7-Day Mara River & Rift Valley Explorer
"Tarangire, Ngorongoro, three Serengeti nights and a Lake Manyara finale."
Planned in Arusha · Private safari · No obligation
A considered arc across northern Tanzania.
Combine four northern Tanzania parks in a focused private road safari. Visit Ngorongoro Crater on the outward journey, spend one night in the central Serengeti and two in the north, then finish at Lake Manyara.
This is an active itinerary for travellers comfortable with long drives. The northern Serengeti to Manyara transfer is especially demanding; an additional central Serengeti night can be quoted if you prefer a slower pace.
This is a private Wildlux journey with an English-speaking driver-guide and a dedicated safari vehicle. The named properties are proposed stays, subject to availability; any alternative is discussed before booking. The final quotation confirms rooms, meals, park fees and transfers for your dates.
The moments that make this journey.
Four northern Tanzania parks
Two northern Serengeti nights
Ngorongoro Crater on day three
Lake Manyara finale
The route.
A day-by-day rhythm across Tanzania — unhurried, with the pace shaped around your interests.
The itinerary.
A starting point — each day can be adjusted, extended or reshaped around you.
Your Wildlux representative meets you after arrival formalities at Kilimanjaro International Airport and accompanies you on the road transfer to Arusha. Settle into your accommodation and take the remainder of the day at your own pace. Your safari briefing covers the route, daily rhythm and any interests you would like your guide to keep in mind. An unhurried first evening leaves you ready for the road ahead.
Proposed stay: Palace Hotel Arusha. Subject to availability; any substitute is agreed before booking.
Moments from the journey.
In your journey
- Private safari vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide for the safari
- Accommodation for 6 nights as confirmed in the quotation
- Meals as specified in the daily itinerary
- Drinking water during safari drives
- Park and conservation entry fees for the confirmed route
- One Ngorongoro Crater game drive and applicable vehicle service fee
- Arrival and departure transfers as specified in the confirmed itinerary
- Applicable taxes included in the confirmed quotation
Please plan for
- International flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance, including applicable compulsory visitor cover
- Optional activities and extensions
- Drinks other than the included drinking water
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Accommodation and meals before or after the stated itinerary
- Any service not included in the confirmed quotation
Add-ons & extensions.
Optional experiences to layer onto the itinerary — chosen with your planner.
Serengeti balloon safari
An optional sunrise balloon flight, subject to location, weather, operator restrictions and availability. Quoted separately.
Learn more →Zanzibar beach extension
Continue to Zanzibar after your safari, with additional flights, accommodation and transfers quoted separately.
Learn more →Prices & seasons
Published prices in USD per person, with the room arrangements shown.
USD per person, based on 2 travellers sharing 1 room. See dates and group rates below.
Accommodation, room arrangements and any itinerary changes are confirmed in your final quotation. Solo travellers and parties of five or more require a quotation.
1 July–31 October 2026
| Travellers | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 travellers · 1 roomPer person | $2,779 |
| 3 travellers · 2 roomsPer person | $2,548 |
| 4 travellers · 2 roomsPer person | $2,341 |
1 July–31 October 2027
| Travellers | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 travellers · 1 roomPer person | $2,779 |
| 3 travellers · 2 roomsPer person | $2,548 |
| 4 travellers · 2 roomsPer person | $2,341 |
1 July–31 October 2028
| Travellers | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 travellers · 1 roomPer person | $2,779 |
| 3 travellers · 2 roomsPer person | $2,548 |
| 4 travellers · 2 roomsPer person | $2,341 |
- ·Solo and 5+ traveller rates are not published; request a quotation.
- ·Published rates apply to 1 July–31 October in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Other dates require a quotation.
Every Wildlux journey is shaped around you.
Change the pace, swap the accommodation style, adjust the destinations — or add a beach, gorilla or mountain extension. Your Wildlux specialist will design the journey around your dates, party and travel style.
Good questions, straight answers.
Yes. A dedicated safari vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide are arranged for your travelling party. The pace can be adapted within park rules and the practical demands of the route.
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Locally rooted, quietly obsessed.
Wildlux is based in Arusha, at the foot of Mount Meru. Every journey is shaped with firsthand knowledge of the parks, camps and guides — because we live and travel here ourselves.
Your African adventure starts here.
Tell us what you're dreaming of. We'll help shape a private journey around your dates, interests and travel style.