Trip Overview
This is a very special tour that allows you to concentrate most of your time in the Serengeti to focus on following the Great Serengeti migration during calving season from December to April around Lake Ndutu Area, Southern and Central areas of the Serengeti national park to witness thousands of wildebeest spread across the plains grazing on the rich short grass plains. with the largest concentration of of big cats such as Lions, Cheetahs, Hyenas, wilddogs and Leopards.
We have designed this particular tour so that you can start with Tarangire national park which is well known as Elephants Paradise, then after you proceed to Lake Manyara national park Home of trees climbing lions and visiting Ngorongoro Crater which is considered one of the natural wonders of the World, then we end up the Tour with Mto wa mbu culture tour.
Trip Duration
8 Days, 7 Nights
Best Timing
June – October
Accommodation
Budget/Luxury/Mid-Range
Day-to-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania
Karibu Tanzania ” Welcome to Tanzania”. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by our Safari Guide, who will give you a short briefing of your upcoming Adventure.
Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast we drive to Tarangire National Park for the game drive with parked lunch box, Ranking as the 6th largest National Park in Tanzania and covering an area of 2,600 square kilometers.
The Tarangire National Park is most popular for its large elephant herds and mini-wildlife migration that takes place during the dry season which sees about 250,000 animals enter the park, after an extensive game drive, head to the camp for sundowners and to enjoy the views over the Tarangire river & Acacia woodlands plains while recounting tales of the days adventure.
Day 3: Tarangire - Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast at the lodge, we drive with ‘s. The park is famous for the elusive tree-climbing lions that inhabit the woodland between the lake and the rift valley. Late afternoon proceeds to the lodge for sundowners and to enjoy the views over the valley while recounting tales of the day adventure. a picnic lunchbox to Lake Manyara National Park. The park covers 330 sq. km, 70% of which is occupied by the lake. The varied ecosystem consists of groundwater forests, acacia woodland, and open grassland along the lake shore and sustains a wealth of wildlife, including pink flamingoes, baboons, elephants, Giraffes, and buffalo
Day 4: Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti (Ndutu Area)
After breakfast at the lodge we will drive to Ndutu area which is in the Ngorongoro conservation area, which is part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Lake Ndutu like most other rift lakes is alkaline however the water is still drinkable and consumed by a wide array of local wildlife.
We will spend the afternoon with a game drive in the Ndutu area. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains of Ndutu from December to April. And the woodland acacia forest area is usually heavily populated with Giraffes, elephants, tree-climbing lions, and other resident animals. Late afternoon proceeds to the camp for sundowners and to enjoy the views over the lake Ndutu while recounting tales of the day’s adventure.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park (Ndutu Area)
After breakfast, Enjoy a full day game drive in the Ndutu area exploring a great range of various habitats such as swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the world famous Serengeti short grass plains. You will witness herds of wildebeest and zebras especially during a short time-frame from around February to march where majority of the wildebeest calve.
The short grass plane of Ndutu area provides little cover and the young makes an easy prey for a variety of predators. Wildebeest calves can run minutes after they were born and within 3 days, they are normally strong enough to keep up with the herds,Late afternoon proceeds to the camp for sundowners and to enjoy the views over the lake ndutu while recounting tales of the days adventure
Day 6: Serengeti National Park (Seronera)
Serengeti National Park is a World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife: over 2 million ungulates, 4000 lions, 1000 leopard, 550 cheetahs and some 500 bird species inhabit an area close to 15,000 square kilometers in size. Join us on a safari and explore the endless Serengeti plains dotted with trees and kopjes from which majestic lions control their kingdom; gaze upon the Great Migration in awe or find an elusive leopard in a riverine forest.
Day 7: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
After early breakfast at the lodge, we depart for a morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater with picnic lunchbox, as very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, and various species of birds.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater - Mto Wa Mbu - Arusha/Moshi
After breakfast at the After breakfast at the lodge drive to mto wa mbu village for the walking or biking tour visit banana farm, rice plantation, local market, get the chance to meet locals and learn about banana beer, Makonde woodcarvings and the tribal painting techniques; the village provides a great introduction to everyday life in Africa followed with African local lunch in the middle of banana plantation, then drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro international airport where your adventure concludes.
Detailed Breakdown
Safari Cost Includes
- Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO);
- Transfer to a hotel in Arusha or Moshi and back to the airport;
- Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof;
- Experienced English-speaking safari guide;
- 24/7 phone support;
- All park fees, entrance fees, and Government Taxes;
- All accommodations under your program;
- Three meals per day on safari;
- Bottled water and soft drinks throughout the tour;
Safari Cost Excludes
- Air tickets;
- Visa fee;
- Insurance
- Tips for your safari guide.
- Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari);
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DISCLAIMER
Please note that all trip prices are based on our own Company costs, fees, and supplier prices in effect at the time of booking. We reserve the right to alter trip prices should inflation, cost of fuel, labor, materials, or exchange rates change. If the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) raises park fees, or any hotel, lodge, camp, or any other service provider raises their rates, we reserve the right to require additional payment from the client.
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