9 Day Wildebeest Migration July to October
Tour Highlights:
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Destination :
Northern tanzania -
Customized as :
- Honeymoon
- Solo
- Mid Range
- Private
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Duration
Day: 9Night: 8 -
You Visit:
- Tarangire National Park
- Ngorongoro C. Area
- Serengeti National Park
Iternerary:
Kilimanjaro airport/ Arusha
Our Herbivores Expeditions representative will pick up you on your arrival at the airport whereby you will taken to to Arusha town for overnight at the Lodge.
Overnight at Tulia Hotel Arusha
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Early in the morning after your breakfast you will drive to Tarangire National park the fourth largest and one of the most diverse.
Take a full day game drive in the park, enjoying viewing animals in the park. Big herds of elephant, buffalo, antelopes, giraffe, baboon and other types of monkey can be seen. This is the park where it is very easier to see cats such as lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena. Generally in the dry seasons Tarangire comes alive as wildlife and bird life concentrate on the Tarangire river.
Overnight at Sangaiwe Tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater
Early morning game drive to try to search for more animals before to depart to Ngorongoro .
Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast drive to Ngorongoro crater with picnic lunch, have full day game drive in the crater. The ngorongoro crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 25000 animals including some Tanzania’s last remaining Black rhino supported by an year around water supply and fodders the crater supports a vast variety of animals which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, warthog, giraffe, elephant, impala, hippo and gazelle. You will likely see a huge population of predators, which include lions, leopards, cheetah, jackal and hyenas. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor and later in the afternoon drive back to the lodge.
Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Ngorongoro to Serengeti
We head towards the Serengeti National park, with game drive en route for afternoon in the plains. There are always plenty of resident animals such as buffalo, giraffe, elephant and different of antelopes. You will likely to see some cats, such as lion, cheetah, jackal and hyena. Overnight at Tanzania Bush Camp.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Central Serengeti
Today you will have full day game drive in the park, Our guide will choose the best spotting location for the time of year. Look for wildlife in the vast of savanna of the Serengeti today on game drive. Sighting might include lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, jackel, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hippo, impala, topi, heartbeest and ostrich.
Overnight at Tanzania Bush Camp.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti (Mara River)
After breakfast, we will head north of Serengeti for a full day game drive in the wilderness tracking the Great migration trails. Witness million wildebeests, each one driven by the same ancient rhythm, fulfilling its instinctive role in the inescapable cycle of life: a frenzied three-week bout of territorial conquests and mating; survival of the fittest as 40km (25 mile) long columns plunge through crocodile-infested waters on the annual exodus north.
Overnight at Mara River Camp.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Northern Serengeti (Mara River)
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, similar to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Overnight at Mara River Camp.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Northern Serengeti (Mara River)
As usual, you will finish a good breakfast and begin your day by 07:30AM. In the months between mid-June to September the 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 heavily 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 enormous amount of big cat game with lions, leopards and cheetah 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.
Overnight at Mara River Camp
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Northern Serengeti to Arusha / Kilimanjaro International Airport
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
Other Extra paying Activities:
- Visit a Maasai village (50 USD per person)
- Balloon Safari (USD 570 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)
Food is served according to the Safari schedule:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Drinks are served according to the Safari schedule:
- Water
Cuisine is served with special dishes:
- Gluten-Free
- Hallal
- Fruitarian
- Lactose-Free
Include
- 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).
Exclude:
- 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).
