Best of Serengeti Migration Safari

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Duration

7 Days - 6 Nights

Destination

Northern Circuit

Pick-Up

Kilimanjaro Int. Airport

Price From

$ 4,100/ Person

Tour Overview

The great wildebeest migration package is very popular and also loved by many customers on their first visit. Let me tell you, if you have time and your budget allows, I advise you to choose an itinerary that will give you a chance to visit the northern Serengeti during the great wildebeests’ migration season. Good months that are friendly to the great wildebeests’ migration period when in the north are from mid-July, august, September, and a little bit in early October. If you find your timing and budget don’t allow you to do this, then try to Ndutu plain for great wildebeest migration from mid/late December down to March every year.

What to see on this safari: Zebras, Wildebeest migration, lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, buffaloes, and many more including colorful birds. Therefore, you will be with your driver-guide searching for Eland, Gazelle, elephant and you might be lucky enough to see Rhino though in a very small number. Expect to see something different every day on your tour.

Best time to go for Great wildebeests Migration Safari: For the big quantity of wildlife viewing mainly is from June to October in northern Serengeti and from mid-December to March in southern Serengeti Ndutu plain. Our Driver guides’ responsibility is to make sure you see the cross at Mara River on your visit.

We designed this kind of itinerary to fit those people who dream to have a true experience of the great wildebeests’ migration safari crossing the Mara River area or hanging with newborns at the Ndutu plain. Or witness the big herds migrating together from one part of the park to another until they cross the Mara River and enter the Kenyan Masai Mara game reserve.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi – Tarangire National Park

Breakfast before you drive to Tarangire National Park crossing the Maasai Steppe on your way to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania’s fourth-largest and one of its most diverse. Stop at the picturesque park gate for the driver to fill up the park registration book before you enter the park for the evening to sunset game drive in the park enjoying viewing animals.

Elephants, Buffalos, and pythons are seen easily and regularly cross your path, unbothered by your benign presence and going about their daily routines. You’ll meander along bush tracks, explore the Tarangire River’s twists and turns, and find elephants drinking and playing in the refreshing waters. Late this afternoon you’ll arrive at your campsite where you can settle in and relax before dinner and your first night in the bush.

Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Simba tented lodge.

Day 2: Tarangire National – Lake Manyara National Park

Early breakfast before you drive out with game sunrise game drives en-route to Lake Manyara national park. Lake Manyara National Park is among Tanzania’s smallest parks. Drive through the lush garden is a gentle reminder that you are now in Africa. Exotic birdcalls fill the air. Enjoy a picnic lunch and afterward, you’ll continue game viewing of animals in the park.

Zebra, wildebeest, bushbuck, dik-dik, and guinea fowl regularly cross your path, unbothered by your benign presence and going about their daily routines. You’ll meander along bush tracks and explore the Lake which is home to thousands of Flamingos and rivers twists and turns, finding elephants drinking and playing in the refreshing waters. More game drives to sunset before you drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Note: In the late afternoon you will do a short hike down the Great Rift Valley as well as a visit to Mto wa Mbu village. View birds, monkeys, bushbucks, and other forest animals. During the hike enjoy the sounds of the forest and the fresh streams and waterfalls surrounding you. Visit the Mto wa Mbu local village. Enjoy a short stroll on the edge of the Great Rift Valley with beautiful views of Lake Manyara and the National Park below. Learn more about plants, insects, birds, and small mammals from a knowledgeable guide.

Dinner and overnight at Acacia Farm Lodge.

Day 3: Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will make your way to Serengeti National Park heading in a northwesterly direction. Head up the winding, switch-back road and into the Ngorongoro Highlands continue to the Serengeti National Park (endless plain) for the afternoon to sunset game drive before heading to your overnight camps for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

Day 4: Central Serengeti Safari

Full days ‘discover Serengeti’ game drives. The day for the big cats – cheetahs, leopards, and lions. Mostly you will go out for a SUNRISE game drive at 0600am followed by b/fast at 0800am. More game drive till Lunchtime (picnic lunch). After your picnic lunch, you will proceed with your afternoon game drive en–route to the Mara River area for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and Overnight at Ole Serai tented camp.

