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7 Days Tanzania Northern Serengeti Migration Safari Tour (Mara River Crossing)
This 7 Days Serengeti wildebeest Migration Safari takes you through Tanzania Serengeti National Park renown for its massive great annual migration of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy a game drive while sighting some of the ferocious mammals like lions , cheetahs, elephants, zebras, antelopes, leopards and many more.Below is the day to day 7 days Serengeti wildebeest migration safari itinerary
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoying a world-famous Tarangire National Park (Included)
Serengeti It is home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth – the great migration of wildebeest (Included)
Serengeti National Park is a World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife: over 2 million ungulates, 4000 lions, 1000 leopard, 550 cheetahs and some 500 bird species
At the heart of the South Serengeti lies the world famous Ndutu.
Ndutu forms a part of the route for the annual migration of more than 2 million wildebeests and thousands of zebra, antelope and gazelle
Extinct volcanic caldera in the Eastern Ngorongoro Crater (Included)
Classed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater was formed when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed around 3 million years ago
Welcome to Lake Manyara National Park well known for the tree climbing lions, the soda ash lake that attracts pink flamingos
Lake Manyara National Park provides a unique wilderness experience. Including diverse landscapes such as the Rift Valley soda lake, open grasslands
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 01 Arusha – Lake Manyara
Upon arrival at Arusha/Kilimanjaro airport, your Tanzania GreyJoy Tours Safaris guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha
Day 02 Lake Manyara to Serengeti
Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see.
Day 03 Full day Serengeti (Seronera Area)GameDrive
After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the park. The area around Lobo and the Grumeti River has good resident game throughout the year.
Day 04 Serengeti (Central) – Northern Serengeti (Kogatende Area)
After breakfast, we head towards the far northern reach of the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Wagakuria. A long stretch of the Mara River runs through the northern Serengeti National Park and the Mara River provides the migration with its most difficult obstacle.
Day 05 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) – Serengeti (Central)
The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross or not cross until a couple of days later
Day 06 Serengeti (Central) – Ngorongoro
In the central plains there are carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena and cheetah. This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra that occurs between the Kenyan Mara and the Serengeti. About 35 species of plains animals can be seen there including the “big 5” – Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Leopard and Buffalo. After having your lunch, you will continue with game view in Serengeti heading to the gate of Serengeti to check out of Serengeti National Park, after there you will proceed with game on route heading to Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 07 Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After breakfast, descend into the crater with lunch box enjoying the game drive for more than 7 hours. Now inactive and filled with wildlife, the crater is a playground where you can enjoy game drives in in search of the Big Five. The park is supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the crater supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
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)
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.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
ENHANCE YOURSERENGETI IGRATION SAFARI TOUR WITH ADD-ON ACTIVITIES AND UPGRADES
Your tour includes all the essentials but you can add extra wow-factor to your tour by adding on the activities and accommodation upgrades that suit you best.
Optional activities you can add to this trip.
Optional accommodation upgrades and add-ons for this trip:
Outpost Lodge / Tulia Boutique Hotel /Lilac Campsite/ Panorama Campsite
- Tarangire Simba Lodge
- Tarangire Sopa Lodge
- Tarangire Nimali Camp
- Oliver’s Camp
- Mount Meru hotel
- Kitela Lodge (Karatu)
- Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
- The Manor at Ngorongoro
- Gran Melia Arusha
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GUEST REVIEWS
Adam M
We just got back from an amazing 4-day Safari with Greyjoy tours . The company really stands out with their outstanding level of service! The office was very helpful in customizing our trip to our needs and our budget. Our guide, Eugen, was very very experienced, he told us every single detail about the animals and background information about the national parks. Above any expectations, he served every day a super delicious lunch in a great scenery. Honestly, the lunches organized by Greyjoy were by far the best food we had in Tanzania! Eugen even cleaned the Safari Jeep every day, not that we have expected that at all. And last but not least he has a very good sense of humorSo if you are looking for an unbeatable safari experience in Tanzania look no further and go with Greyjoy tours & Safari and ask for Eugen as guide!
Catarina
Great people, with welcoming staff all the way from the entrance downstairs.
My visit was insightful, introduced me to the remarkable Tanzania. Absolutely one of the best companies in Tanzania
Lindsay Swartz Martinez
The food served was delicious and they truly went out of their way to ensure we are all having a great time.
