10 DAYS SERENGETI WILDBEEST MIGRATION SAFARI
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 the 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 their river) en route to Kenya’s Masai Mara game reserve. The Great Migration is the largest herd movement of animals on the planet. In fact, with up to1,000 animals per km², the great columns of wildebeest can be seen from space. The numbers are astonishing: over 1.2 million wildebeest and 300,000 zebra along with topi and other gazelle move in a constant cycle through the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in search of nutritious grass and water. Guided by survival instinct, each wildebeest will cover 800 to 1,000km on its individual journey along age-old migration routes. Hungry predators including lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, wild dog, and crocus make sure only the strongest survive in this natural spectacle also known as ‘the greatest show on Earth. The circuit takes the animals from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (although not into the Crater itself) in the south of the Serengeti in Tanzania, up through the Serengeti and across into the Masai Mara in Kenya, and back again. The journey is beset by with danger: young calves are snatched by predators, the slow is brought down by the pride of a lion, brave beasts break legs on steep river slopes, crocodiles take their share of the stragglers, and the weak and exhausted drown.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Day 1; Arrival – Arusha
- Day 2; Serengeti National Park
- Day 3; Serengeti North
- Day 4; Serengeti North
- Day 5; Serengeti National Park
- Day 6; Serengeti Central
- Day 7; Serengeti Central
- Day 8; Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 9; Tarangire National Park
- Day 10; Departure
FACTS
DAY1- ARRIVAL – ARUSHA
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our guide will meet you and facilitate transfer to your hotel for dinner and Overnight.
Lunch; Dinner
DAY2: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (NORTH)
After breakfast, transfer to the Serengeti North. Serengeti, among other incredible wildlife and stunning views is famed for the annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundred thousand of zebras, afrenzied 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 the hotel.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 3 – SERENGETI NORTH (KOGATENDE)
After breakfast, we depart for Serengeti North 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 the hotel.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 4 – SERENGETI NORTH (KOGATENDE)
After breakfast, we will proceed for a full day game drive viewing the great migration at Mara area. Resident wildlife numbers area 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 the hotel.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 5 – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (CENTRAL SERONERA)
After breakfast at the camp, we drive to Serengeti central, Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park and a world heritage site. The Serengeti is famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Yet even when the migration is quiet, the Serengeti offers an amazing game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands of elands, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant’s gazelle. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 6 – SERENGETI CENTRAL (CENTRAL SERONERA)
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 around500 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 the hotel.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 7 – SERENGETI CENTRAL (CENTAL SERONERA)
This is another full day game drive at Serengeti National Park, known for its healthy population of resident wildlife, particularly the “big five”, named for the five most prized trophies taken by hunters: Lion: the Serengeti is believed to hold the largest population of lions in Africa due in part to the abundance of prey species. More than 3,000 lions live in this ecosystem. African Leopard: these reclusive predators are commonly seen in the Seronera region but are present throughout the national park with the population of around 1,000.African Elephant: the herds are recovering from population lows in the 1980s caused by poaching and are largely located in the northern regions of the park. African Buffalo: considered by many to be the most dangerous of the big five, reportedly causing the most hunter deaths, with wounded animals reported to ambush and attack pursuers. Rhinoceros: this may refer to either black or white rhinoceros. Among big five game hunters, the black rhinoceros is preferred, although it is now critically endangered. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 8 – 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 the hotel.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 9 – 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 the hotel
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY10 – BACK TO ARUSHA
After breakfast, we head back to Arusha and pass by ashopping market on the way. After which, we will facilitate your transfer toKilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
- Unlimited mineral water during the entire safari
- Highly experienced English-speaking guide(s); porters & cook
- Mountain crew (cook & porters)
- Transport from/to park gate & airport transfer
- Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.)
- Meals according to the itinerary
- All mentioned activities
- All national park fees
- Sleeping bag
- Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- + OVERVIEW
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HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1-10 | Tanzania- Day 1; Arrival – Arusha
- Day 2; Serengeti National Park
- Day 3; Serengeti North
- Day 4; Serengeti North
- Day 5; Serengeti National Park
- Day 6; Serengeti Central
- Day 7; Serengeti Central
- Day 8; Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 9; Tarangire National Park
- Day 10; Departure
FACTS
Tour Duration: 10 days/9 nightsGroup Size: 1 person and aboveDestination: Tanzania Northern ParkSpecial Category: Game drive, Great Migration, and CraterMax number of participants: 7 per vehicle (window seat guaranteed)Season: June to December - + ITINERARY
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DAY1- ARRIVAL – ARUSHA
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our guide will meet you and facilitate transfer to your hotel for dinner and Overnight.
Lunch; Dinner
DAY2: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (NORTH)
After breakfast, transfer to the Serengeti North. Serengeti, among other incredible wildlife and stunning views is famed for the annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundred thousand of zebras, afrenzied 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 the hotel.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 3 – SERENGETI NORTH (KOGATENDE)
After breakfast, we depart for Serengeti North 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 the hotel.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 4 – SERENGETI NORTH (KOGATENDE)
After breakfast, we will proceed for a full day game drive viewing the great migration at Mara area. Resident wildlife numbers area 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 the hotel.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 5 – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (CENTRAL SERONERA)
After breakfast at the camp, we drive to Serengeti central, Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park and a world heritage site. The Serengeti is famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Yet even when the migration is quiet, the Serengeti offers an amazing game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands of elands, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant’s gazelle. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 6 – SERENGETI CENTRAL (CENTRAL SERONERA)
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 around500 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 the hotel.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 7 – SERENGETI CENTRAL (CENTAL SERONERA)
This is another full day game drive at Serengeti National Park, known for its healthy population of resident wildlife, particularly the “big five”, named for the five most prized trophies taken by hunters: Lion: the Serengeti is believed to hold the largest population of lions in Africa due in part to the abundance of prey species. More than 3,000 lions live in this ecosystem. African Leopard: these reclusive predators are commonly seen in the Seronera region but are present throughout the national park with the population of around 1,000.African Elephant: the herds are recovering from population lows in the 1980s caused by poaching and are largely located in the northern regions of the park. African Buffalo: considered by many to be the most dangerous of the big five, reportedly causing the most hunter deaths, with wounded animals reported to ambush and attack pursuers. Rhinoceros: this may refer to either black or white rhinoceros. Among big five game hunters, the black rhinoceros is preferred, although it is now critically endangered. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 8 – 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 the hotel.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 9 – 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 the hotel
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY10 – BACK TO ARUSHA
After breakfast, we head back to Arusha and pass by ashopping market on the way. After which, we will facilitate your transfer toKilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Items included:- Unlimited mineral water during the entire safari
- Highly experienced English-speaking guide(s); porters & cook
- Mountain crew (cook & porters)
- Transport from/to park gate & airport transfer
- Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.)
- Meals according to the itinerary
- All mentioned activities
- All national park fees
Items excluded:- Sleeping bag
- Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- + MAP
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