You want to see the largest herd movement of animals on the planet? The great migration classic Tanzania 8 days safari If you want to see the largest herd movement of animals on the planet and also visit the best national parks in northern Tanzania, this is the perfect itinerary for you. The focus during this trip will be on the western part of the Serengeti, where the Great Migration crossing the Grumeti River from June to October. The herds of wildebeest and zebra must outsmart the huge Nile crocodiles and fast flowing water before facing predators waiting on the other side.
Arrival
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to https://www.tuliahotelandspa.com/ in Arusha for dinner and overnight. Settle into your accommodation, ready to start your safari proper in the morning. Depending on your arrival time, you may have your pre-safari briefing today of Tanzania Safari ; if not, it will take place early tomorrow morning before depart for safari.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa
After an early breakfast in your comfort lodge. you will drive to Tarangire National Park with packed lunch for a game drive. This lovely park has the largest concentrations of elephants in the world and the highest number of breeding bird species. Especially during the dry season, Tarangire National park is packed with wildlife. Big cats like lions, cheetahs and leopards, but also the seldom seen Kudu, Oryx and Gerenuk. The Tarangire River draws huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, as well as predators who prey upon them.Post the game drive, you will head to accommodation for relaxation and where a delicious dinner and overnight awaits you. Accommodation will be Octagon Lodge situated amidst colorful and exotic gardens and provides a perfect base for visiting the Northern Parks of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.
Accommodation: Octagon Lodge
After breakfast you go on a walking tour in farming town Mto wa Mbu. This village is unique in Tanzania since it is home to over 120 different tribes from across Africa and forms a colourful mix of customs. Your walking guide will take you to rice and banana plantations, a local beer factory, a school and a carving factory. Discover the traditional way of life of the villagers. Continue to Lake Manyara National park, which is only a few minutes’ drive from Mto wa Mbu. Lake Manyara is known for its huge soda lake filled with pink-hued flamingos, large population of baboons, incredible birdlife and breathtaking views. You can see giraffes, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos and if you are lucky you spot a tree-climbing lion.Post the game drive, you will head back to accommodation for relaxation and where a delicious dinner and overnight awaits you. Accommodation will be Octagon Lodge situated amidst colorful and exotic gardens and provides a perfect base for visiting the Northern Parks of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.
Accommodation: Octagon Lodge
This morning you drive to the famous Serengeti National Park. On the way you will stop at a Maasai village to get an insight in the lifestyle of these graceful warriors. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, you first have a picnic lunch and then continue with a beautiful game drive. There is a big change you can see the Great Migration of wildebeest crossing the Mara River in this area of the Serengeti between June to September.The herds must outsmart the crocodiles and fast flowing water before facing predators waiting on the other side. An amazing spectacle. Dinner and overnight are at the beautiful Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge kogatende North Serengeti for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge Northern
Rise up early, so that you can depart your lodge for a full day moving with the herds across the plains exploring the Great Migration. Morning and afternoon game drives in North Serengeti national park with early departure looking for active predators and other wildlife. Sightings in the area include prides of lions, leopards, cheetahs, crocodiles, hippos, elephants, giraffes, black rhino, topis, hartebeests and many more.
One of the best places to observe the wildebeest migration is at the Mara River. The Mara River runs through Kenya and Tanzania and lies directly in the path of migration for multiple animals in the Masai Mara & Serengeti National Park. It is also a vital part of the river system that brings water to the region.All meals and overnight will be at the Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge , where a delectation of dining, rest and, relaxation await us, and a sleep upon the ‘Endless Plain’ as our minds eye roves over the sights and sounds of the day.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge Northern
Rise up early, so that you can depart your lodge for a full day moving with the herds across the plains exploring the Great Migration. Morning and afternoon game drives in North Serengeti national park with early departure looking for active predators and other wildlife. Sightings in the area include prides of lions, leopards, cheetahs, crocodiles, hippos, elephants, giraffes, black rhino, topis, hartebeests and many more.
One of the best places to observe the wildebeest migration is at the Mara River. The Mara River runs through Kenya and Tanzania and lies directly in the path of migration for multiple animals in the Maasai Mara & Serengeti National Park. It is also a vital part of the river system that brings water to the region. All meals and overnight will be at the Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge , where a delectation of dining, rest and, relaxation await us, and a sleep upon the ‘Endless Plain’ as our minds eye roves over the sights and sounds of the day.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
After an early breakfast, depart with picnic lunch and drive to Ngorongoro crater for a full day of game drive. You will wake up early morning, having your breakfast in the morning before starting to depart to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, the 600 m deep caldera you will descend the crater for a game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq. kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. Ngoro Ngoro Crater is the largest collapsed volcanic crater in the world and fourteen kilometers of isolated natural beauty. Ngoro Ngoro Crater is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes and the floor, dotted with watering holes, shelters some 30,000 animals. The 5-6 hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. Since Ngorongoro Crater is compact you can have an access to see different and many animals and birds in short period of time. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty ,afternoon you will head out OF Crater to Arusha town to complete our tour ,or you can be taken direct to the airport ready to catch your-flight to the next destination.
$ 3,150
Included
- All meals and accommodations during the entire safari
- Snacks in your safari car
- A very high quality safari land cruiser with pop up roof (with WiFi)
- A highly experienced English speaking safari guide
- Unlimited mineral water during the entire safari
- Kilimanjaro tea/coffee during game drive
- Guided village walk
- Driver’s Salary and park fees for vehicle and driver.
- Transfers on arrival and departure
- All park fee and government taxes
- AMREF flying doctors rescue cover
- Hand sanitizer
excluded
- Flights
- Tips
- Drinks at the lodges
- Any other things not mentioned
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