Highly recommend GreyJoy to people who want to climb Kilimanjaro.
FAQ - FOR THIS TOUR
This tour starts and end in Arusha, Stars at 8am on Day 1 at your Arranged accommodation (location may vary – we’ll confirm the location in your final tour Itinerary.
What to pack for a Tanzania Safari?
Luggage:
- Duffle bag instead of suitcase (soft cases fit better in the jeep than hard cases)
- Smaller day backpack for personal belongings
Important documents:
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- E-visa
- Ticket / boarding pass
- Cash (US Dollars)
- Bank cards
- Vaccination booklet
- Travel insurance policy
Clothing:
- Long pants, for evenings or early mornings
- Shorts/ skirts/ dresses
- T-shirts, polos, short sleeve tops
- Long sleeve shirts for evenings or early mornings
- 1 or 2 sweaters, for evenings or early mornings
- Underwear, socks & nightwear
- Shoes (sneakers, hiking shoes)
- Slippers / sandals
- Belt, scarf, jewelry
- Swimwear
- A laundry bag (no plastic 🌿)
Camera & gadgets:
- Travel adapter (English 3-plug)
- Photo camera / video camera
- Different lenses *
- Camera memory card, battery and charger
- Phone & phone charger
- Ipad / tablet & charger
- Possibly GoPro or other gadgets
Useful Safari must-haves:
- Binoculars (8×32 or 10×42)
- Flashlight
- Pocket knife (handy during the picnic lunch)
- Tasty snacks or energy bars (you will get good meals, but some people like their own snacks as well)
- Travel alarm clock (or telephone)
- Tanzania guide / wildlife books / bird books
- Puzzle booklet or other entertainment for in the jeep
* for the safari we recommend a 70-300mm lens, but if you really want to go all-in the bigger the better, a 600mm lens is great for beautiful close-ups of wildlife!
👉🏽 Mosquito nets, towels, beach towels, shampoo and soap are provided by accommodations. You do not have to bring this.
Yes. Around 70% of our guests are solo so you can absolutely join this, or any other of our tours. Curious about who travels with us?
Everyone has their own favourites, but in general we find that these are the most popular:
- Night Game Drive
- Hot Air baloon Safari
- Cultural Tourism at Hazabe and Maasai Village
- Visit Tanzanite Museum
- Visit Maasai market & Cultural Heritage
Yes – but we cannot guarantee availability, especially in peak times, so if there is something that is definitely on your bucket list we suggest you pre-book it as part of your tour.
Accommodation on Mid-range safaris is in Lodges and sometimes Tented Camps. The approximate price range of this accommodation is: U$D 100-235 per person, per night.
All your food is provided by the lodge.
Accommodation on Luxury safaris in Tanzania is in Lodges and sometimes Tented Camps. The approximate price range of this accommodation is: U$D 235 – 600 per person, per night.
All your food is provided by the lodge.
NOTE
Lodges are full service facilities with private rooms or cottages with private bathrooms and have restaurants and lounges. Most have swimming pools. Many lodges are architecturally stunning made with local materials and inspired by local designs and the environment.
Tented camps are permanent or semi-permanent camps sited in areas of excellent game viewing. These provide many of the comforts of a lodge within private spacious canvas tents on a solid permanent base with beds and private baths, and high-quality meals. Tented camps are more intimate than lodges as they generally accommodate 12 to 20 guests.
We recommend booking as soon as you know you can travel, and have decided on which tour you would like to go on. Some of our tours can be quite popular so it’s best to secure your spot as soon as possible. Your spot can be booked with just a 20% deposit and full balance is due 45 days prior to departure.
We have guests in their late teens to their mid 60’s, but the average age is between 25–45. More important than age is attitude – we have found over the years that if you have a thirst for adventure then age is no barrier. Please do keep in mind though that a reasonable level of fitness is required – we can talk you through any specifics. The minimum age of joining a tour is 18 years old.
When booking a tour you can choose to pay in full, or reserve your seat with a 20% deposit and pay it off over time. The balance is due 45 days before your tour’s departure.
During the time between paying the deposit and your departure you can add more activities and customise your accommodation.
We accept most major credit cards.
