8 DAYS TANZANIA SERENGETI MIGRATION SAFARI IN SERENGETI, TARANGIRE, LAKE MANYARA AND NGORONGORO CRATER (MARA RIVER CROSSING)
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Serengeti Migration Safari in Tanzania 8 days Itinerary

This 8-days Serengeti wildebeest safari takes you through Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, which is famous for its annual wildebeest and zebra migrations. Enjoy driving while watching ferocious mammals like lion, cheetah, elephant, zebra, antelope, leopard and many more. This is the daily itinerary of the Serengeti. Below is the 8 Day itinerary of Wildebeest Migration Safari tour (Mara River crossing tour)

DAY 0: ARRIVAL – ARUSHA

Upon arrival at Arusha / Kilimanjaro airport, your Driver-guide Burigi Chato Safaris Tanzania will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel in Arusha or Moshi Tanzania. You will settle into your accommodation, relax and get used to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your 8-days Serengeti wildebeest safari the next following day.
Arusha is a commune in northern Tanzania and the capital of the Arusha Region, with a population of 416,442 and 323,198 in surrounding Arusha County Located beneath Mount Meru at the eastern edge of the eastern arm of the Great Rift Valley, Arusha is atmospheric. post-temperate. The city is close to Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and Mount Meru Arusha National Park.

Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
overnight stay – (Arusha – 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 Paris | Arusha Serena Lodge

• SUPPER LUXURY LODGES –
Gran Melia

DAY 1: ARUSHA – SERENGETI NORTHERN (Fly In)

On the firs day of your 8-days Serengeti wildebeest safari,Early morning after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel. By the Burigi Chato Safaris guide/aide and drive to Arusha airport for a flight to the northern Serengeti. Once there, go on a nature safari following Great Serengeti migration trails. We arrived in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch we enjoyed an afternoon game of driving in the area. Wildebeest parting in the Serengeti wildebeest migration usually migrate in the Wagakuria region from mid-July to October, depending on rainfall. A long stretch of the Mara River runs through the northern part of the Serengeti National Park and the Mara River presents the most difficult migration obstacle. Witnessing herds of wildebeest frantically crossing the Mara River during the Serengeti Wildebeest Migration is really incredible. In the evening, drive to the lodge for evening entertainment and overnight.

Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
overnight stay – (Karatu/Manyara- Mtowa 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

• SUPPER LUXURY LODGES –
andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

DAY 2: SERENGETI NORTHERN (Kogatende Area)- Full Day Tour

On the secon day of Serengeti migration adventure,After breakfast,you will enjoy a drive all day in the Wagakuria / Kogatende area. The population of resident wildlife is particularly high in this part of the park, with numbers boasting up to 30 lions, however, from mid-July to October the area transforms into a paradise. wild animals. The key factor is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see herds crossing the Mara River north one day and then back south a few days later this is observed in the Serengeti Wildebeest migration. Be careful, finding a ramp is difficult and sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to the river and only decide whether to cross or not to pass a few days later. The area is a beautiful area with kopjes, woodlands, riparian vegetation and open plains, similar to the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya.
(An option to take a hot air balloon ride is also available in this area)
Serengeti Balloon Safaris: No words can conjure up the experience of hovering above Serengeti justice. “Get a panoramic view of the park and fantastic view of the Serengeti Migration you stand by the sun. The hot air balloon ride lasts about an hour, after which passengers gather around a table, surrounded by the park's lush plains, for an 'Out of Africa' English breakfast.

Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
overnight stay – (Karatu/Manyara- Mtowa 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

• SUPPER LUXURY LODGES –
andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

DAY 3: NORTHERN – CENTRAL SERENGETI

Th third day cf your Serengeti Migration safari continue .After breakfast, guests can drive all day in the Wagakuria region. The population of resident wildlife is particularly high in this part of the park, with numbers boasting up to 30 lions, however, from mid-July to October the area transforms into a paradise. wild animals. The key factor is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see herds crossing the Mara River north one day and then back south a few days later this seen in the Serengeti migration. Note that, finding a ramp is difficult and sometimes it's a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to the river and only decide whether to cross a few days later. The area is a beautiful area with kopjes, woodlands, riparian vegetation and open plains, similar to the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya.

Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
overnight stay – (Karatu/Manyara- Mtowa 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

• SUPPER LUXURY LODGES –
andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge .

DAY 4: SERENGETI CENTRAL (Full Day Tour)

Thevfourth day of the Serengeti Migration mystery continue after breakfast, drive all day in the park. The area around Lobo and the Grumeti River has good game habitation all year round they are vital in the Serengeti Migration parcour. Non-migratory animals such as elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, zebras, lions, leopards and cheetahs can be seen here all year round. The game view is very good and you can watch the game for long periods without seeing other vehicles - truly one of the forgotten corners of the Serengeti Plains. Magnificent greenery can be found along the river and birds such as kingfishers and fish eagles can be found here.

Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – (Ngorongoro –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 |

• SUPPER LUXURY LODGES –
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

DAY 5: SERENGETI CENTRAL – NGORONGORO

Serengeti Wildebeest migration continue on the fifth day your morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti with a mid-afternoon lunch and leisure break at the lodge. The term Serengeti host of Serengeti migration means endless plains in the Maasai language. In the central plains, there are carnivores such as leopards, lions, hyenas and cheetahs.
This park is often the site of the Annual Serengeti wildebeest Migration and zebra migration that occurs between the Kenyan Mara and the Serengeti. Various birds can be seen here including eagles, ducks, geese, storks, vultures, secretary birds, ibis, storks, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl. Serengeti National Park is arguably the best known wildlife sanctuary in the world with over 3 million species of large mammals. About 35 species of delta animals can be seen here, including the "big 5" - elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards and buffalo. Other common species found here include hippos, giraffes, eland, impala and antelopes, baboons, monkeys and countless more than 500 species of birds.

In May or early June, huge herds of wildebeest, antelope and zebra begin their spectacular Annual northward Sereneti migration. In their wake, watch for predators, lions, cheetahs, and wild dogs with vultures hovering overhead!
After lunch, you'll continue the sightseeing game in the Serengeti towards the Serengeti Gate to leave the Serengeti National Park, then you'll continue the game on the road towards Ngorongoro Crater. Dinner and Overnight in Camp or Hostel at the edge of Ngorongoro Crater.
(An option to take a hot air balloon ride is also available in this area)
Hot Air Balloon Safaris in Serengeti:
No words can describe the Serengeti's soaring experience of justice. Admire the park from a bird's eye view as you rise with the sun and see millions of wildebeest crossing the Mara River. The hot air balloon ride lasts about an hour, after which passengers gather around a table, surrounded by the park's lush plains, for an 'Out of Africa' English breakfast.

Accommodation:
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

SUPPER LUXURY LODGES
Four Season Safari Lodge | Melia Serengeti Lodge | &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas

DAY 6: NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA (CRATER FULL DAY TOUR)

on the sixth day of the Serengeti migration After breakfast, go down to the crater with a box lunch and enjoy the driving game for over 7 hours. Millions of years ago, a volcano the size of Mount Kilimanjaro rose from the northern highlands of Tanzania. Its eruption formed the largest unexpanded crater in the world, the Ngorongoro Crater. Now dormant and full of wildlife, the crater is a playground where you can enjoy driving games in search of the Big Five.
The natural protection of the crater's 600m (1,968 ft) high walls, the "Ngorongoro Crater", which enables many species to thrive, is one of the most densely populated areas of African wildlife. in the world and home to around 30,000 species of animals some found in the Serengeti migration and this is the best place in Tanzania to see the critically endangered black rhino. The park is supported by a year-round supply of water and fodder, and the crater is home to a variety of animals including herds of wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, elk, and giraffes. ancient, hippopotamus and giant African elephant.

Another big tag for this beautiful national park is its huge predator population, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive tier of the Leopard Crater. After a picnic, you'll go to the game. After playing the game, we will drive to Manyara for the night.

Accommodation:
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

SUPPER LUXURY LODGES
Four Season Safari Lodge | Melia ,Serengeti Lodge | &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas

DAY 7: LAKE MANYARA (Full Day Tour) – BACK TO KARATU/MANYARA

On the day seven of the Serengeti Wildebeest Migration parcour,Today we are going to Lake Manyara National Park to experience the games of the day. It is one of the smallest parks in Tanzania, yet offers a varied and rewarding safari experience.
Lake Manyara National Park is an unspoiled paradise of underground forest fed by underground springs and teeming with wildlife such as elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffalo, antelope and several herds Africa's largest baboon. The shores of Lake Manyara are teeming with birds, and while you're looking for birds, you might spot one of the elusive tree-climbing lions, and people flock from all over the world to see them. These iconic predators are basking in the trees.
There are a surprising number of other large mammals and other like those found in the Serengeti Migration, and the dramatic cliffs of the Rift Escarboards provide a dramatic backdrop. After the Drive game, we returned to Manyara for the night.

Accommodation:
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

SUPPER LUXURY LODGES
s Four Season Safari Lodge | Melia Serengeti Lodge | &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas

DAY 08: TARANGIRE (Full Day Tour) – MOSHI/ARUSHA

On this last day of your 8-days Serengeti wildebeest Migration safari, you leave Manyara and drive to Tarangire National Park. You will reach Tarangire after 1:30. Your driver will take care of the paperwork at the park entrance and then you'll embark on your final drive
Tarangire National Park has the highest density of elephants and large baobab trees dot the grasslands of northern Tanzania, and you can see these animals year-round, of which herds can often reach remarkable numbers. amazing 300. The Tarangire River has water all year round, and during the dry season from July to October, many animals from the surrounding area come to drink from the river. You will witness an unforgettable natural wonder as you will be able to observe amazing creatures such as lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest and zebras as well as a variety of antelope and different antelopes and with a little luck you should be able to see a python! The area is also a paradise for birdwatchers during the dry season with over 550 different species, including the Masai ostrich, the largest bird in the world. Around lunch time, you'll stop at a suitable picnic spot before the afternoon is dedicated to wildlife viewing. Before sunset, we will return to Arusha/Moshi for the night This will mark the end of your mysterious memorable Serengeti Migration Adventure.

Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
overnight stay – (Arusha – 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 Paris | Arusha Serena Lodge

• SUPPER LUXURY LODGES –
Gran Melia

Tanzania Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari Price Inclusion

General

  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • • Drinking water on all days
  • Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Balloon Tour
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips to Guide and Cook
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Alcohol drinks
  • The Booking Form

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