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This 8-Day Great Serengeti Migration (Western Corridor) Safari package has been mapped out specifically to increase your chance to see the great Serengeti Wildebeest Migration in ndutu area. The area is filled with boundless grasslands. The area is part of the migratory cycle as the mass of herbivores graze and calves in the area between November and March, depending on the rains.
The area is also a home to the big cats through the year but the best time to spot them is the calving time as the viscous predators prey on the vulnerable cubs. The calves have an extraordinary ability as they can stand on their feet just 2- 3 minutes after birth and they can join the herd in just about 5 minutes.
Apart from its dazzling landscape and a good number of resident animals the greatest attraction in the area is the full circle of the great migration , from the return of the animals to graze the area in December, followed by calving in January and February and finally the departure in April as they head north in search of better pastures.
HIGHLIGHTS
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Day 1: Arusha –Tarangire National Park – Manyara/Karatubr>
Day 2: Lake Eyasi – Full-Day Tourbr>
Day 3: Manyara/Karatu- Ngorongoro Craterbr>
Day 4: Ngorongoro - Ndutu Areabr>
Day 5: Ndutu Area (Full-Day Game drive)br>
Day 6: Ndutu - Serengeti National Park - Central Areabr>
Day7: Serengeti (Full-Day Game drive)br>
Day 8: Serengeti (Central Seronera) - Arusha (Fly Out)br>
Departure: Departure
After arrival at Kilimanjaro airport you will meet your Tanzania Safari Radar guide waiting for you with a smile; relax and enjoy your drive as you’re transferred to the hotel in Arusha. Get some rest as you prepare yourself for an amazing adventure of 9 Days Great Tanzania Serengeti Migration safaris (NDUTU AREA migration Safari) the next day.
Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – Arusha Town
• BUDGET LODGES
Mrimba palm Hotel | Arusha tourist inn hotel
• MID-RANGE LODGES
Natron Palace Hotel | City Link Hotel | Charity international
• LUXURY LODGES
Mount Meru Hotel | Tulia Hotel & Spa | Kibo Palace | Arusha Serena Lodge
Commence your journey after having an early breakfast; your scenic drive will pass along the Arusha – Dodoma highway towards the Tarangire National Park. You might want to make a stop at a supermarket for a last minute shopping of personal items that may be needed; you will then drive through a picturesque Masai Steppe and arrive in Tarangire National Park. The driver will take care of the paper work at the park’s gate and your first adventurous game viewing will start.
Tarangire national park shelters the largest herds of elephant migration, the unique baobab trees which harbors the African python give mesmerizing sighting to see which makes tarangire a popular destination safari. The park also include exclusive large batch of colorful birds species , over 550 different bird species reside within the swamps all over the park, some of the species include hoopoes, yellow necked spurfow, brown parrots, mousebirds and starlings.
Before sun set we will retire to manyara (mto wa mbu) for dinner and overnight
Accommodation:
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – Manyara- Mto wa Mbu
• BUDGET TENTED CAMPING
SUNBRIGHT | LILAC | SAVANNA | KIZUMBA
• MID-RANGE LODGES
Twiga Lodge | Eileen's Trees Inn | Fanaka
• LUXURY LODGES
Manyara Serena Safari Lodge | Manyara Wildlife Lodge
• SUPER LUXURY LODGES
andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Explore this wild and uncharted territory of Lake Eyasi located in the southwest of ngorongoro crater. The lake is part of other beautiful lakes in the East African Rift Valley. The mildly alkaline lake stretches for about 50 km to the southwest with the vast plains of the Serengeti in its north. Take leisure walks along the shores of the lake and spend afternoons surveying the area dotted with ancient Baobab trees. Join a hunting expedition with a Hadzabe family. Observe the early morning hunting display, gathering honey, and traditional dance performances by the indigenous inhabitants. It is a cultural encounter worth experiencing.
We will join the Hadzabe and Datonga tribes for a morning hunting escapade. Mind you, this is not a trifling performance. Pay close attention to the locals, the hunting methods are their survival skills so they may even tell you to be quiet at times while they express the use of their locally made poison in paralyzing the wild creatures on which they depend on for food , we will get back to your accommodation for late breakfast .