Day 5: North Serengeti Mara River Area

Early breakfast before you drive for a full-day game drive in the Serengeti Park. On this day you will try to follow migration groups around the Mara River. In the evening drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Some of the wildebeests’ groups don’t cross the river and you might catch them around the Mara River.

Dinner and overnight at Chaka tented camp.

Day 6: North Serengeti Park/Ngorongoro Crater Rim

SUNRISE game drives start at 06:00 am till 9:00 am. When you’ll depart the Mara River area with game drives en route to the Ngorongoro Crater rim for dinner and overnight. On the way, you will visit the Retima hippo pool.

Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro lion paw lodge.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Floor Back to Moshi.

Rise early for breakfast before you spend a full day exploring the crater floor. The area is world-renowned in its reputation and very small in its scale, so you will see other safari-goers. Don’t let that distract you from the beauty of the place or from the fact that this remains one of the only places on earth where you may see all of the Big Five at once: Lion, Leopard, Bull Elephant, African Buffalo, and Black Rhino. To maximize your time on the crater floor you will enjoy a special boxed lunch at a scenic picnic spot.

Your journey will take you through this tremendous landscape that is constantly changing as animals move to and fro in search of pasture, water, or east prey.

In the afternoon, it is time to depart this Garden of Eden and drive back to Moshi for dinner and overnight

Tour Includes

  • Airport pickup and drop off
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
  • Meals while on safari
  • Mineral water
  • All government taxes
  • All mentioned activities
  • All national park fees
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari for emergence evacuations

Tour Excludes

  • International or Local Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Travel insurance

ACCOMMODATION TYPE

Luxury Lodges & Tented Camps

Overnighting in luxury lodges with Tanzania Pure Nature And Travel during a safari in Tanzania is a harmonious blend of opulence and wilderness. From warm hospitality to gourmet cuisine and panoramic views, every moment is curated for comfort and delight. Guided adventures by experts offer encounters with iconic wildlife, while tranquil evenings under the African sky capture the essence of safari luxury.

Mostly Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to go on the Tanzania safari?

Tanzania Safari holidays are good all-year-round. Because of such close proximity to the equator, Tanzania undergoes two distinct dry and wet seasons. But the best-best time depends on the type of Tanzania safari activity you choose. However, the dry season of June to October is considered to be the best time to go on the Tanzania safari.

When is the best time to see the great wildebeest migration in Tanzania?

During the period of December to March, the Serengeti Migration congregates in large herds around Lake Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area of Tanzania Safari. So, the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti is usually during June and July and January to February is the perfect time to see the wildebeest calving.

What does a Tanzania Safari cost?

Ideally, there is no fixed price range for Tanzania safari. There are several factors such as time, numbers of days, and accommodations types that influence the Tanzania safari cost. However, the average cost of Tanzania Safari per day can come down to $400 (dollars) per head for a lodge safari and around $200 (dollars) per day for camping.

Is it safe to go on a Tanzania Safari?

Yes, Tanzania is a fairly safe country. Every year millions of tourists visit this beautiful country in the hopes of a thrilling Tanzania travel experience. And, the statistics say that maximum tourists leave the country with their heart bubbling with joy and a secret promise to visit again.

Where will I stay during the Tanzania safari?

Tanzania offers a great range of lodges and tented camps. However, your Tanzania accommodations depend on the type of packages you have purchased like budget safaris, standard or luxury Tanzania safari.

How long does it take to do safari in Tanzania?

The duration of an ideal Tanzania safari can take between 5 to 10 days, to ensure you hit all the top spots on your safari. The length though can depend on how long you’d like to stay and enjoy a specific place, hotel, park on your itinerary.

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