OVERVIEW
Serengeti Wildebeests Migration is a display of natural wonders with over two million wildebeests, zebras, and antelope traveling over 450 miles across the plain to ensure their survival, unaware that there’s danger presented by the stalking lions and cheetahs among other predators of the wildlife. Witness huge crocodiles of the Mara River as they wait for the herbivorous to cross the swollen Mara river and enter into Masai Mara Game Reserve from Serengeti National Park.
The wildebeest migration river crossing in August moves north, passing through the Lobo area (north of Central Serengeti National Park) and the Wagakuria area (remote northern Serengeti National Park along the Mara River) en-route to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming safari. All the basic information about your safari will be given to you by safari guide. Hotel check in starts at 12:00pm.
Overnight at Planet Arusha Lodge
Note: No meals included
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Today, we will proceed to Tarangire for a full day game drive in the park located slightly off the main safari route. Tarangire National Park is a lovely quiet park in Northern Tanzania most famous for its elephant migration, and birding safari with a quiet atmosphere.
Dinner and Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
Day 3: Tarangire National Park - Ngorongoro Crater Tour
After breakfast, we will have an early morning game drive to Ngorongoro inside the Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism.
Dinner and overnight at Embalakai Camp Ngorongoro
Day 4: Ngorongoro - Central Serengeti
After breakfast depart we will have a full day game drive in Central Serengeti. Apart from the large mammals, Serengeti is also home to gaudy agama lizards; Rock hyraxes scuffle around the surfaces of the park’s isolated granite koppies. Wide varieties of dung beetle were found, and around 500 bird species have been recoded ranging from the outsized ostrich and bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland, to the black eagles that soar effortlessly above the Lobo Hills.
Dinner and overnight at Conserve Safari Camp
Day 5: Northern Serengeti Kogatende
After breakfast we do game drive to northern Serengeti Kogatende this place is incredible wildlife and stunning views is famed for the annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundred thousands of zebras, a frenzied bout of territorial conquests and mating happening from July-October. Witness an actual survival of the fittest as these animals plunge through crocodile-infested waters. The wildebeest produces more than 8,000 calves daily before the 1,000 km (600 mile) pilgrimage begins again.
Dinner and overnight at Kenzan Mara Migration Camp
Day 6: Northern Serengeti Kogatendet
After breakfast we will depart for a game drive viewing the great migration. River crossings at Kogatende starts in August as the mega herd settles into the area. Between August- October, game viewing is at its best with river crossings pretty much guaranteed every day. There is no distinct movement as the herds tend to cross back and forth over the river, following the rains and subsequent fresh grasses.
Dinner and overnight at Kenzan Mara Migration Camp
Day 7: Northern Serengeti Kogatende
After breakfast, we will proceed for full day game drive viewing the great migration at Mara area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area. The key feature is the Mara River and there is a great chance to see the herds cross the Mara River to the north on one day and back south a few days later. Please note that it can be very difficult to witness crossing and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Dinner and overnight at Kenzan Mara Migration Camp
Day 8: Northern Serengeti Kogatende
After breakfast at your accommodation we depart to the and enjoy a game drive en-route to the airstrip.
Around midmorning join a scheduled flight from Kogatende airstrip to ArushaAirport. Upon arrival to Arusha airport, meet our driver and transfer to Arusha/Moshi town. On arrival we will have lunch and then we will end our African safari adventure. You will be taken to your hotel, which ends our safari services.
Overnight at Kenzan Mara Migration Camp
Day 9: Departure Tanzania
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Hotels check out is 11:00am. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay till 6:00 PM for an extra fee
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WHY BOOK WITH US
- Unbeatable Support
- World Class Guide
- Expert Advice 24/7
- Comfortable Safari Vehicle
INCLUDED
- Private Airport picks up on arrival and drops off on departure day.
- 2 night in Arusha
- Transportation in a 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Professional and Experienced English-speaking safari guide
- All national park fees;
- All accommodation in safari lodges under your program
- Three meals per day on safari;
- Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
- Medical kit;
- Binocular
- Wine, Unlimited, Soft drinks, Snacks,
- unlimited Game mileage
- Sundowner picnic in Serengeti
- Cooler
- WI-FI on board
- Hamper for hot Lunch
- Power outlet for charging your phone and camera
NOT INCLUDED
- International and Local Flights
- Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Optional activities
- Balloon safari for extra $600
- Tips and gratuities to driver/Safari guide (30usd/day – recommended).
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