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Itinerary
Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport-Arusha Airport
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our company representative warmly welcomes you. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll either be transferred to your Arusha hotel for rest or directly to Arusha Airport for a scenic flight to Kogatende Serengeti. Prepare to begin your unforgettable journey tracking the Great Migration.
Once in the Serengeti, enjoy a short game drive on route to your camp, where you’ll settle in for the evening surrounded by the sounds of the wild. This marks the beginning of your thrilling 5-day safari adventure through the heart of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife territory. Dinner and overnight at your safari camp.
| LUXURY LODGES AND CAMPS | MID - RANGE LODGES & CAMPS | BUDGET LODGES &CAMPS |
|---|---|---|
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Ngorongoro Oldean Mountain Lodge / Neptun Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge |
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge/ the Retreat at Ngorongoro |
Karatu Tented Lodge/ Farm of Dream Karatu |
Ngorongoro Oldean Mountain Lodge
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Karatu Tented Lodge
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in the Serengeti
Start your day early with a stunning Serengeti sunrise, painting the plains in golden hues. After a hearty breakfast at camp, set out for a full-day game drive through the endless savannah, where the drama of the Great Migration unfolds before your eyes. Follow massive herds of wildebeest and zebras as they journey toward the Mara River, often trailed by predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas.
Your experienced guide will take you to prime viewing spots to witness unforgettable wildlife encounters. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your adventure into the afternoon. Return to camp for dinner, relaxation, and stories under the stars.
| LUXURY LODGES AND CAMPS | MID - RANGE LODGES & CAMPS | BUDGET LODGES &CAMPS |
|---|---|---|
|
Four Season Safri Lodge/ Lemala Nanyukie |
Kubukubu Lodge Serengeti/ Signature Serengeti |
Kontic Camp/Friends Camp & Lodge |
Four Season Safri Lodge
Kubukubu Lodge Serengeti
Kontic Camp
Day 3: Balloon Safari Over the Northern Serengeti
Day three begins with an early morning wake-up for a once-in-a-lifetime balloon safari over the breathtaking plains of Northern Serengeti. As the sun rises, you’ll gently lift off, soaring above the vast savannah dotted with acacia trees and teeming with wildlife. Below, witness hundreds of thousands of wildebeest roaming the land, inching closer to the mighty Mara River.
The panoramic views offer an unforgettable perspective of the Great Migration in motion. After landing, enjoy a special champagne breakfast in the bush. Spend the rest of the day on game drives near the Mara River, where crocodiles and hippos await. Return to camp for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.
| LUXURY LODGES AND CAMPS | MID - RANGE LODGES & CAMPS | BUDGET LODGES &CAMPS |
|---|---|---|
|
Four Season Safri Lodge/ Lemala Nanyukie |
Kubukubu Lodge Serengeti/ Signature Serengeti |
Kontic Camp/Friends Camp & Lodge |
Four Season Safri Lodge
Kubukubu Lodge Serengeti
Kontic Camp
Day 4: River Crossings and Exploring the Northern Serengeti
Today is dedicated to exploring the dramatic landscapes of Northern Serengeti, focusing on the Mara River—one of the most thrilling points of the Great Migration. After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive, patiently waiting near key crossing points where wildebeest brave the crocodile-infested waters in their quest for greener pastures.
Witness this raw spectacle of nature, filled with tension and triumph. Continue your journey beyond the river, exploring the remote and wildlife-rich areas stretching toward the border of Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve. Enjoy a packed lunch in the wild, and return to camp at sunset for dinner and your final night in the bush.
| LUXURY LODGES AND CAMPS | MID - RANGE LODGES & CAMPS | BUDGET LODGES &CAMPS |
|---|---|---|
|
One Nature Mara/ Bushtop Serengeti |
Maramara Lodge Serengeti/ Nyikani Migration Kogatende |
Sero Camp Kogatende/ Kontic Kogatende |
One Nature Mara
Maramara Lodge Serengeti
Sero Camp Kogatende
Day 5: Farewell Serengeti and Return Journey (110 words)
On your final day, rise early for one last game drive through the Serengeti’s golden morning light. Savor the sights and sounds of the wilderness one more time as you search for any wildlife you may have missed. After breakfast at camp, you’ll be transferred to Kogatende Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Arusha.
Upon arrival, you’ll either be taken to your hotel for an overnight stay or transferred directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international flight. Alternatively, continue your adventure with a flight to the tropical paradise of Zanzibar. This marks the end of your unforgettable Serengeti Mara River migration safari experience.
| LUXURY LODGES AND CAMPS |
|---|
|
Four Point by Sheraton |
Four Point by Sheraton
Four Point by Sheraton
Price Per Person
Low Season (April, May & November)
Quote for 7 Days Gurumeti River Great Migration Crossing
| GS | PP |
|---|---|
|
2 |
USD 5000 |
|
3 |
USD 5000 |
|
4 |
USD 5000 |
|
5 |
USD 5000 |
|
6 |
USD 5000 |
High Season (Rest of the Year)
Quote for 7 Days Gurumeti River Great Migration Crossing
| GS | PP |
|---|---|
|
2 |
USD 5000 |
|
3 |
USD 5000 |
|
4 |
USD 5000 |
|
5 |
USD 5000 |
|
6 |
USD 5000 |
- Price Includes
Transport as described in the itinerary
Safari activities-unlimited day game drives, nature walks, hiking and walks with local people (where specified), English-speaking driver-guide, expert local guides where necessary
All National Park and Conservancy fees
Accommodation as described in the itinerary (double/twin or triple rooms)
All meals while on safari-breakfasts, lunches (picnic lunch boxes when necessary) and dinners
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Flying Doctor emergency evacuation cover
- Price Excludes
- Entry Visas
- Airport transfers
- Activities cited as “optional” in the itinerary
- Travel Insurance
- Single Room Supplements.
- Personal spending-services or meals not mentioned as included, beverages in hotels, telephone calls and laundry etc.
- Tips/Gratuities (Kenya policy)
- Extra costs incurred as a result of alterations to the original tour plan e.g. different accommodations and services
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