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6-Days wildebeest migration & Ngorongoro crater

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Overview

In July, the wildebeest migration moves north, passing through the Lobo area (area just north of the central Serengeti National Park) and the Wagakuria area (remote northern Serengeti National Park along the Mara River) en-route to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. The migration can arrive to the Wagakuria area anytime from July onwards and wildebeest can be seen in the area, crossing the Mara River. In September the wildebeest herds are spread out over the northern Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. Several large herds of wildebeest remain behind in the area and sometimes weather changes can bring the herds back into the area from the Mara. In October, the herds move south towards the central Serengeti National Park via the Lobo area of the Serengeti National Park.

Pax 1 2 3 4 5 6
Jul - October $2495 $2230 $2097 $2017 $1964

Itinerary

Upon arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro International airport/JRO or Arusha Airport/ARK), you will be met by your personal driver-guide who will transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for your adventures the following day.
MAIN DESTINATION Arrival day
ACTIVITY Game drive
MEAL PLAN Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner, water & Soft drinks
ACCOMMODATION Ilboru safari lodge

We will leave Arusha early morning and travel to Serengeti National Park. We will travel to Serengeti on a road near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, allowing for animal sightings along the way. The golden savannah and endless plains, teeming with zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes make it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. On this day, we will enjoy a picnic lunch on Naabi Kopje (a small, rocky hill in a generally flat area), where you will have the opportunity to view Serengeti’s famous pink-headed lizards. After lunch, we will proceed further into the plains for a leisurely game drive.
MAIN DESTINATION Serengeti Central NP
ACTIVITY Game drive
MEAL PLAN Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner, water & Soft drinks
ACCOMMODATION thorn tree camp

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. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch will we enjoy an afternoon game drive in the area. The wildebeest migration can normally be found in the Wagakuria area from August to October, depending on rainfall patterns. A long stretch of the Mara River runs through the northern Serengeti National Park and the Mara River provides the migration with its most difficult obstacle. Witnessing the frantic herds of wildebeest crossing the Mara River is amazing. After the game drive, a delectable dinner will be served Serengeti heritage Mara camp
MAIN DESTINATION Serengeti NP
ACTIVITY Game drive
MEAL PLAN Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner, water & Soft drinks
ACCOMMODATION Heritage mara camp

After an early breakfast, you will head out for an en-route game drive through the Serengeti. You might be able to spot animals on your way to Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO world heritage site formed millions of years ago, is 600m deep and covers roughly 260 square kilometers. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. You will arrive at the Crater rim before lunch and pay a visit to one of the famous Maasai bomas, where you'll have the opportunity to witness (and participate in) traditional Maasai dance, tour an authentic Maasai village, and even do a little souvenir shopping at the local market. After having a picnic lunch which will be carried from your accommodation in Serengeti. In the late evening drive straight to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
MAIN DESTINATION NCA
ACTIVITY Game drive
MEAL PLAN Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner, water & Soft drinks
ACCOMMODATION Eileen’s tree inn

After an early morning breakfast, we will hurry to Ngorongoro Crater, as it is the best time to spot animals. On this day, we will enjoy a game drive around the crater and stop for a picnic lunch at a small lake within the park. The lake is home to many hippos and migratory birds, so guests will be sure to enjoy the visit! Due to the animal “oasis” created within the crater, there is a high possibility of spotting every member of The Big five. The group comprises some of the strongest animals in Africa – the ferocious lion, the giant elephant, the stealthy leopard, the charging rhino and the mighty water buffalo. Ngorongoro Crater is truly an amazing place. Beautiful storks, ibis, and cranes are popular water birds in the crater, a sight not to miss. After a lovely afternoon of animal sightings, we will finally start our journey back to Arusha.
MAIN DESTINATION Ngorongoro crater
ACTIVITY Game drive
MEAL PLAN Breakfast + Lunch, water & Soft drinks
ACCOMMODATION

Cost

The Trip Cost Includes

  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT.
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water on all days.

The Cost Excludes

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Services not mentioned in the program
  • Travel insurance and medical repatriation
  • Items of a personal nature.

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6-Days wildebeest migration & Ngorongoro crater

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