Classic Great Migration Safari
Witness one of the world's most dramatic wildlife spectacles as thousands of wildebeest brave the Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti, before exploring the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.
​Highlights:
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Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in the legendary Northern Serengeti
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Spend two full days searching for dramatic Mara River crossings
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Enjoy a scenic flight between Arusha and the Serengeti
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Explore both the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park
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Travel in a custom-built 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
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Stay in upmarket safari camps and lodges with all meals included throughout your journey
Explore our detailed itinerary below
​​DAY 1: ARUSHA TO SERENGETI NORTH TO NGORONGORO CRATER
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to the Northern Serengeti. On arrival, your guide will meet you before travelling to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 metres into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon game drive, where you'll have the opportunity to search for black rhino, lion, leopard, elephant, cheetah, buffalo and a remarkable variety of birdlife. Later, continue to your upmarket safari lodge overlooking the crater for dinner and your overnight stay.
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Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2: NGORONGORO CRATER TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Today you'll enjoy another game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater before travelling to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Spend the afternoon exploring the endless plains, renowned for their exceptional wildlife and breathtaking scenery. As the sun begins to set, continue your game drive before arriving at your upmarket safari camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
​DAY 3 : SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, NORTHERN MARA
After breakfast, travel to the Wagakuria region of the Northern Serengeti with your picnic lunch in search of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Between August and October, this area offers some of the best opportunities to witness the dramatic Mara River crossings, while resident lion prides, elephants, giraffes and countless plains game provide exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the day. Return to your upmarket safari camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, KOGATENDE
Spend another full day exploring the Kogatende region, following the movements of the migrating herds as they cross and recross the Mara River in search of fresh grazing. With outstanding opportunities to witness river crossings, predators and abundant wildlife, every game drive offers something different. Later, return to your upmarket safari camp for dinner around the campfire and your final overnight stay in the Serengeti.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TO ARUSHA
Enjoy one final morning game drive before transferring to Kogatende Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha. On arrival, you'll be transferred either to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight or to your hotel in Arusha, bringing your unforgettable Great Migration safari to a close.
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Accommodation: Own arrangements.
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Meals: Breakfast
What's included?
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Airport transfers as per your itinerary.
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Accommodation in carefully selected lodges, tented camps and hotels.
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Full board accommodation during your safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
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Transportation in a custom-built 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
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Services of an experienced English-speaking professional safari guide.
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Unlimited game drives as outlined in your itinerary.
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All national park entrance fees, conservation fees and government levies.
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Bottled drinking water during game drives.
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Picnic lunches on full-day game drives where applicable.
What's excluded
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International and domestic flights, unless otherwise specified.
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Visa fees where applicable.
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Travel and personal medical insurance.
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Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and personal bar accounts.
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Additional accommodation before or after your safari.
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Optional activities and excursions not included in the itinerary.
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Items of a personal nature, including laundry and telephone charges.
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Gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff (recommended guide gratuity: US$20 per person per day).
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Any government tax, park fee, fuel surcharge or levy increases introduced after your booking has been confirmed.
