Overview:

Embark on a riveting adventure in Tanzania’s famous parks and witness one of the natural world’s eight wonders; the great wildebeest migration! About 1.5 million wildebeest accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras, elands, gazelles along with a trailing retinue of predators, leave their calving grounds in southern Serengeti, around March and April, heading for the next water source. This annual phenomenon is an epic journey of violence and endurance as they battle onwards, past granite kopjes where cheetah or lion lie in ambush, through flood-swollen and crocodile infested rivers, over parched plains scorched by wildfires, to sanctuary in the north. Then, homing in on distant rains, they circle back again, daring greater hazards by the same water, by exhaustion and by predators, shedding a quarter of their numbers by the wayside. Guided by experts and staying in comfortable accommodations, this safari promises a remarkable glimpse into a hair-raising spectacle.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival into Tanzania

You will be met by your driver-guide on arrival at JRO/ ARK Airport and transferred to Arusha for an overnight at Arusha Planet Lodge.

Meals: (Breakfast)

Day 2: Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park

After a delicious breakfast, head west, as you leave Arusha behind, passing small settlements and watching bicycles carrying large bunches of bananas as you pass through the small town of Mto wa Mbu. A game drive through Lake Manyara National Park will immediately immerse you in Tanzania’s bush and wildlife. The park is centred around a large alkaline lake, which attracts a variety of birdlife all year round, including greater and lesser pink flamingo between November and April, as well as pelican, stork and heron. Hippo, lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, and wildebeest can be seen on the grassy plains and among the acacia woodlands. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch in the shade before continuing your journey towards Ngorongoro, climbing the steep walls of the Great Rift Valley arriving in Karatu. This bustling town lies in the shadow of the Ngorongoro Crater and is surrounded by beautiful, lush farmlands. Tloma Lodge is located amongst a coffee plantation, conveniently close to the entry gate to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Dinner & overnight Tloma Lodge

Meals: (Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner)

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Today is an early start as you aim to be amongst the first vehicles into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and onto the crater floor. After passing through the entry gate, the steep road ascends the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater through a lush and dense forest until you arrive on the crater rim road with a spectacular?viewing point?of the crater. Marvel at this UNESCO World Heritage Site and take a photograph before continuing your journey. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to black rhino, giraffe, lion, leopard, hippo and more. A game drive in the base of a dormant volcano is something you will remember for a long time. By mid-afternoon, it’ll be time to start the return journey up the caldera’s walls to the rim and onward to the welcome comfort of your camp at the crater rim. Relax before drinks and dinner in the dining tent. Dinner & overnight Pakulala Safari Camp

Meals: (Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner)

Day 4: Olduvai Gorge and onto Serengeti

After breakfast, leave the camp and drive to Oldupai Gorge, the historical place discovered by Dr Leakey having fossils of believed the first human being in the world. After your wonderful lecture, continue onto the Serengeti Plains, arriving at Tanzania Bush Camp Central. Dinner & overnight.

Meals: (Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner)

Days 5 &6: The Great Migration

Drive from the central reaches of the vast preserve to the northern part for a magical migration experience. This breathtaking annual phenomenon where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest migrate northwest in an enormous loop every year at the end of Tanzania’s rainy season (usually in May or June) is recognized as one of the "Seven Wonders of the Natural World”! The next two days will have you exploring the splendour of Serengeti. Dinner and overnight Tanzania Bush Camp Kogatende.

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 7: Goodbye Serengeti

After a final safari breakfast, make your way towards the airstrip for your flight to Kilimanjaro/ Arusha Airport. The plane will likely make a few stops as it picks up and drops off passengers at selected airstrips, eventually arriving around midday. Upon arrival, collect your bags and check in for your onward travel. 

Meals: (Breakfast)

Price includes:

1. Accommodation as specified
2. Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 5 Dinners
3. Water during safari
4. Guided Safaris as mentioned
5. Road and airstrip transfers as mentioned
6. 2 x internal flights
7. Park fees and other government fees

Price does not include:

1. Drinks
2. Laundry
3. Tip
4. Items of a personal nature