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مضيفون ومشغلون موثقون وجهات وتجارب أفريقية فاخرة احجز الآن أو اطلب عرضاً مخصصاً
5-Day Mara River Crossing Migration Safari

Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

5-Day Mara River Crossing Migration Safari

5.0 / 5 · 403 reviews Offered by Ozon Light Tours 5-Day

Overview

Experience one of nature's greatest spectacles on this 5-day safari to the northern Serengeti. Witness the dramatic Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest and zebras attempt the famous Mara River crossing while predators lurk nearby. Explore the vast Serengeti plains, enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania's most iconic safari destination. This itinerary offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience the migration at its peak.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

5-Day

Route

Arusha to Arusha

Via Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP

Country & park

Tanzania / Tarangire National Park

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

18 years

Activities

game drives

Accommodation

Karatu Villas Lodge - Mid-range lodge 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included

Meals

Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

5-Day Mara River Crossing Migration Safari
Tarangire National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* USD $2,244 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 n/a* USD $2,244 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.

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Route

Tour route map
country Tanzania
Start Arusha (Day 1)
Day 1 Tarangire NP
Day 2 Central Serengeti NP
Day 3-4 Northern Serengeti NP
Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater
End Arusha (Day 5)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

18
Minimum age of 18 years

The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Karatu Villas Lodge

Day 1

Karatu Villas Lodge

Mid-range lodge 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included

Lunch & Dinner Included

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Tukaone Weavers Camp

Day 2

Tukaone Weavers Camp

Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Tukaone Weavers CampTukaone Weavers CampTukaone Weavers Camp
Heritage Mara Camp

Day 3

Heritage Mara Camp

Mid-range tented camp inside Northern Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Heritage Mara CampHeritage Mara CampHeritage Mara Camp
Tukaone Weavers Camp

Day 4

Tukaone Weavers Camp

Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 5

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire game drive

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire game drive

In the morning, you will depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day guided game drive. Famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, Tarangire offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous bird species. After an exciting day in the park, proceed to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Karatu Villas Lodge Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Game drive in central serengeti

Day 2

Game drive in central serengeti

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park and enjoy a game drive en route through the park’s vast plains. The Central Serengeti is renowned for its year-round wildlife concentrations, offering excellent chances to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of herbivores. Arrive at your tented camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Central Serengeti National Park Stay: Tukaone Weavers Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Great Migration in Northern Serengeti

Day 3

Great Migration in Northern Serengeti

After an early breakfast, depart for the northern region of Serengeti National Park in search of the Great Migration. Spend the day exploring the Mara River area, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebras gather and may attempt the dramatic river crossing. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, including opportunities to spot crocodiles, big cats, and other predators that follow the migration. Return to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park Stay: Heritage Mara Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Continue with migration, night in Central

Day 4

Continue with migration, night in Central

After breakfast, continue with the migration at the Mara River, witnessing the dramatic Great Migration river crossing and predator action if conditions allow. After lunch, depart for Central Serengeti with a game drive en route across the vast plains. Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight stay in the Central Serengeti. Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park Stay: Tukaone Weavers Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Game drive in crater then drive to Arusha

Day 5

Game drive in crater then drive to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Explore this unique wildlife sanctuary, home to the Big Five and a wide variety of animals within its stunning caldera landscape. After lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for drop-off and end of safari services. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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)

Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Ozon Light Tours
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Ozon Light Tours

5.0 operator rating 404 reviews

Ozon Light Tours shines as your premier tour operator for unforgettable Wildlife Safaris, Beach Escapes, Mountain Adventures, and Cultural Journeys in Tanzania and East Africa in General. Our dedication to excellence ensures that your dream Safari becomes a reality. We comprehend the significance of your Tanzania experience, be it a safari, holiday, or honeymoon. Trust us for genuine expertise and guidance, making your Safari a cherished memory.

Office In

Tanzania

Size

10-20 employees (Founded in 2021)

Member Of

TATO, AMREF FLYING DOCTORS & TBB

Tour Types

Custom budget tours that can start every day

Destinations

Tanzania

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Top organized and amazing Safari Tour

We had an amazing 6 day Safari Trip with Ozon, the communication with the office was top. the service and booker accomondations were also unbelieveable. i would this tour again.

Thomas · Austria

Verified

The trip of a lifetime!

We had an excellent trip with Ozone Light Tours! We felt completely safe the entire time, and for the most part totally relaxed knowing everything was taken care of for us. Our guide, Dennis, was absolutely incredible- he navigated some intense roads while also being able to spot tons of animals. He was always cheery and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. All of our lodges and hotels were amazing. As someone that plans out every minute of my vacations on a spreadsheet, the hakuna matata style of Tanzania and Ozone Light took some getting used to. We didn’t always know exactly what to expect, what was going on, or what would happen next, which made it so that I had to send a lot of emails with a lot of questions instead of the information being provided proactively. This didn’t detract from the trip, though. My emails were always answered promptly and all necessary information was always shared. I knew we didn’t have to worry about what we didn’t know because we were taken care of. We would highly recommend Ozone!!

Emma · United States

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Efficient, good, listening and perfect to organise your trip, you can trust them!

What can I say except thank you for this incredible and unforgettable trip? I had high expectations for this first safari, and I must say that I am very happy and grateful to have placed my trust in Ozon and especially in our fabulous guide Elijah, who made these four days of safari a timeless experience. We could not have hoped for anything better thanks to his smile, his good humor, his explanations about each species, each tribe, and each plant, and his 1000% commitment. Thanks to him, we were able to see an unexpected number of animals (two leopards, more than 40 lions, cheetahs, crocodiles, rhinos, hippos, flamingos, giraffes, and elephants—I'm forgetting some because there were so many). If you are looking for a high-quality, immersive, and above all memorable and unforgettable trip, I strongly recommend Ozon, and lucky are those who get Elijah, who made our experience unique thanks to his knowledge and his desire to give his all to help us discover the wonders of Tanzania. We were absolutely blown away by our experience. Thank you again to Ozon and especially to our guide Elijah!

Photo by Ingrid
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Ingrid · France

Verified

Very reactive

It’s hard to find the words, as this experience far exceeded all my expectations. This safari in Tanzania will remain forever etched in my memory. From the very beginning, everything was perfectly organized by Ozon Light, but what truly made this trip exceptional was our guide, Elijah. Over these four timeless days, he shared his passion with incredible energy, constant kindness, and impressive professionalism, making every moment even more enriching. Thanks to him, we were lucky enough to witness absolutely incredible wildlife. You could truly feel his desire to give us the best safari possible—and he more than succeeded. If you’re looking for an authentic, immersive, and unforgettable safari, I can only recommend Ozon Light. And I hope you’re lucky enough to have Elijah as your guide. A huge thank you to Ozon, and especially to Elijah, who turned this journey into an absolutely unforgettable memory

Alexis · France

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour is unavailable for children.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Karatu Villas Lodge - Mid-range lodge 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Arusha

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Ozon Light Tours, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

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