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9 DAYS

Wildebeest Migration River Crossing

OVERVIEW

This is a very special tour that allows you to concentrate most of your time in the Serengeti, to follow the unique spectacle that is the Great Migration. You will be able to spend at least 5 nights in the park, usually two in the Central Area (with the largest concentration of big cats) and the other three at Northern Serengeti National Park where the Migration is according to the time of the year.

We have designed this particular tour so that you have the chance to witness The wildebeest migration river crossing which begins from July as the wildebeest herds move North and passing through the Lobo,Wagakuria and Nyamalumbwa plains heading to Masai Mara Game Reserve and In October, the herds move south towards the central Serengeti National Park via the Lobo area of the Serengeti National Park. 

 Our tour will start with Tarangire national park which is well known as Elephants Paradise, then after you proceed to Lake Manyara national park Home of trees climbing lions and visiting Ngorongoro Crater which is considered one of the natural wonders of the World then we conclude our adventure with Serengeti National park.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Airport pick up and drop off at lake Duluti lodge

Karibu Tanzania - Welcome to Tanzania. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by your naturalist Guide, who will give you a short briefing of Your upcoming Adventure.

Day 2: Tarangire national park

After breakfast we drive to Tarangire National Park for the game drive with parked lunch box, Ranking as the 6th largest National Park in Tanzania and covering an area of 2,600 square kilometers.

The Tarangire National Park is most popular for its large elephant herds and mini-wildlife migration that takes place during the dry season which sees about 250,000 animals enter the park, after an extensive game drive, head to the camp for sundowners and to enjoy the views over the Tarangire river & Acacia woodlands plains while recounting tales of the day's adventure.

Overnight: Tarangire safari lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Tarangire to Manyara National Park

After breakfast at the lodge, we drive with picnic lunchbox to Lake Manyara National Park. The park covers 330 sq. km, 70% of which is occupied by the lake. The varied ecosystem consists of ground water forests, acacia woodland and open grassland along the lake shore and sustains a wealth of wildlife, including -pink flamingoes, baboons, elephant, Giraffes and buffalos.

The park is famous for the elusive tree-climbing lions that inhabit the woodland between the lake and the rift valley. Late afternoon proceeds to the lodge for sundowners and to enjoy the views over the valley while recounting tales of the day's adventure.

Overnight:Ngorongoro farm house Lodge
Meals: BF, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater

After early breakfast at the lodge, we depart for a morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater with picnic lunchbox, as very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, and various species of birds.

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, after lunch in the ngoronngoro crater we drive to the Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Serengeti Hippo Trails Tented Canp
Meals: BF, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti national park [seronera]

Chances are that you have dreamt of Africa, and when you did, you probably dreamt about the Serengeti. Countless wildlife movies have been recorded in the Serengeti, and with good reason: this is the home of the Great Migration and may very well be one of the last true natural wonders on planet earth.

Serengeti National Park is a World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife: over 2 million ungulates, 4000 lions, 1000 leopard, 550 cheetahs and some 500 bird species inhabit an area close to 15,000 square kilometers in size. Join us on a safari and explore the endless Serengeti plains dotted with trees and kopjes from which majestic lions control their kingdom; gaze upon the Great Migration in awe or find an elusive leopard in a riverine forest.

Or perhaps see everything from a birds-eye view and soar over the plains at sunrise during a hot air balloon safari. the sound of lions roaring at night is complimentary. during the evening drive to the camp for sundowners and to enjoy the views over the Serengeti plains while recounting tales of the day's adventure.

Overnight: Serengeti Hippo Trails Tented Camp
Meals: BF, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti national park [Kogatende]

After breakfast we will proceed for a 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, Late afternoon drive to the camp for sundowners and to enjoy the views over the Serengeti plains while recounting tales of the day's adventure.

Overnight: katikati mara Tented Camp
Meals: BF, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 & 8: Serengeti national park [North Mara]

After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti north viewing the great migration at Mara area. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note that finding a crossing is very challenging and is sometimes a matter of luck.

There are instances where herds can be seen next to the river but then only decides to cross a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, Late afternoon drive to the camp for sundowners and to enjoy the views over the Serengeti plains while recounting tales of the day's adventure.

Overnight: katikati mara Tented Camp
Meals: BF, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 9: Fly Back to Arusha

After breakfast, Enjoy the last morning game drive at north Serengeti on the way to Kogatende airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival in Arusha, we will take you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home.

MAP OVERVIEW

INCLUSIONS

  • Park fees
  • Conservation fees
  • All activities(unless labeled as optional
  • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
  • A professional Drive/Guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer.
  • All meal (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water on all days

EXCLUSIONS

  • International flights (from/ to home)
  • Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Services not mentioned in the program 
  • Items of a personal nature

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