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Itinerary in Details – 8-Day Mid-Luxury Mara River Safari

This 8-Day Mid-Luxury Mara River Safari offers one of Tanzania’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. You explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti, with a special focus on the Great Migration. During this season (late July to early October), massive herds gather in the Northern Serengeti, attempting the dramatic Mara River crossing a highlight of any 8-Day Mid-Luxury Mara River adventure.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha start your 8-Day Mid-Luxury Mara River

Welcome to Tanzania! An Africa Joy Safaris representative greets you at the airport and drives you to your Arusha accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax and prepare for your upcoming 8-Day Mid-Luxury Mara River Safari. Arusha is the gateway to all major parks in northern Tanzania.

Accommodation:
Mid-luxury – Kahawa House
Meals & Drinks: At own expense

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your Africa Joy Safaris guide collects you for a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Along the way, you pass Maasai plains and acacia-dotted landscapes. Tarangire is known for its elephant families, ancient baobabs, and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife throughout the dry season. You may see giraffes, hartebeest, lions, leopards, and countless bird species. After a picnic lunch, continue exploring before heading to Karatu.

Accommodation:
Mid-luxury – Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Meals: All meals included (drinks not included)

Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park (Seronera)

This morning, drive into the Ngorongoro Highlands and stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater. You then continue toward the Serengeti, entering through its southern plains. The Serengeti’s endless grasslands, rich wildlife, and high predator density make it unforgettable. You can spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, buffalo, and more before heading to camp for dinner.

Accommodation:
Luxury – Nyota Luxury Camp
Meals: All meals included (drinks not included)

Day 4: Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti – Following the Migration

After breakfast, travel through Central Serengeti toward the north, stopping for wildlife viewing along the way. This region hosts the Great Migration at this time of year, where vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope move in search of grazing. Reaching Northern Serengeti increases your chances of witnessing a Mara River crossing.

Accommodation:
Mid-range – Mara Heritage Camp
Meals: All meals included (drinks not included)

Day 5: Northern Serengeti – Mara River Region

Today, explore the dramatic landscapes of the Northern Serengeti, marked by hills, forests, rocky kopjes, and open plains. The highlight is the Mara River, where millions of animals attempt the dangerous crossing. Crocodiles, lions, hyenas, and other predators gather here, creating some of nature’s most intense spectacles.

Accommodation:
Mid-range – Mara Heritage Camp
Meals: All meals included (drinks not included)

Day 6: Northern to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, return slowly to Central Serengeti with an en-route game drive. You may choose to continue searching for the Great Migration before leaving the northern region. Every day brings new sightings, and the Serengeti always offers surprises.

Accommodation:
Luxury – Nyota Luxury Camp
Meals: All meals included (drinks not included)

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

This morning, travel back through the Serengeti and into Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You’ll spot wildlife along the way, often including giraffe families grazing on the lush slopes. By midday, you arrive at the Crater. This vast caldera shelters sweeping savannah, acacia woodlands, lakes, and one of Africa’s densest wildlife populations. With luck, you may see the endangered black rhino. After your game drive, return to Karatu.

Accommodation:
Mid-luxury – Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Meals: All meals included (drinks not included)

Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

On your final day, head to Lake Manyara National Park. Despite its compact size, the park offers dramatic scenery, from groundwater forests to the towering Rift Valley escarpment. Flamingos, elephants, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions thrive here. After a picnic lunch, drive back toward Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or Arusha Airport your choice.

We hope you enjoyed your 8-Day Mid-Luxury Mara River Safari with Africa Joy Safaris!

8-Day Mid-Luxury Mara River Included

• Park fees(For non-residents)
• All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

8-Day Mid-Luxury Mara River Excluded

• International flights(From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips(Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
• Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Optional Safari Activities: 8-Day Mid-Luxury Mara River

• Balloon Safari (USD 500 per person)
• Maasai Village Visit (U$DD 50 per vehicle)
• Night Game Drive Tarangire or Lake Manyara (USD 120 per person)
• Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk (U$D30 per person)
• Visit to the Olduvai Gorge and museum (U$D 40 per person)