10 Days Great Migration on Focus
The Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Safari has been designed specifically to focus on following the Great Serengeti Wildebeest migration during calving from December to April. The areas to be covered are Lake Ndutu area, as well as the Southern and Central areas of Serengeti National Park where majority of the wildebeest are usually found. A visit to the world famous Ngorongoro Crater is part of this safari as well.
The Southern Serengeti and Ndutu areas in Tanzania are the best locations for the months of January, February and March to witness thousands of wildebeest spread across the plains grazing on the rich short grass plains. Predator action is at its peak with great sightings of cheetah, lion, hyena and leopard and a very good chance to see adrenalin packed kills.
The Itinerary can be Converted depending on customer needs.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL TANZANIA.
On arrive in Tanzania at the Kilimanjaro International airport where you will meet and greet with Tanz-Africa Adventures guide. Then transfer to the lodge for dinner and overnight, have time for a short safari briefing session with you at the lodge.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel. (All meals included.)
DAY2: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast at the Lodge with Parked lunch proceeds to Tarangire national park ‘’Tarangire National Park well known for its high concentration of Elephants and African big cats as well as the magnificent combination of Baobab and Acacia trees which make the unique landscape. The park is the paradise for bird’s watching due to its habitats ‘’
After lunch continue with game viewing at Tarangire National park up to evening then drive to the Lodge for Dinner and Overnight,
Accommodation: Sangaiwe Safari Lodge, All meals included
DAY 3: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast at the Lodge with packed lunch you will head north to Lake Manyara National Park. It’s about 1 hour drive from the lodge. Lake Manyara National is at the foot of the Great Rift Valley.
‘’The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions and the vast elephant herds and large flock of aquatic migratory birds, more than 400 species of birds can be sported, as well as a unique features such as hot spring which is well known as Maji Moto’’
At the evening drive to the lodge,
Accommodation: Dinner and Overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge. All meals included.
DAY4: NDUTU Serengeti Southern
After breakfast, it’s now your time to complete your dream and experience the great Wildebeest Calves Migration with packed lunch game drive in Ndutu area,
Why Ndutu?
‘’Ndutu area has got palatable grasses with nutritional value which attracting wild animals for grazing after the rainfall season. This makes the area to be very potential for great wildebeest migration which accompanied by Zebras and Gazelles without forgetting big cats and other predators which follow the migration for having easy prey. Also Ndutu is the only area which is the multiple land use where by Human being and wildlife can share the same habitat this allows us to do off-roading’’
After game viewing, drive back the Lodge for dinner and overnight
Accommodation: Ndutu Safari Lodge. All meals included.
DAY 5-6: WITNESS THE WILDEBEST CALVES
After breakfast at the camp, drive with parked lunch or hot lunch at the camp; enjoy a full day of Safari in Ndutu area. Explore the range of different habitats that include swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the Ndutu short grass plains. You can see great herds of wildebeest and zebra.
After an extensive game drive, Evening drive back to the lodge for Dinner and Overnight
Accommodation: Ndutu Safari Lodge. All meals included.
DAY 7: THE SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast, departure to the most famous Serengeti National Park in the world, the Serengeti. It will be an unforgettable moment for all who see it for the first time. As you progress well in the Serengeti, you will see why they named Serengeti in Masai language, which means “the endless plain”. This is the homeland of the Great Wildebeest Migration, which stands as an icon of the park. This great migration: millions of animals such as wildebeest, zebras and Gazelles. This gives unlimited eating to African big cats.
After the safari drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Accommodation: Osinon Camp, All meals included
DAY 8: GAME DRIVE IN THE SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast at the camp drive with picnic lunch boxes, proceed with full day game drive in the Park ‘’The Serengeti is the home of the Great Migration of wildebeests, which stand as an icon of the park, This great Migration includes millions of Wildebeest, zebras and Gazelles’’
The Seronera which is the central Serengeti is the area for excellent wildlife viewing; you can see predators waiting for the animal to come for drinking and wallowing. If luck you can have a vivid experience in how predators kills and prepare their own food.
After an extensive game drive, Evening drive to the Lodge for Dinner and Overnight
Accommodation: Osinon Camp, All meals included
DAY 9: NGORONGORO CRATER
After breakfast at the lodge, it’s time for the famous Ngorongoro Crater, drive from the lodge to Ngorongoro Conservation area. You will descend down to the Crater floor by our 4×4 wheel drive vehicle for game viewing, where you will witness one of the beautiful landscapes in the world.
“The Ngorongoro Conservation Area boasts the finest blend of landscapes, wildlife, people and archaeological sites in Africa. Often called “the African Eden”. The Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site, is nestled in a range of extinct volcanoes which rise to heights of more than 3,500 meters (11,483 feet). It is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world – 19.2 km (12 miles) in diameter, 610 m (2,000feet) deep and 304 sq. km (117 sq. miles) in area.
Ngorongoro is a huge and deep volcanic Crater. There’s rich pasture, swamps, forest and permanent water on the Crater floor that’s why wildlife is so diverse and numerous. The crater floor is home to the largest population of mammals and you can spot the big 5 here on a relatively small area just stunning. Is the best opportunity to see black Rhino and many other rare species like the black-manned Lion. After game drive enjoy your picnic lunch at Ngoitoktok spring in the crater”.
After lunch enjoy the rest of your time for game drive and late afternoon drive to the lodge for Dinner and Overnight,
Accommodation: Farm of Dream Lodge Karatu. All meals included.
DAY 10: MTO WA MBU
After a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, depending on your departure schedule, you will drive to mto wa mbu for a morning cultural tour and local lunch. In afternoon you will head back to Arusha.
In this last day of safari you will have safari debriefing and words of thanks from our company.
Then transfer to the Airport to connect a flight with fond memories of your Safari in Tanzania.
Item Included:
- Accommodation and Meals as stipulated in the itinerary
- Complimentary mineral water x1.5 liters per person in the safari vehicle
- 4×4 game viewing vehicles plus driver guide (window seat guaranteed)
- Unlimited game drives
- Emergency Evacuation Cover
- All transfers and activities as mentioned above
- Park fee, Conservation fees and Community Development Fees
- External flights (Arusha to Zanzibar)
- All price is under VAT
Item excluded
The price of your safari does not include:
- International flights
- Entry visa fees
- Tips or Gratuities for the safari guide and hotel/ camp staff
- Personal expenses such as beverages and laundry.
- Telephones, e-mail and fax bills
Personal and travel insurance (extremely important)