About the Migration
From July through September, the Great wildebeest Migration reaches it most dramatic and sought after phase. Millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelle make their way north across the Serengeti ecosystem, gathering at riverbanks and facing challenging river crossing especially at the Mara River. This is a prime safari season for intense wildlife encounters, predator action, and unforgettable photography
DAY 1: ARRIVAL – ARUSHA CITY (WELCOME TO TANZANIA)
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our experienced driver guide who will escort you to Arusha town and to your reserved hotel. He will introduce you to this wonderful city and town.
Arusha city a gateway to Tanzania northern safari circuit, Relax and prepare for the start of your safari adventure.
MAP OVERVIEW
DAY 2: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast in arusha drive through the beautiful highlands and rural landscapes towards Lake manyara national park. Famous for its tree- climbing lions, large herd of elephants and flocks of flamingos along the lakeshore, Lake manyara offers a unique mix of habitats from lush groundwater to open plains.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive spotting wildlife such as giraffe, hippos, zebras, and the park lively baboon troops. Later in the day continue to Ngorongoro conservation area for an overnight stay at the crater rim
DAY 3: NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
After an early breakfast we depart to Ngorongoro conservation area for a full day game drive, Descend into the crater floor for full day game drive in the crater. The jewel in Ngorongoro crown is thick, volcanic crater, the most significant unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world.
Ngorongoro crater is a breathtaking natural wonder, The crater is also a home for large numbers of flamingos, hippos, and other waterbirds all these can be seen here. Until later Evening drive to central Serengeti for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4& 5: CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Spend the day exploring the central Serengeti, the heart of the park and famous for its year – round game viewing, the vast plains, rocky kopjes and acacia woodlands are home of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and countless wildebeest and zebras. This is also one of the best places to witness predator action.
DAY 6: CENTRAL SERENGETI – NORTHERN SERENGETI
After an early breakfast, depart from the central Serengeti and head northward into the northern Serengeti, for a full day game drive in the wilderness following the Great migration trails, along the way enjoy your game drive, spotting giraffes, elephants, zebras, and possibly big cats hunting in the golden plains.
DAY 7&8: NORTHERN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Spend full days morning and evening game drive in northern Serengeti. The key feature is Mara River. A key area during great migration seasons. This region its famous for the dramatic river crossings where thousands of wildebeest and zebras’ brave crocodile – infested waters in one nature most thrilling spectacles.
Along the way, enjoy game drive through open savannahs and riverine woodlands spotting predators, like lions, hyenas, crocodile taking advantage of the migration. Northern Serengeti offers thrilling river crossings of the great migration, big cats in action, and dramatic wilderness scenery.
DAY 9: FARE WELL FLIGHT FROM THE WILD
Begin your final day, with an early morning game drive in Northern Serengeti, Enjoy the last glimpse of wildlife and dramatic landscapes, afterward transfer to kogatende Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to arusha.
Upon arrival in arusha, you will meet one of our representative and transfer you to your hotel or onward connection to Kilimanjaro international airport, concluding your unforgettable Tanzania safari.