8 Days Great Wildebeest Migration Safari

Distance: 120km/2hrs drive

 

After breakfast we take a short pleasant morning drive to Tarangire National Park, Arrive at the gate our driver will do all the government procedures then 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.

Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

• Mid-Range: Country Lodge Karatu on Full Board
• Semi-Luxury: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge/Escarpment Luxury Lodge on Full Board

Distance: 155km/5hrs drive

 

After breakfast we depart to north Serengeti for wildebeest migration, Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area, with prides of lion up to 30 strong, however, from July to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. 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 – to actually finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck.

Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

• Mid-Range: Acacia Migration Camp on Full Board (located inside the park)
• Semi-Luxury: Kaskaz Mara Camp on Full Board (located inside the park

After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the Wagakuria area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in this area of the park, with prides of lion up to 30 strong, however, from August to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. 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 –Finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross or not cross until 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.

Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

• Mid-Range: Acacia Migration Camp on Full Board (located inside the park)
• Semi-Luxury: Kaskaz Mara Camp on Full Board (located inside the park

Distance: 155km/5hrs drive

 

After breakfast, 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. Later in the evening drive to the camp for evening leisure and overnight.

 

Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

• Mid-Range: Embalakai Authentic Camp on Full Board (located inside the park)
• Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge on Full Board (located inside the park)

Distance: 145km/3.30hrs drive

 

After breakfast, we take a short pleasant drive to Ngorongoro Conservation area, 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. In the evening drive to the lodge for evening leisure and overnight.

• Mid-Range: Country Lodge Karatu on Full Board (located outside the park)
• Semi-Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on Full Board (located at the Crater rim)

Distance: 245km/4hrs drive

After breakfast, we head back to Arusha and pass by a shopping market on the way. After which, we will facilitate your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.