically strong enough to keep up with the herd within three days.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
- Luxury lodge located near Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Ngorongoro Crater
Early risers are rewarded with breathtaking views of the rising sun over the crater’s edge before embarking on a journey to the Ngorongoro Crater after a hearty breakfast.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Seven Wonders of Africa, was formed about three million years ago. It is 610 meters deep and covers roughly 260 square kilometers. With a dense animal population of approximately 25,000 ungulates, the crater offers the best wildlife viewing in all of Tanzania. Within minutes, you can see wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and some of the more than 500 bird species present.
With a bit of luck, you might even spot endangered black rhinos grazing in the grass. After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch, you will leave the crater in the afternoon and travel back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation or the airport.
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 15, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Kiliclimb Africa safaris
Kiliclimb Africa Safaris is committed to delivering exceptional travel experiences in Tanzania. We specialize in creating unforgettable journeys, showcasing breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife, and the warmth of Tanzanian culture. Our focus is on providing top-quality adventures at fair and transparent prices.
Our mission is to support local communities by generating employment opportunities while promoting sustainable tourism that preserves Tanzania’s natural beauty for generations to come.
We offer carefully curated safari adventures to Tanzania’s most iconic parks, including Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. For adventure seekers, we organize guided treks to Mount Meru and the legendary Mount Kilimanjaro. Our cultural excursions bring you face-to-face with fascinating local tribes such as the Hadzabe (Bushmen), Gidangodigi (Blacksmith), Datoga, Maasai, and Chaga.
At Kiliclimb Africa Safaris, we’re passionate about crafting personalized journeys that will stay with you forever. Your dream Tanzanian adventure starts here.
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