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Tanzania Safari and Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti
This tour will cover the 4 most popular destinations in Tanzania – Tarangire National Park (1 night), Central Serengeti (2 nights), North Serengeti (2 nights), and Ngorongoro Crater (1 night). The tour starts and ends at Arusha. With experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime! According to the last few years’ patterns, the possibility of sighting the migration is in the North Serengeti region from July to October. Hence, this tour is recommended for the tour date between July and October months only.
Key information
- Private tour
- Group size: up to 6 participants in a 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Children policy: Children from the age of 2 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starts and ends in Arusha
- Language: English-speaking guides
- All park fees are included
Highlights
- Visit Tarangire National Park, Central Serengeti, Nothern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
- Transportation in a 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Opportunity to see the great migration when in season
- Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, etc. during game drives
- 6 nights accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- 2 liters of drinking water per day
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Accommodation
There is a wide choice of safari accommodations available in East Africa at almost all national parks / reserved, ranging from budget camps and lodges to luxury.
Program
Day 1 - Arusha to Tarangire
Pick up at 8:30 a.m. from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. Tanzania’s third-largest national park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe, and zebra. Post the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.
Day 2 - Tarangire to Central Serengeti
After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out towards the Serengeti National Park and travel in the midst of the never-ending plain grasslands. The Serengeti is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. You will have an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. A picnic lunch will be done during the day-long game drives. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day 3 - Central Serengeti to North Serengeti
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for game drives around 9:00 a.m. with packed lunch or you can depart at 6:00 a.m. on an early morning game drive. Later return to the accommodation for breakfast and depart to North Serengeti with packed lunch. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today and move towards the northern part of the park. The en-route game drive towards the Kogatende region will offer mild action from resident games. As you approach the northern part of the Serengeti, you will notice the terrain change from the usual plain grassland to more hilly and broken terrain. The northern region offers a variety of resident games such as zebras, topi, gazelle, buffaloes, leopards, and lions.
A picnic lunch will be done during the day-long drive itself. Based on the time of your arrival you will be able to spend a few hours by the Mara river. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day 4 - North Serengeti
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full-day game drives around 9:00 a.m. with packed lunch and return back to the lodge late afternoon around 6:00 p.m. Or you can depart at 6:00 a.m. on an early morning game drive. Later return to the accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch.
In the months between mid-June to September, migration can be found in this region. From mid-June to September, the Mara River in this region offers the most dramatic river crossing of the great migration. Fierce, deep, and heavy rain fed the river takes an enormous toll on the migrating wildebeest. Watching the wildebeest surging through the torrential flow, some drowning, and a few falling prey to lurking crocodiles is an unforgettable sight. If it’s your lucky day you will be able to witness this natural wonder and watch nature take its course.
Tracing the great migration you might even move towards the Lobo valley. The pristine Lobo valley is scattered with woodlands, plains, hills, and famous granite Kopjes. It offers an enormous amount of big cat games with lions, leopards, and cheetahs in plenty.
During the dry season, the permanent water sources in the valley attract plenty of resident and migratory animals, resulting in excellent game viewing. During the full-day game drive, you will have a stop where you can have your picnic lunch. The day comes to an end with a tasty dinner and a good rest in your choice of accommodation.
Day 5 - North Serengeti to Central Serengeti
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for game drives around 9:00 a.m. with packed lunch or you can depart at 6:00 a.m. on an early morning game drive. Later return to the accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart to Central Serengeti with packed lunch. The four-hour drive to the center will offer mild en route game.
The drive south from the Mara river valley takes you through hill country, the Lobo area, woodlands, and then back into Seronera terrain. The central portion of the Serengeti, known as the Seronera area, is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengetis’ species.
As you make your way into the Seronera region, you will begin to notice the hilly and broken terrain altering into plain grasslands. In Seronera one must really look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion prides provide an excellent game-viewing experience all year round. A picnic lunch will be done during the day-long drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day 6 - Central Serengeti to NCA
After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest collapsed volcanic crater in the world and has fourteen kilometers of isolated natural beauty. Ngorongoro Crater is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes and the floor, dotted with watering holes, shelters some 30,000 animals. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day 7 - Ngorongoro Crater tour (5 hours) to Arusha
On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descent at around 6:30 a.m. into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs, and Lions are found in plenty.
Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off at your preferred location in Arusha by 6:00 p.m. in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.
About this tour
- Can be customized - You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
- Suitable for solo travelers - Solo travelers can book this private tour
- Suitable for all ages - This tour is suitable for children of all ages
- Private tour - This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won’t be shared with others
- Can start any day - If availability permits, this tour can start on any day
- Can be in any style - Can be camping, lodges, and tented camps
Location
This location gives the park a unique and diverse landscape, with rolling hills, savannah grasslands, and rocky outcroppings.
Food
During this safari, your daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided. Vegetarian and regular food will be served.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Raw food
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Seafood
- Naturopathic
- Whole food
- Paleo diet
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Hot air balloon safari
Be one of only a few fortunate people to glide in a hot air balloon over the Serengeti Plains (available at supplementary cost by pre-arrangement). Floating silently above the awakening bush, while spotting wildlife and enjoying the amazing scenery of Africa, across rivers and over numerous small villages.
Price per person: 530 USD
Visit Maasai village
Meeting Maasai tribes is on many people’s bucket lists after seeing photos of Maasai warriors jumping high in the air, with the African savanna as their backdrop. Most safari companies offer a stop in a Maasai village in Ngorongoro Crater, promising a wonderful experience. Wearing their traditional red robes with elaborate beadwork and bells, the Maasai are the most known of all nomadic tribes out there.
What's included
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- Concession / camping fees
- Daily game drives while on safari
- A professional driver / guide
- 4×4 Land Cruiser
- All taxes and VAT
- Meals as per itinerary
- Drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person per day)
What's not included
- International flights
- Airport transfers (unless mentioned otherwise)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
- Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed increase of taxes and or park fees
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Kilimanjaro International Airport
137 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
