8 Days fly out from Mara River Crossing Experience to Zanzibar

This 8-day safari offers an unforgettable fly out from Mara River Crossing experience, combining thrilling wildlife encounters with a relaxing Zanzibar beach escape. Begin your journey in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, where you can spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, before heading

8-day Tanzania safari · From $4,000 USD per person

Destinations: Tarangire National Park · Serengeti National Park · Mount Kilimanjaro National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area

What's included

• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• All park entrance fees.
• Accommodation as per itinerary.
• Professional Guide
• Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Bottled water
• Free Wi-Fi

What's not included

• International and domestic flights
• Visa and travel insurance.
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, drinks)
• Tips and gratuities
• Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari )

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

   Arrive at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport. Meet your guide and transfer to your lodge. Relax and prepare for your safari journey. Overnight: Arusha

2. Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park

   Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, baobabs, and wildlife diversity. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. Overnight: Tarangire Lodge or Camp

3. Day 3: Tarangire → Ngorongoro Crater (Black Rhino Exploration)

   Travel to the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. Spot the Big Five, including the elusive black rhino, as well as hippos, lions, and elephants. Overnight: Ngorongoro

4. Day 4: Ngorongoro → Central Serengeti (Big Cat Experience)

   Drive to Central Serengeti (Seronera area), known for its high concentration of lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Enjoy an afternoon game drive tracking big cats in their natural habitat. Overnight: Central Serengeti Lodge

5. Day 5: Central Serengeti → Northern Serengeti

   Travel north toward the Mara River region, observing wildlife along the way. Arrival in Northern Serengeti in time for sunset views over the plains. Overnight: Northern Serengeti Lodge or Camp

6. Day 6: Full Day – Follow the Great Migration

   Spend a full day tracking migratory wildebeest and zebra herds. Observe predator-prey interactions and the movement of the Great Migration across the Northern Serengeti plains. Overnight: Northern Serengeti Lodge or Camp

7. Day 7: Full Day – Mara River Crossing

   Experience a full day at the Mara River, witnessing dramatic river crossings (seasonal: July October) while crocodiles and predators hunt nearby. Your guide will position you at the best vantage points for photography

8. Day 8: Half-Day Game Drive → Fly to Zanzibar

   Enjoy a morning game drive in Northern Serengeti to capture final wildlife sightings. Transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar, where white-sand beaches and turquoise waters await.

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