8‑Day Great River Crossing & Big Five Safari

Activities:

• 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.

Itinerary:

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

Activities:

• 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.

Itinerary:

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

Activities:

• 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.

Itinerary:

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

Activities:

• 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.

Itinerary:

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

Activities:

• 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.

Itinerary:

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

Activities:

• 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.

Itinerary:

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

Activities:

• 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.

Itinerary:

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

Activities:

• 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.

Itinerary:

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