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8 Day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Luxury Safari

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Imagine a ‘safari’ in the classic sense – vast stretches of savannah, flat-topped acacia trees silhouetted against deep orange sunsets, thousands of animals streaming across the horizon – this Tanzania Classic Safari is that image made real! Each park offers something unique in wildlife viewing, as well as intimate safari camps and lodges where you can relax each evening. This classic Safari In Tanzania takes you through Tanzania’s ultimate wildlife areas – Tarangire,  Ngorongoro Crater, and the endless plains of the Serengeti where you will be able to witness the great wildebeest migration crossing the Mara river.

 

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All about the 8 Day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Luxury Safari.

Itinerary at a glance

  • Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Gran Melia
  • Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Maramboi Tented Lodge
  • Day 3: Serengeti Central  – Lemala Nanyukie
  • Day 4&5: North Serengeti – Lemala Kuria Hills
  • Day 6: Serengeti Central – Lemala Nanyukie
  • Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Kitela Lodge
  • Day 8: Lake Manyara to Arusha
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • All nights’ accommodation,
  • Private Safari Guide,
  • Private Land Cruiser 4 x 4
  • All Park Fees,
  • All Government Tax,
  • Unlimited Drinking Water,
  • Medical Kit & some soft drinks in the Safari jeep
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Domestic and International Flights
  • Tanzania Visa Entry Fees
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Travel insurance
  1. DAY 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA

    You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming safari. All the basic information about your safari will be given to you by safari guide.

  2. DAY 2: ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

    After an early breakfast, we depart for Tarangire National Park. The Park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass, and acacia woodlands. The Park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbucks and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet. Tarangire is the best place to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat – from the adorable calves all the way up to the intimidating bulls. After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head to the Ngorongoro highlands arriving late afternoon for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.

    • Overnight at Maramboi Tented Lodge 
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  3. DAY 3: TARANGIRE – CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

    Early morning after breakfast, we depart to Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest National Park and it is also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth.  Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration.  Vast numbers of wildebeest; accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing.  The precise timing of the Migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year.

    After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our Tented partner lodges for dinner and overnight.

    • Overnight at Maramboi Tented Lodge
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  4. DAY 4: CENTRAL SERENGETI TO NORTH SERENGETI

    After breakfast we head towards the far northern reaches of the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Wagakuria. We will do a game drive en-route from the Lobo area to the Wagakuria area. As we head north, good sightings of giraffe, plain game, herds of buffalo and elephants can often be seen. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration.  Vast numbers of wildebeest; accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing.  The precise timing of the Migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year. During End of July to September the Migration can be found in the Northern Serengeti where they are crossing the Mara River following the greener pastures of Maasai Mara where the provide the Mara river resident Nile crocodiles with annual fist.

    After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our partner camp for dinner and overnight.

    • Overnight at Lemala Kuria Hills
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  5. DAY 5: NORTH SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

    Early Morning after breakfast you will continue with your game drive in the Northern region. Mara river crossing is one of the must see in Serengeti and totally one of the most spectacular events in Serengeti. Many wildebeests perish trying to reach the mineral rich grass of Maasai Mara where they will spend at list 2 months before they start to migrate again to their ancestral birthing Ground Southern Ndutu where it will all start again. After a full day game drive and hopefully a sight of the crossing we will be back to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.

    • Overnight at Lemala Kuria Hills
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  6. DAY 6: NORTH SERENGETI TO CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

    After a relaxed morning drive towards Central Serengeti spend the day observing wildlife in the Seronera Valley. The Seronera Valley offers lots of wildlife throughout the year including carnivores like hyenas, Lions, leopards and cheetah can often be found on and around these large rocky outcrops, as they offer a great vantage point to look over the plains in search of any prey, as well as ungulates including buffaloes, giraffes, hippopotami, impalas, topi, warthogs and zebras.  You will have dinner and overnight at out careful chosen tented camp.

    • Overnight at Lemala Nanyukie
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  7. DAY 7: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TO NGORONGORO CRATER TO KARATU

    Early morning after breakfast, we continue with our en-route drive inside the Serengeti National Park before we depart to Ngorongoro crater. You will descend down the crater which is almost 600m deep.

    The Crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. It is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve which is home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. The drive down the into the Crater is an adventure in itself and when you reach the Crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The Crater provides you with the best

    chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.

    After Lunch and an extensive game drive inside the crater, we head for our comfort partner lodges in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

    • Overnight at Kitela Lodge
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  8. DAY 8: KARATU TO ARUSHA

    After a leisurely breakfast drive back to Arusha arriving in time for lunch and last minute shopping and re-packing. Transfer to the airport for your flight back home or for a flight to Zanzibar.

    • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included