[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-9-days-mara-river-crossing-safari-great-wildebeest-migration-serengeti-ngorongoro":3},{"title":4,"cost":5,"content":6,"category":7,"days":8,"image":9,"summary":10,"destinations":11,"countries":18,"idx":19,"keyPhrase":20,"included":21,"excluded":29,"overview":35,"$id":36,"$sequence":37,"$createdAt":38,"$updatedAt":39,"$permissions":40,"$databaseId":44,"$tableId":45},"9 Days Mara River Crossing Safari: Great Wildebeest Migration, Serengeti & Ngorongoro",20000,"\u003Ch2>Day 1 of the 9 Days Mara River Crossing Safari: Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Upon arrival at \u003Cstrong>Kilimanjaro International Airport\u003C\u002Fstrong>, you will be met by a representative and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Lake Duluti Lodge\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>18 spacious contemporary African-styled romantic chalets inside a 30-acre active coffee farm\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Private deck with views of indigenous trees\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Fine cuisine, five-star service, eco-friendly architecture\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Coffee shop, patisserie, swimming pool\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Meals:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cdiv data-type=\"horizontalRule\">\u003Chr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3>Day 2: Arusha – Northern Serengeti (Kogatende Airstrip) – Northern Serengeti Game Drive\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fserengetimasaimara.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F05\u002FAeroplane-in-Serengeti-600x398.jpg\" alt=\"Serengeti National Park Tanzania - Serengeti Masai Mara\">\u003Cp>After breakfast, an Open Africa representative will meet you at your lodge and drive you to \u003Cstrong>Arusha Airstrip\u003C\u002Fstrong> for your charter flight to \u003Cstrong>Kogatende Airstrip\u003C\u002Fstrong>. You will arrive around noon, then your driver will drive you to your luxury tented camp for hot lunch (20 minutes from Kogatende to \u003Cstrong>Lemala Mara Tented Camp\u003C\u002Fstrong> or \u003Cstrong>Mara Under Canvas Luxury Tented Camp\u003C\u002Fstrong>). After lunch, explore the park and drive along the \u003Cstrong>Mara River\u003C\u002Fstrong>. You might see hippopotamus and crocodile on the river bank, plus giraffes, buffalo, elephants, lions, cheetahs and other predators.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Mara Under Canvas Tented Camp\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Meals & drinks:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and all kinds of drinks\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cdiv data-type=\"horizontalRule\">\u003Chr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3>Day 3 & Day 4: Northern Serengeti – Full-Day Game Drives Following the Migration\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch for full-day game drives in \u003Cstrong>Northern Serengeti (Kogatende area)\u003C\u002Fstrong>, following the Great Migration at the \u003Cstrong>Mara River\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Game drives will be along the Mara River and other interesting places where large groups of wildebeest are at that period. After the full day of game drive, return to the camp for evening leisure and hot dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Mara Under Canvas Tented Camp\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Meals:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cdiv data-type=\"horizontalRule\">\u003Chr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3>Day 5: Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti National Park\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tarangirenationalparks.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F03\u002Flion-serengeti-africa.jpg\" alt=\"Explore The Central Serengeti | Serengeti National Park | Tanzania\">\u003Cp>Today, set off to \u003Cstrong>Central Serengeti National Park\u003C\u002Fstrong>. After passing the \u003Cstrong>Lobo Valley hills\u003C\u002Fstrong>, you will see the plains of the Central and Southern Serengeti and start to understand the meaning of “Serengeti” – endless plain. Animals such as elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, topi, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles and many more can be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Meals:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cdiv data-type=\"horizontalRule\">\u003Chr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3>Day 6: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater View\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch for the final game drive in Serengeti NP, driving towards the \u003Cstrong>Ngorongoro Crater\u003C\u002Fstrong>. As soon as you reach the edge of the crater rim, the crater appears half a mile below you, inviting you to gaze at this jaw-dropping natural wonder. Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest volcano caldera, formed three million years ago, considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>We will get out of the safari jeep to enjoy the Ngorongoro Crater view. Afterwards, proceed to the lodge for evening leisure and hot dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Gibb’s Farm Sanctuary Lodge\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Meals:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cdiv data-type=\"horizontalRule\">\u003Chr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3>Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara National Park\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthfvnext.bing.com\u002Fth\u002Fid\u002FR.dc82c3197e3f204b963df8b037b64afd?rik=5m%2b8YSmgVjeyIg&pid=ImgRaw&r=0\" alt=\"Lake Manyara National Park - Africa Destination - Micato Safaris\">\u003Cp>After breakfast, your driver guide will drive you to the \u003Cstrong>Ngorongoro Crater\u003C\u002Fstrong> and descend into it for game viewing. The crater was formed over 3 million years ago and is inhabited by a unique ecosystem with more than 25,000 animals. In the grass steppes and Acacia forest, you will find