9 DAYS GREAT WILDEBEEST SERENGETI MIGRATION SAFARI IN TARANGIRE, NGORONGORO, LAKE EYASI AND LAKE MANYARA
DRIVE IN – DRIVE OUT 2024

Upon arrival at Arusha / Kilimanjaro airport, your guide Burigi Chato Safaris Tanzania will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel in Arusha or Moshi Tanzania. Settle into your accommodation, relax and get used to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your 9 Days Tanzania safari to Serengeti Migration tour (Mara River crossing) the next following day. Arusha is a commune in northern Tanzania and the capital of the Arusha Region, with a population of 416,442 plus 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.

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On this day, you leave the town of Arusha; base town for driving games in northern Tanzania and along the Arusha - Dodoma highway, a scenic route to Tarangire National Park. You'll pass by the supermarket (if desired) for last-minute shopping for any personal items you might need, then cross the beautiful Masai prairies and reach Tarangire in 2 hours. Your driver will take care of the paperwork at the park's entrance and you'll then embark on your first ride

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. If you visit the park during the dry season, you will witness an unforgettable natural wonder as you can observe amazing creatures such as lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and zebras as well as a variety of antelope and antelope and with a little luck you might spot a python too! 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, you will be taken to your camp or lodge in Manyara (MtowaMbu) for the night.

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 the dramatic cliffs of the Rift Escarboards provide a dramatic backdrop. After the Drive game, we returned to Manyara for the night.

Explore the wild and uncharted territory south of the Serengeti. Lake Eyasi, located just southwest of Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania's Crater Plateau, is one of many beautiful lakes in the East African Rift Valley. The slightly alkaline lake extends about 50 km to the southwest with the vast plains of the Serengeti to the north. Take a walk along the lakeshore and spend the afternoon exploring the area dotted with ancient baobab trees. Join the hunting expedition with the Hadzabe family, Africa's last hunter-gatherers, to see their amazing hunting and tracking abilities!

Early in the morning, we left the village to experience local hunting with Hadzabe and Datonga tribes. It is not a mere representation. Bushwalkers rely on these techniques to survive, and you'll need to be very attentive and sometimes silent as they demonstrate the use of locally produced poison to incapacitate living creatures. poor things on which they depend. We return to your accommodation for a late breakfast.

After breakfast, you will be introduced to the wonderful people of an indigenous tribe known as the 'Hadzabe' (hunter-gatherers). The tribe inhabits the shores of Lake Eyasi, like the Nilotic-speaking Datoga. You will visit these tribes, including a tour of their farms, learn about their way of life, track animals, medicinal plants and much more. Some wildlife and a variety of birds can be seen while walking around the lake, which will be held. At the end of the afternoon we returned to Manyara/Karatu for an overnight stay.

On this day, you leave Manyara/Karatu to the Ngorongoro crater. You will reach Ngorongoro in 30 minutes, then we will go down to the crater 600m to see the wildlife there. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely populated areas of African wildlife in the world and is home to some 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania's last remaining black rhinos.

Supported by a year-round supply of water and fodder, Ngorongoro National Park is home to a wide variety of animals including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, elk, zebra, hippopotamus and giant african elephant. Another key point to this beautiful national park is the dense population of carnivores, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and clouded leopars that are always elusive, sometimes requiring a The eye is trained to detect. We will also visit Lake Magadi, a large shallow alkaline lake in the southwest corner that is one of the main features of the crater. Large numbers of flamingos, hippos and other waterfowl can often be seen here.

After breakfast, we'll head into the heart of wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park - with its endless stretches of plains, as far as the eye can see. We will continue to the Lobo region located just north of the Seronera region (Central Serengeti National Park). Migratory wildebeest usually pass through the Lobo region each year around July/August en route to the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya and again late October/November en route south to Serengeti National Park.

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You can break up the trip with some or both of the following activities:
• Olduvai Gorge Museum:
Sometimes referred to as the Cradle of Mankind, the Olduvai Gorge Museum commemorates some of the oldest evidence of human habitation ever discovered. Here you'll see some of the world's oldest fossil evidence of human habitation, visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum to learn about human travel and take in panoramic views of the land. this austere canyon water.

• Maasai Boma Tour: You'll visit one of the famous Maasai bomas, where you'll have the chance to witness (and participate in) traditional Maasai dancing, visit an authentic Maasai village, and even shop for souvenirs at a local market direction.
The above two activities are excluded from your tour (at an additional cost).
Arrive at Serengeti late afternoon for evening game drive till evening where you will check in camp/lodge, dinner and overnight. Lunch is made at one of the picnic sites, possibly at the gate of Naabi Hill, where you'll also have the chance to stretch your legs while the guide arranges registration information and related paperwork. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti. All meals included.

After breakfast, we headed to the northernmost tip of Serengeti National Park, also known as Wagakuria. We will do the driving game on the road from Lobo area to Wagakuria area. As we head north, giraffes, the usual game, herds of buffalo and elephants are often seen.
We arrived in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch we enjoyed an afternoon game of driving in the area. Wildebeest 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 provides the most difficult migration obstacle. Witnessing herds of wildebeest frantically crossing the Mara River was incredible.

After breakfast, 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. 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 as 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.

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. 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.

Continue your morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti with a mid-afternoon lunch Break. 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 Arusha/Moshi.