Great River Crossing & Big Five Safari

Overview

About this safari

• Serengeti National Park
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Tarangire National Park

Day by day

Itinerary

1. Day 1 · Tarangire National Park

   Arusha – Tarangire National Park

   Begin your safari with a morning pickup from your Arusha lodge. Travel south to Tarangire National Park, famed for its enormous elephant herds, towering baobabs, and diverse birdlife. On the way, enjoy scenic views of the Maasai steppe, dotted with grazing livestock and traditional homesteads. Arrive in the afternoon for your first game drive before settling at your lodge for dinner.

   Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
   Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
   Meals: Lunch & Dinner
   Drinks: Soft drinks included

   • Pickup from Arusha and scenic drive through the Maasai steppe.

   • Afternoon game drive spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and lions.

   • Picnic lunch in the park with panoramic wildlife views.

   • Evening arrival at Farm of Dreams Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

   

   Meals: Lunch, Dinner  ·  Stay: farmofdreamslodge.com

2. Day 2 · Serengeti National Park - Central

   Tarangire – Central Serengeti National Park

   After breakfast, depart Tarangire and journey toward the Central Serengeti, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with sweeping savannahs and wildlife sightings along the way. Check in to Mbuni Tented Camp in the late afternoon. Head out for a short evening game drive to spot lions, cheetahs, and herds of zebra before sunset photography.

   Main Destination: Central Serengeti
   Accommodation: Mbuni Tented Camp
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Drinks: Soft drinks included

   • Morning departure with game spotting along rolling hills.

   • Lunch en route in a designated picnic area surrounded by wildlife.

   • Evening game drive in Seronera plains tracking predators.

   • Sunset photography over open grasslands.

   

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  ·  Stay: mbunitentedcamps.com

3. Day 3 · Serengeti National Park - Central

   Full Day – Central Serengeti National Park

   Spend a full day exploring Seronera, the predator-rich heart of the Serengeti. Witness lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas in action while large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle graze around you. Your guide will navigate to the best locations for photography and wildlife encounters.

   Main Destination: Central Serengeti
   Accommodation: Mbuni Tented Camp
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Drinks: Soft drinks included

   • Early morning game drive to catch predators at their most active.

   • Track lions, leopards, and cheetahs in the plains.

   • Picnic lunch amidst grazing herds.

   • Afternoon game drive focusing on wildebeest and zebra herds.

   • Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

   

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  ·  Stay: mbunitentedcamps.com

4. Day 4 · Serengeti National Park - North

   Central Serengeti National Park– Northern Serengeti National Park

   Travel north to the Northern Serengeti, approaching the Mara River. Stop for game sightings and photography along the route. Arrive at Sero Camp in the late afternoon and enjoy a short game drive to position yourself for the Great Migration viewing the following day.

   Main Destination: Northern Serengeti
   Accommodation: Sero Camp
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Drinks: Soft drinks included

   • Morning departure from Central Serengeti with game drives en route.

   • Observe migratory herds and resident predators.

   • Lunch in the bush with scenic Mara River views.

   • Evening game drive near Mara River for migration positioning.

   • Dinner and overnight at Sero Camp.

   

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  ·  Stay: serotentedcamps.com

5. Day 5 · Serengeti National Park - North

   Northern Serengeti National Park– Great Migration Mara River Crossing

   Today is dedicated to the epic Mara River crossing, where thousands of wildebeest and zebra risk crocodile-infested waters while lions, hyenas, and crocodiles hunt along the banks. Experience the thrill of one of nature’s greatest wildlife spectacles.

   Main Destination: Northern Serengeti
   Accommodation: Sero Camp
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Drinks: Soft drinks included

   • Early morning drive to the Mara River crossing points.

   • Observe predator-prey interactions and herd movements.

   • Picnic lunch in the bush amidst migrating animals.

   • Afternoon game drive focusing on lions, leopards, and crocodile activity.

   • Return to Sero Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

   

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  ·  Stay: serotentedcamps.com

6. Day 6 · Serengeti National Park - North

   Northern Serengeti – Mara Plainsing

   Spend a full day exploring the Mara Plains and remote Northern Serengeti areas. Spot predators stalking migration herds, enjoy birdwatching, and capture expansive landscapes.

   Main Destination: Northern Serengeti
   Accommodation: Sero Camp
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Drinks: Soft drinks included

   • Morning game drive along Mara Plains.

   • Focus on predator tracking and birdwatching.

   • Picnic lunch in the open plains near migrating herds.

   • Afternoon drive exploring remote migration routes.

   • Sunset photography and return to camp.

   

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  ·  Stay: serotentedcamps.com

7. Day 7 · Serengeti National Park - Central

   Northern Serengeti Nationa Park– Central Serengeti Nationa Park

   After a morning game drive, drive south toward Central Serengeti, stopping at scenic locations and for wildlife along the way. Afternoon game drives in Seronera provide final predator and plains game encounters before returning to camp.

   Main Destination: Central Serengeti
   Accommodation: Mbuni Tented Camp
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   Drinks: Soft drinks included

   • Early morning game drive before departure.

   • Scenic transfer to Central Serengeti with wildlife stops.

   • Afternoon game drive in Seronera plains.

   • Dinner and overnight at Mbuni Camp.

   

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  ·  Stay: mbunitentedcamps.com

8. Day 8 · Arusha City

   Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha / Airport

   Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Spot the Big Five and other wildlife while enjoying panoramic views. Conclude the safari with a scenic drive back to Arusha.

   Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
   Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
   Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
   Drinks: Soft drinks included

   • Early morning transfer to Ngorongoro Crater.

   • Crater descent and full-day game drive.

   • Big Five tracking: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and black rhinos.

   • Picnic lunch inside the crater.

   • Scenic drive back through Ngorongoro highlands to Arusha or airport.

   

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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