8-Day Serengeti Mara River Migration Safari
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- No Middlemen
Overview
This 8-day private safari follows the route Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti incl. Mara River (4 nights) → Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara. Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your Arusha lodge.
Every itinerary runs in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and an English-speaking driver-guide, with park fees, meals on safari and your choice of lodge category included. Rates are per person in USD, sharing, and depend on group size and lodge tier.
Trip Highlights
- Giant baobabs and large elephant herds in Tarangire
- Tree-climbing lions, hippos and elephants at Lake Manyara
- The Big Five on the Ngorongoro Crater floor, with a picnic lunch
- Game drives on the endless plains of the Serengeti
- Great Migration river crossings at the Mara River (roughly July–September)
Trip Features
Trip Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your Arusha lodge. Overnight in Arusha.
Arusha Planet Lodge
A 3-star eco-friendly chalet lodge in Moshono, Arusha, with Mount Meru views and a pool.
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Gran Meliá Arusha
Arusha's 5-star benchmark between coffee plantations, with Mount Meru views.
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Mount Meru Hotel
A landmark 4-star hotel on 15 acres of gardens beside the Arusha Golf Course.
Learn MoreDepart for an afternoon game drive in Tarangire National Park. Overnight near Tarangire.
Escarpment Luxury Lodge
A boutique eco-luxury lodge on the Great Rift Valley rim above Lake Manyara.
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Farm of Dreams Lodge
A mid-range farm-style lodge in Karatu with garden chalets, a pool and organic dining.
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Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
A 5-star colonial-style lodge in 40 acres of gardens near the Ngorongoro Crater.
Learn MoreTransfer to the Serengeti's central Seronera area for an afternoon game drive. Overnight in the Serengeti.
Two nights at a camp positioned for the Mara River crossings — the most dramatic chapter of the Great Migration, when herds of wildebeest and zebra brave the crocodile-filled river (best roughly July–September).
Game drive while moving south through the Serengeti toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Overnight on the crater rim.
Escarpment Luxury Lodge
A boutique eco-luxury lodge on the Great Rift Valley rim above Lake Manyara.
Learn MoreFarm of Dreams Lodge
A mid-range farm-style lodge in Karatu with garden chalets, a pool and organic dining.
Learn MoreNgorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
A 5-star colonial-style lodge in 40 acres of gardens near the Ngorongoro Crater.
Learn MoreFull morning game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor with a picnic lunch. Overnight on the crater rim.
Escarpment Luxury Lodge
A boutique eco-luxury lodge on the Great Rift Valley rim above Lake Manyara.
Learn MoreFarm of Dreams Lodge
A mid-range farm-style lodge in Karatu with garden chalets, a pool and organic dining.
Learn MoreNgorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
A 5-star colonial-style lodge in 40 acres of gardens near the Ngorongoro Crater.
Learn MoreEn-route game drive at Lake Manyara National Park before transferring to Arusha/Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Rates by Group Size & Lodge Category
Per person, in USD, sharing. The more you travel together, the lower the per-person rate. Solo travellers and larger groups on request.
| Tier | Lodge / Camp | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Range | Arusha Planet Lodge · Farm of Dreams Lodge · Mara River Camp | £3,280 | £2,580 | £2,350 |
| Luxury | Mount Meru Hotel · Escarpment Luxury Lodge · Nyikani Migration Camp | £4,150 | £3,450 | £3,220 |
| Ultra Luxury | Gran Meliá Arusha · Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge · Nimali Mara | £5,720 | £5,030 | £4,790 |
Prices per person. Lodge names link to their full pages with rooms and photos. Prices in GBP are converted from US dollars at the rate of 27 Sep 2026. Bookings are confirmed in USD.
Optional Add-ons & Experiences
Extend or elevate your safari with any of the experiences below. Let your booking consultant know when you enquire and we'll build it into your itinerary.
Climb Kilimanjaro
Combine your safari with a Kilimanjaro climb — most travellers climb first and finish with the safari.
Zanzibar Beach Extension
Add a few days on the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar after your safari.
Safari Cost Include
- Park entry fees
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- English-speaking driver-guide
- All meals while on safari
- Drinking water
- Accommodation per the tier selected
Safari Cost Does Not Include
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal expenses
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