9 Days Explore Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari
Overview
This most exciting safari program gives you a chance to experience thousands upon thousands of hooves stampeding across the streams and grasslands of the Serengeti in search of grazing grounds. The program is most suitable from Jun – Aug where the migration is very active in the western corridor to North Serengeti. June is traditionally the Grumeti River crossing period. The herds are spread out, so expect longer, rewarding game drives. July marks the start of Mara river crossing and the mating season in Serengeti while August is your best month to see the dramatic Mara River crossings in the Serengeti. Migration in Serengeti is all year around, depending on the month of the year you can plan to follow up on where the wildebeest activities are happening. You will be on the scene as one of nature’s greatest events unfolds right before your eyes. This unforgettable eight-day safari makes it a reality, bringing you to the majestic Ngoro Ngoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire and Lake Manyara and beyond to track the Big Five. You’ll also get an insider’s glimpse of life on the plains from the residents of a remote Maasai village. The migration itself can be unpredictable, but here’s one thing you can bank on: the new life-time experience.Itenerary
9 Days Explore Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari
From Arusha, we proceed to Tarangire National Park for our game drive. One of the largest national park in Tanzania located in Manyara region, this place is characterized by the large herds of elephants, tree climbing lions, and the fascinating baobab trees also called the Tree of Life for its almost mythical powers that some cultures attach to it. This park is especially known for Tarangire river which flows all year round and the only source of water for wild animals during dry seasons.
| Accommodation: | Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp |
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| Meals: | L,D |
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)/Alternative Airport pick up and transferred to a hotel in Arusha for overnight bed and breakfast. You will be energizing making your final preparations for the great experience in Africa’s most iconic center. Our tour guide will come to meet you and to provide you with a safari briefing.
| Accommodation: | Outpost Lodge Arusha |
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| Meals Planed: | B.L & D |
We will proceed to Serengeti National Park – Tanzania's original and most frequented game reserve. The Serengeti is renowned for the annual wildebeest migration and immense wildlife population. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the kopjes (rock outcropping) and continue to explore the park. Migration of the herds and the time of year are two factors that influence the availability of the wildlife but you can anticipate encountering wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species..
| Accommodation: | Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp |
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| Meals Planed: | B.L & D |
The whole day is devoted for a spectacular game drive in the Serengeti National park, having the chance to glide in a Hot Air Balloon over the Serengeti plains. Floating silently above the bush while spotting wildlife and enjoying the beautiful scenery of Africa. (Balloon is Optional for an extra cost). The Central Serengeti offers superb game viewing all year round due to its abundance of resident animals. Specifically, the Seronera River Valley in the Central Serengeti is a ‘must see’ on every safari regardless of the specific month of travel. In the afternoon we we drive back to the lodge and enjoy hot lunch in the lodge followed by a short siesta. After lunch we can an afternoon sunset game drive before going back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Optional Activities: Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti plains with a champagne breakfast served on flight.
| Accommodation: | Serengeti KatiKati Tented Camp |
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| Meals Planed: | B.L & D |
After breakfast enjoy full days in the north of Serengeti. This is where you will be lucky to evidence the migration across the Mara River. The purpose of extending to this north area is to be able to see the migration, but apart from that this endless plain of Serengeti is rich in wild all time of the year. Depending on the time of your visit, your driver guide will be able to share with you where the herd’s current location is at.
| Accommodation: | Mara KatiKati Tented Camp |
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| Meals Planed: | B.L & D |
We finish our time in Serengeti with another morning game drive before we proceed to Ngoro Ngoro Crater. We will spend our overnight at the rim of the Crater with a stunning view into the caldera and on the sunset.
Optional Activities:
- Visit to Maasai village (on your way to Ngoro Ngoro)
- Ranger guided nature walk along the crater rim
accommodation: Ngoro Ngoro Rhino Lodge
After breakfast, we decent 600m into this magnificent crater for a morning half day game drive. Ngoro Ngoro crater is home to an estimated 30,000 wild animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black Rhinos. The crater has a dense population of predators like the Lion, Cheetah and the elusive Leopard. The elevated structure encourages the animals to refrain from migrating in and out of the crater which means there is a high possibility of spotting every member of ‘The Big 5’. After enjoying our picnic lunch we will proceed with game drive while we make ascend out of the crater and drive to Arusha town for an overnight relaxation before departure on the following day.
Green Mountain Hotel
You will have a relaxed breakfast this day, chill for half a day and probably enjoy a hot lunch in Arusha town. You will then check out the hotel and depending on your flight time you will proceed to airport for drop off.
Green Mountain Hotel
Cancelation Procedure
10% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 30 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 30 days prior departure. No refund applicable within 30 days of departure..
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Payment Procedure
A deposit of 10% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 30 days prior departure. For any bookings within 30days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.
Include
- Airport transfers Airport arrival and departure
- All park fees
- Ranger fees 4×4 Transport
- English speaking driver-guide/
- Full board breakfast + lunch + dinner
- Hotel accommodation days as shown above subject to availability
- Flying doctors service
Exclude
- All things of a personal nature ie: alcohol
- Tips ,Gratuities laundry
- Souvenirs airport tax’es Sleeping bags
- Additional accommodation at the end of the tour
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc
