Unique Wildebeest Migration
7 Days Unique Wildebeest Migration Mara River Crossing
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$2980 USD
pp
Safari summary
Wildebeest migration Mara river crossing beginning July, moves north and passes through the Lobo and the Wagakuria area en-route to Masai Mara Game Reserve. In September, the wildebeest herds are spread out over the northern Serengeti National Park and 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.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Accesibility |
This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire
Tarangire
Pick up from your accommodation in Arusha and drive further through the Masai Steppe via Makuyuni Junction and over down to the Tarangire National Park. This is now the fifth-largest park, of all parks in Tanzania, and the Tarangire National Park is dotted with amazingly big Baobab trees and the extraordinary large herds of elephants; Tarangire is quite a place not to miss while on your African safari to Tanzania if you are a lover of the jumbos or other general large game.
Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge
Day 2 : Tarangire - Serengeti
Serengeti
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park 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. Then head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River.
Suenos De Africa Tented Camp
Day 3 :Central Serengeti to North
Serengeti
Early morning game drive in Central Serengeti looking for hunting predators, then return to the camp for breakfast. After breakfast depart with picnic lunch and drive towards the North Serengeti for game drive. The great migration is suppose to be in this area from late July to mid-October crossing the famous Mara river to Maasai Mara reserve in Kenya and back to Serengeti. You will have high opportunity to see them crossing while the crocodiles in the river attack them.
Mara Sero Tented Camp
Day 4 : North Wildebeest migration
Serengeti
We will proceed for a full day game drive viewing the great migration at Mara area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area. The key feature is the Mara River and there is a great chance to see the herds cross the Mara River to the north on one day and back south a few days later. Please note that it can be very difficult to witness crossing and is sometimes a matter of luck.
Mara Sero Tented Camp
Day 5 : Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater
In the morning will continue with the game drive at northern Serengeti till mid day and later slowly game en route to central Serengeti and proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area or (Optional activities with extra cost) visit Olduvai Gorge museum, a famous archaeological location in East Africa.
Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Day 6 :Ngorongoro crater to Karatu
Ngorongoro Crater
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.
Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge
Day 7 : Lake manyara To Arusha
Lake Manyara
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel and heading to Lake Manyara National Park. The small park stretches along the 600 m high Rift Valley Escarpment and is dominated by the alkaline Lake Manyara. If you are very lucky you might also see the Manyara lions, lounging in the trees. In the late afternoon you will leave the Park and heading to Arusha.
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