Every year between the months of July and October, thousands of wildebeest and migratory animals cross the crocodile infested Mara River in an attempt to reach the lush, green grass plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve. It is an ultimate life-and-death spectacle and one that leaves travelers with unforgettable memories. Our 8 days tour of Tanzania takes you to the action packed Mara River, located at the border of Tanzania and Kenya. This is an opportunity not to be missed by safari enthusiasts.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $7,505.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
The Driver will have a pick up board bearing the client's name
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
8 Days Great Wildebeest Migration - Mara River Crossing lasts about 8 days.
Prices start at $5,245 per person for this Arusha experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $7,505. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 12 departures a day between 12:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
Children aged 5–12 pay from $2,622, adults from $5,245. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 6 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. The Driver will have a pick up board bearing the client's name Pickup points include Arusha Airport.
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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I highly recommend Gilmag safaris for being flexible in customising the itinerary according to our preferences and budget. Mary always replied to my messages instantly, the lodges and camps were very beautiful and the guide ensured we fulfilled all our wishes.
My wife and I spent a week guided by Gilmag Safaris, and their driver Prosper, throughout Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, the central Serengeti, and the Northern Serengeti. Our driver was able to get us to see 6 Rhinos, 4 Migration Crossings, and all animals we could possibly imagine. The company owner, Gilbert, was extremely communicative and open throughout the entire process. I highly recommend booking with Gilmag Safaris
Gilmag's perfect itinerary including ample varieties of animals in Serengeti National Park, breathtaking Crater Lake Magadi and of course, the trip highlight of Mara River Crossing. With his quick reflex and sharp spotting skills, driver/guide- Erick always try his best to get into the best position for viewing the animals. Truly the trip of a lifetime.
Dear Gina, Thank you for choosing Gimag Safaris via Tripadvisor. We really appreciate the time you have taken to write this positive feedback. We feel blessed that you chose us and enjoyed your trip with Guide Erick.
Our safari in September 2024 with Gilmag Safari was the best we ever had-10 day of wildlife in Tarangire , Manyara, Lake Natron, Serengeti and Ngorongoro national park.We had so many close and exiting sighting of many kinds of animals.Our guide Erick not only was an excellent and careful drive, he was also a talking book.He know almost everything about nature, no question remained unanswered.And he always brought as prime position for the animals observation - Leopard , cheetah , Elephant and Zebra .We also saw a Hyena chasing the Gazelle!!!!
We wanted a private safari to celebrate a big birthday and chose Gilmag due to their excellent reviews, clear communication and comparatively reasonable prices. Opting for the ‘luxury’ end of their options we wanted to see the gorillas in Rwanda, visit the Ngorongoro crater and experience the migration and Mara River crossing in the Serengeti. Mary ensured our every wish was fulfilled and our guide Nickson was the supreme professional. We packed everything into an 8-day adventure that will live with us forever 🙏
What an amazing experience! Gilmag provided a professional and flawless trip and our driver Nickson was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor! We miss you Nickson!
10/10 for Gilmag Safaris! What an amazing experience! We had an amazing time on our safari through Gilmag Safaris. We had made some last-minute changes to our African journey, emailed Gilmag Safaris and Mary was extremely helpful and responsive on making sure she got us booked and ready to go on a safari. Mary was super helpful and delivered exceptional customer service. She was quick to reply to my emails. Gilmag Safaris arranged everything very well and our transfers and related arrangements went smoothly. The accommodations were excellent and the staff members at the lodge were friendly and helpful. Our guide, Frank was very knowledgeable and the game drives were great. We saw all the big 5 and many other animals. We had a couple of very lucky sightings, including a lion roaming right next to our jeep. It was an incredible experience, beyond my expectations indeed. We had the perfect timing at the Mara River and witnessed two crossings from Serengeti to Maasai Mara. This was quite a spectacular event that we will remember for the rest of our lives. I highly recommend Gilmag Safaris to anyone looking for a trip to Tanzania.
We booked our trip in August 2022 and travelled in October 2024. We had always wanted to experience Tanzania and do "The Big 5" game park stay. I like to give Gilmag Safaris full marks for their professional arrangements and choice of accommodations This was a trip of a lifetime. Lions were everywhere! Each day we saw something new and unexpected including a pack of wild dogs and hundreds of Cape buffalo in one spot. Thanks to our guide, Erick. . All in all many thanks for your arrangements. If you are fortunate enough to be considering a trip to this wonderful country, we don't believe you could do any better than working with Gilmag Safaris and Mary. The trip was definitely worth my money and I would recommend Gilmag Safaris.
My husband and I have had this trip to see the wildebeest migration on our bucket list for some time and we decided to go this year to coincide with our wedding anniversary. From the first interaction with Mary and the Gilmag Safaris team I knew I could trust them with my safari plans. Mary was very prompt at answering many of our questions leading up to the trip. Communication was fantastic with all my requests and changes quickly addressed. They also provided great advice on accommodations and things to do. Gilmag Safaris planned our safari to East Africa and we were certainly in the right areas at the right time. Our itinerary was well designed to maximize time with the migration and related sightings. We flew into the Maasai Mara from Nairobi and all flight connections and transfers to Serengeti were arranged for us and went like clockwork covering Kenya and Tanzania. The Hotels and lodges were beautiful and service second to none. We had some fabulous sightings with Amos and Gilbert - our very experienced tour guides from Kenya and Tanzania. They were excellent at anticipating the animals’ movements to ensure good photos. A million thanks to Gilmag Safaris for making our dreams come true.
From the very first interaction with Mary via email and then WhatsApp, she responded to questions almost immediately. She assured me regarding my concerns. The package she created was perfect. The lodges were excellent and the arrangement of where we started and finished was great. We spent seven days with our guide Nickson in Tanzania on safari and he made our trip memorable. He found us all of the Big Five within the first day! The all-inclusive price was incredibly fair. My family greatly liked and enjoyed the excellent services offered by Gilmag Safaris. I would recommend Gilmag Safaris anytime. Their rates and willingness to make sure we got what we wanted was spot on!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Days Great Wildebeest Migration - Mara River Crossing | 8 days | 5.0 (32) | $5,245 | |
 3 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari | 3 days | 5.0 (788) | $770 | View |
 5 Days Mid-Range Group Safari | 5 days | 5.0 (408) | $1,924 | View |
 5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater | 5 days | 4.9 (108) | $1,120 | View |
 2 Days Group Joining Camping Safari Tarangire Park and Ngorongoro Crater | 2 days | 4.4 (28) | $500 | View |
 3Days Safari to Tarangire Ngorongoro and manyara lodge safari | 3 days | 5.0 (9) | $645 | View |
 4-Days Bush to Bush Authentic Budget Safari | 4 days | 5.0 (5) | $795 | View |