8 Day Amaizing Wildebeest Migration Safari / River Crossing

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

• Arrival: Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
• Transfer: Private transfer to your lodge in Arusha.
• Relax: Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the lodge or explore Arusha town.
• Accommodation: Mid-range hotel in Arusha Arusha Planet Lodge

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

• Drive: Early morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hours).
• Morning Game Drive: Explore Tarangire's vast landscapes with its iconic baobab trees and large elephant herds.
• Lunch: Picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the park or return to the lodge.
• Afternoon Game Drive: Continue exploring the park's diverse wildlife—lions, giraffes, zebras, and more.
• Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented Camp.

Day 3: Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro

• Morning Game Drive: Enjoy an early game drive in Tarangire for a chance to spot morning predators and birdlife.
• Drive to Ngorongoro: Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx. 3-4 hours).
• Lunch: En route or at a lodge.
• Explore Ngorongoro Highlands: Visit local Maasai villages or take a guided nature walk to stretch your legs.
• Accommodation: Tloma Lodge Karatu

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

• Early Descent into Ngorongoro Crater: After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the crater.
• Full Day Game Drive: The crater is known for its high density of wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard.
• Lunch: Picnic lunch at the hippo pool.
• Afternoon Exploration: Continue exploring the crater floor's unique ecosystem with potential sightings of hyenas, jackals, and flamingos.
• Accommodation: Tloma Lodge Karatu

Day 5: Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti

• Drive to Central Serengeti: After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You may stop at Olduvai Gorge for a brief tour of the "Cradle of Mankind" (optional).
• Lunch: En route or at your Serengeti lodge.
• Afternoon Game Drive: Explore the iconic plains of Central Serengeti, home to large predator populations such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
• Accommodation: Into Africa Tented Camp

Day 6: Full Day Safari in Central Serengeti

• Morning Game Drive: Explore the Central Serengeti’s vast savannahs and kopjes, known for abundant wildlife.
• Lunch: At the lodge or picnic in the wild.
• Afternoon Game Drive: Continue to explore with potential sightings of wildebeest, zebras, and more predators.
• Accommodation: Into Africa Tented Camp

Day 7: Serengeti to Northern Serengeti (Mara River)

• Drive to Northern Serengeti: After breakfast, head to the northern region (approx. 3-4 hours) where the Mara River is located.
• Game Drive: On the way, enjoy game viewing as you move deeper into the remote and rugged landscape.
• Lunch: At a lodge in Northern Serengeti.
• Afternoon Safari: Begin exploring the area near the Mara River, famous for the Great Migration crossings (seasonal).
• Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp Mara River.

Day 8: Mara River Safari and Departure

• Morning Game Drive: Enjoy a final morning game drive along the Mara River, with chances to witness dramatic river crossings (July–October) and large predator activity.
• Lunch: Picnic lunch or at the lodge.
• Transfer to Airstrip: Fly from the Kogatende Airstrip in Northern Serengeti back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro for your international flight home.

• Visit a Maasai village (50 USD per person)
• Balloon Safari (USD 500 per person)
• Walking activity in Arusha National Park ( USD 360 per person), (includes Park Fees , Transportation, Game viewing & Lunch Boxes)..
• Alduvai Gorge and museum visit ( USD 50 per person)
• Local Market (USD 35 per person)

• Parking fees (for non-residents)
• All activities mentioned (unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodations mentioned (unless labeled as optional upgrades)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer.
• Local flight from Kogatende to Arusha
• Meals ( as specified in the day by day section).
• Drinks ( as specified in the day by day section).

• International flights (from/to the client's home country)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• per person per day for the guide and crew
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
• Government imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
• International Flights ( from/ to home).
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
• Tips ( Tipping) guideline USD 15.OO pp per day
• Personal items ( souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc).