Wildlife Migration is one of the most revered safari experiences in the world. The annual mass animal migration between Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and Masai Mara National Park across the Mara River in Kenya is an epic adventure, every wildlife lover should not afford to miss. The migration involves approximately 1.5m wildebeests, 500,000 zebras, 200,000 Thompson gazelles, and 18,000 elands in such for fresh pastures. The period between July and September witnesses the most epic experiences of the river crossing as this huge mass of animals moves across the river into the Masai Mara plains daily. During this period, visitors may be graced with sights of crocodiles and lions taking down their prey and these animals attempt to cross over.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Arrive at JRO. Transfer to Arusha (1.5 hours)
Day 2: Depart Arusha at 08:00. Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Depart after breakfast at 08:30 for transfer to Lake Manyara National Park (1.5 hours).
Day 4: After an early morning breakfast, transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5: Morning game drive in Central Serengeti and transfer to the north.
Day 6-7: Full days of game drives in Northern Serengeti by the Mara River
Day 8: After breakfast, transfer to Kogatende Airstrip
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at JRO. Transfer to Arusha (1.5 hours)
. Stay at Zawadi House (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2: Depart Arusha at 08:00. Transfer to Tarangire National Park (2.5 hours).
Arrive for morning game drive 10:30-13:00. Picnic lunch & relaxation, then afternoon game drive 14:30-17:00. Take a 40-minute drive to reach your camp located outside of the national park for relaxation and overnight stay. Stay at EcoScience Tented Camp (Full Board)
Day 3: Depart after breakfast at 08:30 for transfer to Lake Manyara National Park (1.5 hours).
Go for morning game drive and picnic lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Then transfer to Karatu (1 hour) for relaxation and overnight stay. Stay at Tloma Lodge (Full Board) / Swimming pool is available in case the guests would like to arrive earlier and take a swim. Also there is a cultural tour available in the Tloma area (Iraqw tribe) if they decide to arrive around 14:00-15:00 to do a tour of the village, at extra costs.
Day 4: After an early morning breakfast, transfer to Ngorongoro Crater.
(1 hour to park gate + 1/2 hour to reach the rim view point, then 20 minutes of descent.)
This three million years old ancient caldera is home to some of the most beautiful havens on earth, surrounded with soaring walls and sheltering forests. The floor is dominated by grasslands, fresh springs and swampy fields. Enjoy a morning game drive on the crater floor. After a picnic lunch, depart at 14:00 and transfer to Serengeti National Park, home to the big five mammals. (3 hours drive to the gate). Stay at Cherero Camp (Full Board)
Day 5: Morning game drive in Central Serengeti and transfer to the north. (4-5 hours).
In the morning, you will embark on a game drive to the hippo pool in the Seronera valley and proceed to drive to northern Serengeti. If time allows, you will do a game drive around Kogatende area before retiring to your lodge. Stay at Aurari Camp (Full Board)
Day 6-7: Full days of game drives in Northern Serengeti by the Mara River, for a chance to catch the Great Wildebeest Migration.
(Optional hot air balloon ride one morning at an extra cost of US$600 per person). The period between June and October brings the great wildlife migration to life. You may be stunned by the mass movement of about 2 million wild animals making their trip across the mara river into Kenya’s Masai Mara national park. Stay at Aurari Camp (Full Board)
Day 8: After breakfast, transfer to Kogatende Airstrip with an en-route game drive,
arriving at 09:00 to check in for flight out of the Serengeti. ETD 09:45-10:15. Arrive back at JRO Airport at 12:30-13:00.
Price: US$5500pp x 2 (double) / US$8250 x 1 (solo) / US$5200 x 3 (triple) / US$4900 x 4 (2 doubles)
Safari Includes
• Pickup on arrival;
• Professional private English-speaking safari guide and Safari cook;
• Exclusive use of safari Jeep 4×4 (enclosed with pop-up roof for game viewing);
• Accommodation on arrival and during safari as detailed;
• All National Parks entrance fees for sightseeing, concession and camping fees;
• All meals during safari, that is breakfasts, packed lunches and dinner (as indicated in the itinerary);
• Bottles of mineral water, tea & coffee, juice;
• Contributions and payments to local community projects.
Safari Excludes
• International flights and domestic flights
• Travel and personal accident insurance;
• Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines;
• Tips for airport transfer drivers, safari guide, hotel and camp staff; (optional 20$/ person per day).
• Expenses on personal bar bills for premium brand drinks, souvenirs, etc.
• Voluntary excursions/activities included in itinerary;
• Other Items of personal nature. E.g. (Laundry, beverage, telephone).
Safari Lodges and Vehicles
