11 Day Wildebeest Migration River Crossing And Walking Safari
Tour Highlights:
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Destination :
Northern tanzania -
Customized as :
- Wildbeest Migration
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Duration
Day: 11Night: 10 -
You Visit:
- Ngorongoro C. Area
- Embakai Crater
- Nainokanoka
- Lake Natron
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
Iternerary:
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha in the Morning to Tarangire NP; The Park is wonderful for its herds of Elephants, and all types of wildlife, trees and bird life. Dinner & overnight in Burunge Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast we continue with the morning game drive in Tarangire before departing to Lake Manyara NP for afternoon game drive, in Lake Manyara. Manyara is famous for its bird life. Dinner & overnight in Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Ngorongoro to Nainokanoka to Empakai Crater
Morning Game Drive before departing for Nainokanoka then to the closest village (Bullati Village) in Empakai where you will start your hiking trip with masai guides and donkeys to Empakai Crater, The most beautiful of the craters, while in Nainokanoka you may have an option to visit the Olmoti crater. Dinner & overnight on the crater rim in Designated Campsite
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Empakai Crater
After breakfast we start trekking through open grassland area, bushland area and forests, gradually gaining height to the rim of Empakai crater. Then we descend into the crater floor covered with dense equatorial forests, grass and a volcanic lake. Buffaloes, reedbucks and different species of birds can be seen close to the lake. Dinner and overnight at the camp on the crater rim.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Empakai to Naiyobi Village
Today we descend the crater rim towards the north-western side. At the afternoon we reach the Naiyobi Maasai village. For those who wish, you can enjoy a conversation with the Maasai people and visit their local primary school. Dinner and overnight at the acacia trees forest near the village.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Naiyobi Maasai Village to Lake Natron
Departing in the morning following the dusty paths downhill off the crater highlands to Mouwongoni Maasai village. There we meet our vehicle that will transfer us to Twiga campsite for dinner and Overnight
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Lake Natron to Northern Serengeti
After breakfast you ‘ll leave the harsh and compelling landscape of Lake Natron to travel to the lush bounty of the Serengeti National Park. You’ll journey via Loliondo Controlled Area and Wasso where apparently the wildebeest’s herds cross on and around November and December when they are coming from Masai Mara in Kenya. After the registration formalities at the Klein’s Gate you will go for game drive in the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park (on your way to the Camp) where you will get the chance to see lots of animals and birdlife alike. Dinner & Overnight at Tanzania bush Camp Mara River.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Northern Serengeti-Mara River
Enjoy a full day along the Mara River, exploring the northern and southern banks, waiting for possible crossings. Watch the energy build until the final amazing crossing of the river. Enjoy excellent views of the southern Masai Mara plains towards the north and beautiful sunsets towards the west. later in the evening we go back to the camp of dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Morning Game Drive in Serengeti: Start the day with a sunrise game drive to catch predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs while they’re still active. You may also spot large herbivores such as elephants, buffalo, and antelope.
- Breakfast: At the lodge or packed to enjoy on the game drive.
- Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area: After the game drive, head towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx. 3-4 hours).
- Optional Stop at Olduvai Gorge: Visit the "Cradle of Mankind," where some of the oldest human fossils were discovered.
- Lunch: Picnic en route or at your Ngorongoro lodge.
- Afternoon at Leisure: Relax at your lodge with stunning views of the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
- Accommodation: An'gata Tented Camp Ngorongoro
Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha
- Early Descent into Ngorongoro Crater: After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
- Game Drive in the Crater: Explore the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera, which hosts an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, rhinos, elephants, hyenas, and flamingos.
- Lunch: Picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the crater, often near the hippo pool.
- Drive Back to Arusha: After the safari, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha (approx. 3-4 hours).
- Optional: You can also fly from Lake Manyara Airstrip to Arusha (approx. 45 minutes).
- Departure: Drop off at your hotel or directly to the airport if you have an evening flight.
Other Extra paying Activities:
- 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)
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
- 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.
- 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).