almost every type of animal from the East African savanna. The \u003Cstrong>Big Five\u003C\u002Fstrong> (rhino, elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard) and most species found in the Serengeti, including zebra, hippos, wildebeest and cheetahs, can be viewed close up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Later in the afternoon, drive to your accommodation in \u003Cstrong>Lake Manyara National Park\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Meals:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cdiv data-type=\"horizontalRule\">\u003Chr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3>Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park – Tarangire National Park\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Breakfast at daybreak before you drive into \u003Cstrong>Lake Manyara National Park\u003C\u002Fstrong>. You cannot fail to be captivated by the rich and diverse wildlife. In the grass steppes and Acacia forest, you will find almost every type of animal from the East African savannah, with the exception of topi, Masai giraffe and impala. It is also possible in a few hours to see the big five – lions, elephants, buffalo and leopards. After extensive wildlife watching and hot lunch at the lodge, your driver guide will drive you to \u003Cstrong>Tarangire National Park\u003C\u002Fstrong> for dinner and overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Tarangire Sopa Lodge (inside the park)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Meals:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cdiv data-type=\"horizontalRule\">\u003Chr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3>Day 9: Tarangire National Park – Arusha – Kilimanjaro Airport or Lake Duluti Lodge\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>After breakfast, full-day game drive in \u003Cstrong>Tarangire National Park\u003C\u002Fstrong>, the third-largest national park in Tanzania, covering 2,600 sq km and established in 1970. The numerous \u003Cstrong>baobab trees\u003C\u002Fstrong> will initially catch your eye. Tarangire derives its name from the \u003Cstrong>Tarangire River\u003C\u002Fstrong>, which rises in the highlands of central Tanzania and winds through the game sanctuary. The river lures herds of plains migrants from the parched surrounding area to its shrunken but permanent brackish waters during the dry season. Tarangire is the first park in Africa with a big number of African elephants.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Late in the afternoon, your driver guide will drive you back to \u003Cstrong>Arusha town\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Depending on your flight itinerary, you might be dropped off at \u003Cstrong>Kilimanjaro International Airport\u003C\u002Fstrong> for your flight to the next destination or back to your hotel in Arusha town for your Zanzibar vacation the following day.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Lake Duluti Lodge, Arusha town\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Meals:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>","Tanzania Packages",9,"https:\u002F\u002Fik.imagekit.io\u002F3xxlsxilu\u002FlionKingItineraryImgs\u002F9-days-wildebeest-crossing-the-mara-river-special-safari\u002Fcbtlpbkv_nTtiFf7hs.png?tr=w-1000,h-500,f-webp,q-90","9-Day Mara River Crossing Safari: watch wildebeest cross Mara River, Serengeti game drives, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire in luxury tented camps",[12,13,14,15,16,17],"Arusha National Park","Mt Kilimanjaro National Park","Serengeti National Park","Ngorongoro Conservation Area","Lake Manyara National Park","Tarangire National Park",[],"9-days-mara-river-crossing-safari-great-wildebeest-migration-serengeti-ngorongoro","Mara River Crossing Safari",[22,23,24,25,26,27,28],"Accommodation in budget lodges or safari camps","Meals as outlined in the itinerary","Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide","Experienced English-speaking tour guide","Park entry fees","Roundtrip airport transfers","Drinking water throughout the trip",[30,31,32,33,34],"International flights","Optional activities such as Rhino tracking at Ziwa and the Top of the Falls hike","Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees","Tips (recommended: approximately US$15 per person per day)","Additional accommodation before or after the tour","\u003Ch2>Overview\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>Mara River Crossing Safari\u003C\u002Fstrong> is primarily focused on the \u003Cstrong>Great Wildebeest Migration\u003C\u002Fstrong>, when over 2.5 million wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and gazelles, cross the \u003Cstrong>Mara River\u003C\u002Fstrong> backward and forth between the \u003Cstrong>Northern Serengeti (Kogatende area)\u003C\u002Fstrong> and the \u003Cstrong>Masai Mara Game Reserve\u003C\u002Fstrong> in southern Kenya. The best time to see the crossing is from the \u003Cstrong>end of August to the end of October\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Seeing the crossing is not guaranteed due to climate change, but once you confirm your booking, our experts will advise you on the best dates to witness this significant event of the Serengeti National Park.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This luxury safari also includes visits to \u003Cstrong>Central Serengeti\u003C\u002Fstrong>, \u003Cstrong>Ngorongoro Crater\u003C\u002Fstrong>, \u003Cstrong>Lake Manyara National Park\u003C\u002Fstrong> and \u003Cstrong>Tarangire National Park\u003C\u002Fstrong>, with a \u003Cstrong>one-way flight from Arusha to Kogatende Airstrip\u003C\u002Fstrong>. The itinerary is designed as an 8-day \"\u003Cstrong>Wildebeest Crossing the Mara River Special Safari\u003C\u002Fstrong>\" (extended to 9 days in the detailed program), starting and ending in \u003Cstrong>Arusha\u003C\u002Fstrong>, with luxury lodges and tented camps, private 4x4 transportation and expert safari guides.\u003C\u002Fp>","68f388790019a9b2bdad",29,"2025-10-18T12:30:48.857+00:00","2026-07-08T10:38:06.572+00:00",[41,42,43],"read(\"user:68f36a0200013862d69d\")","update(\"user:68f36a0200013862d69d\")","delete(\"user:68f36a0200013862d69d\")","68f367910018455f03ca","68f3827900030c38d484"]