After Breakfast you will keep learning more about the hadzabe people, you will visit their homesteads, seeing their daily to daily activities learn about their medical plants and their unique ways of animal tracking. While here some wildlife and wide range of bird species can be spotted.
We will drive back to karatu/manyara in the late afternoon.
Accommodation:
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – Manyara- Mto wa Mbu
• BUDGET TENTED CAMPING
SUNBRIGHT | LILAC | SAVANNA | KIZUMBA
• MID-RANGE LODGES
Twiga Lodge | Eileen's Trees Inn | Fanaka
• LUXURY LODGES
Manyara Serena Safari Lodge | Manyara Wildlife Lodge
• SUPER LUXURY LODGES
andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
After breakfast you will be heading to ngorongoro, only 30 minutes from manyara. Descend the crater with your well packed picnic lunch, and the whole day will be spent in the crater floor so as to maximize chances of spotting more wildlife.
Ngorongoro crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world with different variations in climate, landforms and altitude; it is located near the town of Arusha, in the central highlands of Tanzania. Despite being the largest intact, inactive volcanic crater on the planet, it is still relatively modest in size, covering only 260 square kilometers in total, it consists of more than 25, 000 large animals which makes the density of wildlife absolutely incredible, the birdlife is equally amazing with more than 200 species within the crater. The spot is named the 8th wonder of the world with an all year round animal movement from Africa buffalo, black rhinoceros to the lion cubs and wildebeests.
Accommodation:
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – Ngorongoro {Crater Rim}
• BUDGET CAMPING
Simba Public Campsite
• MID-RANGE LODGES
Rhino Hotel
• LUXURY LODGES
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge | Ngorongoro Wildlife |
Ngorongoro SopaEntamanu Camp | Kirurumu Ngorongoro | Lemala Ngorongoro Camp |
• SUPER LUXURY LODGES
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
After breakfast you will head to Ndutu area, the drive won’t be a bore as you’ll pass through different scenic views and watch how the landscape changes from hilly forests to plain grasslands as you approach the ndutu area.
Unexplored wilderness packed with stunning landscape and abundant wildlife from zebras, lions, hyenas, leopards, giraffes, elephants and many others. This is also a good spot for bird watching, beautiful birds like yellow fronted canary and fish eagles can be spotted here. You will have a tasty picnic lunch and proceed with game driving in the area and by twilight you will retire to your accommodation for dinner and overnight
Accommodation:
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – (Ngorongoro – Ndutu)
• MID-RANGE LODGES –
Kenzan Ndutu | Ndutu Safari Lodge | Kati Kati Ndutu | Kirurumu Ndutu
• LUXURY LODGES –
Ndutu Under Canvas | Lake Masek Tented Camp | Sanctuary Kusini | Angata Migration Camp Ndutu |
Full day of game driving in the area, exploring this vast land teemed with animals. The calving season is mainly exciting as more than 8,000 wildebeests cubs are born every day and just as they take their first step they become targets for the rapacity predators. Another unique and dazzling sighting in the area is the acacia woodland which is immediately surrounded by short grass plains.
After a day full of memories you will retire to your accommodation for a tasty dinner and some good night’s rest as you prepare for another exciting day.
ACCOMMODATION:
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – (Ngorongoro – Ndutu)
• MID-RANGE LODGES –
Kenzan Ndutu | Ndutu Safari Lodge | Kati Kati Ndutu | Kirurumu Ndutu
• LUXURY LODGES –
Ndutu Under Canvas | Lake Masek Tented Camp | Sanctuary Kusini | Angata Migration Camp Ndutu |
On this day you will be making your way into the most popular park in Tanzania, the Serengeti national park .
