The Serengeti Great Migration has been listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Not only does it offer incredible views of the plains dotted with huge herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle, but the rivers are often infested with large Nile crocodiles lying in wait. Some of the best safari opportunities in the world are found here, across a landscape made up of volcanic grasslands and vast plains interrupted by rocky outcrops, rivers, and forests. Visiting the right area in the right season will treat travellers to astonishing sightings of this natural phenomenon. These migratory herds also attract the attention of some of the continent's most renowned predators, ensuring that if travellers are following the Migration; big cats, crocodiles, and hyenas will never be too far behind.
Itinerary
DAY 1 :
ARUSHA TO NDUTU
You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and head towards the Ndutu region. Its a six hour journey and soon you will notice the landscape changing from hilly forests to plain and green grasslands. Sweeping grasslands cover the region which gradually fades into the Serengeti. Once we reach Ndutu, we'll enjoy a picnic lunch.
Ndutu forms a part of the route for the annual migration of more than 2 million wildebeests and thousands of zebra, antelope and gazelle. During game drives at the right season between December and April, you will be able to see the fertile plains turn into wildebeest calving grounds. This big wildebeest nursery attracts hordes of predators that prey on vulnerable young wildebeest. Crested with Ndutu Lake and Lake Masek, these waterholes offer plenty of wildlife sightings during the dry season. The Ndutu is also home to 6 species of wild cats; leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, serval and wildcat.
The afternoon game drive will be action-packed and as the sun sets, we will head to either Ndutu Tented Camp where dinner and your bed awaits. Ensure you get a good rest to recharge yourself for another eventful day.
Meals: lunch, dinner
DAY 2:
NDUTU TO SERENGETI
NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast, we'll drive through endless grasslands until we arrive at the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Serengeti actually means “endless plains” in Swahili. The Serengeti covers an area of 14,763 square kilometres and watching the grassland stretching out as far as the eye can see and eventually merging with the sky at the horizon is absolutely breathtaking. The Serengeti also home to the “Big 5” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard) as well as Africa’s most beautiful animal – the impala. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the great plains and in the late afternoon, we’ll head to Serengeti Tortilis Tented Camp for the night to enjoy a good meal and a well-deserved sleep.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 3:
NGORONGORO
CRATER RIM
After breakfast and a short game drive in the Serengeti, we’ll explore the Ngorongoro Crater rim. We’ll follow a 75 km drive along the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is one of Africa’s most impressive geological attractions and is the ultimate wildlife Eden. The crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera and measures 22.5 kilometres across and a massive floor of about 260 square kilometres with rim walls that stand 600 metres high. Views from within the crater and from the rim are breathtaking. The day comes to an end with a hearty dinner and a good rest at the Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 4:
NGORONGORO CRATER
TO ARUSHA
After a very early breakfast, we’ll make the 600-metre descent in a 4WD vehicle into the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is home to 30000 animals and a large variety of birds and is home to black rhino, cheetah, lion, leopard, elephant, wildebeest, zebra and birds like ostrich, vultures and flamingos. Keep your camera at the ready as the crater will show you plenty of animal action.
We’ll have lunch at the Ngoitokitok Hippo Pool and after lunch we'll squeeze in our last game viewing drive before the steep ascent to exit the Crater and a long drive back to Arusha. We will drop you off at your hotel in Arusha by 18:00. After this incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, it is time you bid your safari team goodbye.
Accommodation for your own account.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
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Accommodation in tents, lodges, and hotels on a full board basis
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English speaking driver/guide
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Toyota 4WD safari vehicle with pop-up roof and fuel
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All vehicle entry fees in parks and reserves
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Unlimited game drives in all national parks mentioned above.
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All park fees and other government charges.
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Airport transfers and pick-up
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Lunch box and water while on game drives
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Government levy per person per night
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Medical kit and binoculars
EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE
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All alcoholic beverages and soft drinks at camps and lodges
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Staff gratuities, tips etc (tipping guideline: US$20.00 per person per day)
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
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Any newly-implemented government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control
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Visa fees where relevant
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International airport departure taxes that are applicable from manned airports only, (these are to be paid in US$ cash upon departure unless included in your ticket)
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Any items of a personal nature
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Personal and travel insurance
