8 Days River crossing
Wildebeest Migration (May –July)

Price from $3250

Safari Overview

It is 8 days 7 nights safari that include Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks, and Ngorongoro Crater. The wildebeest migration river crossing beginning July moves north and passes through the Lobo and the Wagakuria area en-route to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. In September, the wildebeest herds are spread out over the northern Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. Several large herds of wildebeest remain behind in the area and weather changes may sometimes bring the herds back into the area from the Mara. In October, the herds move south towards the central Serengeti National Park via the Lobo area of the Serengeti National Park.

Itinerary

Trip Outline

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our dedicated representative will be there to greet you. They will assist you with your luggage and ensure a smooth transfer to Pazuri Inn/Under the Shade Lodge in Arusha, where you will be staying overnight. He will brief you on upcoming safaris, after which you can rest until the next day morning.

After early breakfast in Arusha, drive to Tarangire National Park for game drive. three hours’ drive from Arusha town. Proceeding with a game drive until 13.00 pm where you shall have a short break for lunch that shall be served in one of the picnic sites inside the park. Continue with game drive after lunch until evening where you will be heading to Eileen’s Tree Inn/Rim View lodge /Farm of Dream/Ngorongoro farm house lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Tarangire National Park is famous as the home of giants (elephants and baobab trees), Tarangire river; the permanent source of water that refugee lots of migratory mammals and birds in all seasons, varieties of antelopes, giraffes, lions, plenty of bird species and Silale swamps which act as a refuge for wildlife during dry season.

Early breakfast in the morning followed by four hours’ drive to Serengeti National Park with packed lunch via Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stop-over at Olduvai Gorge, an archeological and paleontological site then go on with a drive to Naabi gate-Serengeti National Park for registrations and lunch. On the way expect to see Masai people who co-exist with wild animals, a spectacular endless plain, and diversity of animals, kopjes and more importantly history of mankind (Anthropisecus Boisei). Dinner and overnight stay will be at Seronera Safari lodge/Mawe Tented Camp/Lobo wildlife lodge/Kirawira Serena Camp.

Breakfast early in the morning followed by a game drive to spot crepuscular animals which are active early in the morning, continue with game driving to see the large population of resident’s animals at central Serengeti. In the afternoon there will be a break for lunch at one of the picnic sites then continuing with game drive till 4:00pm when you will be taken back to Seronera Safari lodge/Mawe Tented Camp/Lobo wildlife lodge/Kirawira Serena Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

After early breakfast in the morning, we will set off for full game drive to northern part of Serengeti National Park with packed lunch following the Mara River. Continue with game drive till evening. Dinner and overnight will be at Lemara mara camp/Mara katikati camp.  Depending on the season, you can witness the spectacular wildebeest crossings of the river, which begins as early as June or as late as August. Before encountering the fierce lions that are waiting on the other side, the wildebeest and zebras must contend with the Nile crocodiles and the fast-moving water. This time of the year game viewing is sensational, impressive and dramatic.

After breakfast early in the morning, we will set off for full game drive at Kogatende with our packed lunch. Lunch will be taken in one of the picnic sites before driving back to central Seronera.  There is a great chance to see thousands of wildebeest crossing river Mara. Dust exploding, lions stalking a moveable feast, gigantic crocodiles and fast flowing wild rivers await the herds as they head north. However, 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.  Dinner and overnight will be at Lemara mara camp.

After breakfast, proceed with game drive en route with packed lunch to Ngorongoro Conservation Area via Oldupai Gorge, an archeological and paleontological site. Lunch will be taken at Naabi gate picnic site. On the way expect to see and experience Masai people who co-exist with wild animals, a spectacular endless plain, and diversity of animals, kopjes and more importantly history of mankind (Anthropisecus Boisei). Dinner and overnight stay will be at Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge/Ngorongoro Serena lodge in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Wake up early in the morning for breakfast.  Descent on Ngorongoro Crater with packed lunch for full game drives. Lunch will be taken at Ngoitoktok Picked site inside the Crater. Then drive back Arusha town for dinner and Overnight stay at Mount Meru hotel/Gran Melia Arusha. Ngorongoro is the largest unbroken caldera and home of thousands plain animals including big five, big number of carnivores such hyena, jackals and herbivores like buffalo, elephant, zebra, wildebeest, eland, gazelles and small mammals. Ngorongoro is also a multiple land use area where people, wildlife and livestock coexist It is also a World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve as well as the Geopark.

The Tour includes

• Park fees
• All activities
• All accommodation
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation
• All Taxes/VAT
• Round trip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

The Tour exclude

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Airport departure taxes
• Gratuities for the safari guide and hotel or camp staff
• Personal expenses such as beverages and laundry
• Telephones, e-mail and fax
• Tips to models for photographic opportunities.

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  • Our itinerary is flexible and can be modified until it suits your needs and wishes.
  • This is a quotation only. No reservations or arrangements have been confirmed on your behalf pending your authority to proceed and the final itinerary is subject to availability.
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