With a vast area covering Around 14,750 km², Serengeti National Park, is the oldest in Africa and the most famous protected area in the world. The National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been named as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
The National Park boasts of the largest concentration of predators in Africa. Wildlife protected in this site include the popular big five (lion, elephant, leopard, rhinos, buffalo), giraffes, baboons, bat eared foxes, over 500 bird species reside in the park including ostrich and eagles. Picnic lunch will be offered and you will proceed with game viewing till late hours and finally retire to your chosen accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION:
Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – Serengeti – Central Serengeti
• BUDGET CAMPING
Nyani (Seronera) Public Campsite | Pimbi Public campsite
• MID-RANGE LODGES –
Katikati Tented Lodge | Kenzan Tented Camp | Kiota Tented Camp | Serengeti Wilderness Camp
• LUXURY LODGES –
Serengeti Serena Lodge | Serengeti Wildlife Lodge | Angata Serengeti | Asanja Moru | Dunia Camp (ASILIA AFRICA) | Kiota Camp | Serengeti Sopa Lodge
• SUPER LUXURY LODGES
Four Season Safari Lodge | Melia Serengeti Lodge | &Beyond Serengeti under Canvas
After breakfast, you will have a full day exploring the park. The area around Lobo and the Grumeti River is usually a good gaming spot as resident animals like elephant, buffalo, gazelle, zebra, lion, leopard and cheetah can be seen here all through the year. The game viewing here is spectacular as the place is less crowded – it is truly one of the forgotten gems of the Serengeti Plains. Beautiful riverine trees are can be seen along the river banks and bird species such as kingfishers and fish eagles can be spotted here.
ACCOMMODATION:
Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – Serengeti – Central Serengeti
• BUDGET CAMPING
Nyani (Seronera) Public Campsite | Pimbi Public campsite
• MID-RANGE LODGES –
Katikati Tented Lodge | Kenzan Tented Camp | Kiota Tented Camp | Serengeti Wilderness Camp
• LUXURY LODGES –
Serengeti Serena Lodge | Serengeti Wildlife Lodge | Angata Serengeti | Asanja Moru | Dunia Camp (ASILIA AFRICA) | Kiota Camp | Serengeti Sopa Lodge
• SUPER LUXURY LODGES
Four Season Safari Lodge | Melia Serengeti Lodge | &Beyond Serengeti under Canvas
Enjoy your morning in the wild serengeti plains before your transfer to the seronara airstrip; game viewing will be done en route.
Upon arrival you will meet your driver who will take you for a tasty lunch and later to your accommodation in arusha or to the airport.
END OF SAFARI
ACCOMMODATION:
MEAL PLAN: breakfast, lunch
OVERNIGHT STAY – ARUSHA TOWN (OPTIONAL)
• BUDGET LODGES
Mrimba palm Hotel | Arusha tourist inn hotel
• MID-RANGE LODGES
Natron Palace Hotel | City Link Hotel | Charity international
• LUXURY LODGES
Mount Meru Hotel | Tulia Hotel & Spa | Kibo Palace | Arusha Serena Lodge
• SUPER LUXURY LODGES
Gran Melia
Enjoy your morning in the wild serengeti plains before your transfer to the seronara airstrip; game viewing will be done en route.
Upon arrival you will meet your driver who will take you for a tasty lunch and later to your accommodation in arusha or to the airport.
ACCOMMODATION:
MEAL PLAN: breakfast, lunch
OVERNIGHT STAY – ARUSHA TOWN (OPTIONAL)
• BUDGET LODGES
Mrimba palm Hotel | Arusha tourist inn hotel
• MID-RANGE LODGES
Natron Palace Hotel | City Link Hotel | Charity international
• LUXURY LODGES
Mount Meru Hotel | Tulia Hotel & Spa | Kibo Palace | Arusha Serena Lodge
• SUPER LUXURY LODGES
Gran Melia
• Park fees
• All accommodations as shown in the itinerary
• Professional driver/guide
• All meals as specified in the itinerary
• All transportation expenses (4x4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser, with pop-top roof.)
• TANAPA fees
• Drinking water
EXCLUDED
• Tipping for the staff members(driver /guide)
• Medical insurance
• All beverages at the camp/lodge
• Travel insurance
• Visa
• All accommodations before/after safari
• All accommodations not mentioned in the itinerary
