8 Days Wildebeest Migration

Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Seronera River and Tarangire

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This is one of best Tanzania Wildlife Safari Holiday. Migration safari lets you witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. Over 2 million Wildebeest, Zebra and Gazelles move through the Serengeti and Masai Mara ecosystem in search of green pastures and safe calving ground.

The biggest chance to see river crossings on Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari is around July and August when the wildebeest migrate from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya or around September and October when they cross the way around. July marks the start of the start of the Masai Mara River crossing as well as mating season in the Serengeti.

It is the time of the year when wildebeest herds begin moving faster in search of water and greener grass, making their way across the Grumeti and Mara River.

Our professional driver will transport you to the lodge, where you will receive all the necessary information about your trip, have dinner and an overnight stay.

Distance: 140 km

You will be picked up at your hotel in Moshi/Arusha at 07:00hrs and transferred to the Tarangire National Park to start off your game viewing experience in this magnificent park which is famous for its large collection of baobab trees, spectacular large mammal population and variety of bird species, not to mention one of the largest concentration of elephants in the country.

After your tour around the park, you will be transferred to the campsite where you will be spending the night.

Overnight at Campsite/lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Distance: 205km

After breakfast we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park.

After your tour around the park, you will be transferred to the campsite or lodge where you will be spending the night.

Overnight at Campsite/tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Overnight at Campsite/tented Camp

Distance: 150km

Starting by 8AM after a filling breakfast, you will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today and move towards the northern part of the park. The route game drive towards the Kogatende region will offer mild action from resident game. As you approach the northern part of the Serengeti, you will notice the terrain change from the usual plain grassland to a more hilly and broken terrain. The northern region offers a variety of resident game such zebras, topi, gazelle, buffaloes, leopards and lions. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long drive itself. Based on the time of your arrival you will able to spend a few hours by the Mara River. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

Overnight at Campsite/tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Overnight at Campsite/tented Camp

As usual, you will finish a good breakfast and begin your day by 8AM. In the months between mid-junes 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 Campsite/tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Overnight at Campsite/tented Camp

Distance: 150km

Starting your day at the routine time of 8AM after a heavy breakfast, today you will head south towards the central Serengeti. The four hours’ drive to the Centre of Serengeti will offer mild enroute game. The drive south from the Mara river valley takes you through hill country, the Lobo area, woodlands and then back into the Seronera terrain.

The central portion of the Serengeti – known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. As you make your way into the Seronera region, you will begin to notice the hilly and broken terrain altering into plain grasslands.

In Seronera one must really look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion prides provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long drive itself, the day comes to an end with a tasty dinner and a good rest in your choice of accommodation.

Overnight at Campsite/tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Overnight at Campsite/tented Camp

Distance: 145 km

Dawn is a good time to watch wildlife and so you will be up early to join an early morning game drive. You will return to the camp for breakfast before heading out for another game drive in the park. Here in the Seronera region you will often see wildebeests and zebras in close proximity of lions and other predators such as leopards and cheetahs. After a picnic lunch you will continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro conservation for overnight.

Overnight at Campsite/logde
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Distance: 273 km

After an early breakfast you will drive down the steep and narrow road that takes you into the crater. The slopes are forested but soon the landscape changes to savannah. Here the wildlife is just breath-taking and with a little luck you can observe the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – in just a few hours. You should also see warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, hippos and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After a morning dedicated to game viewing and a picnic lunch, you will leave the crater in the early afternoon to drive back to Moshi or Arusha, where you will arrive in the early evening.

Overnight at Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included

Pricing

GROUP SIZE1 PERSON2-4 PEOPLE5-7 PEOPLE8-10 PEOPLE
BASIC CAMPING SAFARI2864254423842272
MID RANGE LODGE & TENTED SAFARI3664334431843072

- Transfers in Both Directions Between the International Airport and Moshi
- One Night Hotel Accommodation in Moshi/arusha
- Extended 4 X 4 Safari Jeep With Pop Up Roof for Game Viewing
- Professional Safari Guide
- Entrance Fees to All National Parks
- Maasai Experience Tour if Interested
- Ngorongoro Crater Fees
- 18% Vat to Our Entrance Fees
- All Meals While on Safari and Cold Water During the Safari.
- Government Taxes, Vat and Service Charges Relating to Accommodation and Included Meals
- All Basic Camping Facility Such as Tents, Chairs, Tables and Sleeping Mats

- Tanzania Visa: $50 Per Person on Arrival, Usa and Canada Passport Holders Usd.100s
- Personal Expenses (E.g. Laundry, Telephone, Beverages, Etc.)
- Optional Tours (Balloon Rides Usd. 570 Per Person)
-Tips and Gratuities to Your Safari Guide and Cook 

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