7 Days Wildbeest Migration Mara River Crossing
Arusha / Tarangire / Serengeti Central / Serengeti North (Kogatende & Mara) / Ngorongoro Crater / Lake Manyara
*price p.p. incl. guide, safari jeep, hotel and park entrance fees, excl. international flight (based on six persons)
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Destinations to be visited
Arusha / Tarangire / Serengeti Central / Serengeti North (Kogatende & Mara) / Ngorongoro Crater / Lake Manyara
The wildebeest migration river crossing Starts in July and the Migration Continues to north and across via the Lobo and the Wagakuria ecosystem directly to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. In September, the wildebeest group is spread out over the Kogatende Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. Large herds of wildebeest remain back in the ecosystem and climate changes may sometimes bring the group behind into the ecosystem from the Mara. In October, the group migrated south towards the central Serengeti National Park via the Lobo area of the Serengeti Ecosystem.
The ideal time to visit: June – October
Tour Summary
7 Days, 6 Nights
1 night in Tarangire, 1 night in Central Serengeti (Seronera), 3 nights in Northern Serengeti (Kogatende / Mara), 1 night in Ngorongoro
7 Days Wildbeest Migration Mara River Crossing
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
From Arusha, we start heading to Tarangire National Park for our early game drive. One of the biggest national parks in Tanzania located in the Manyara region, this place is surrounded by a large group of elephants, tree, and the marvelous iconic baobab trees which are referred to as the Tree of Life for the almost fictional powers that some cultures attach to it.
This park is especially known for the Tarangire river which emits water all year round and plays a great role in the Tarangire National Park Ecosystem by providing water for wild animals during summer seasons. Package Inclusion Meals: L, D
Tree Tops Luxury Camp
Accommodation
Serengeti National Park (Seronera)
After breakfast We Start heading to the Central part of Serengeti(seronera). This national park is famous for its healthy sanctuary of wildlife, specifically the “big five”, mentioned for the five highly asked trophies taken by hunters: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffaloes, and Rhinos. Package Inclusion Meals: B, L, D
Dunia Luxury camp
Accommodation
Serengeti National Park
Morning After breakfast, we will go for a full-day game drive in the wilderness traversing the Great Migration route. Our Professional driver guide will give to you interesting facts, glimpses, and detailed information about Wildebeest Migration, which makes Tanzania the most visited safari destination in the globe.
The Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site listed by IUCN, is a wildlife sanctuary to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle and grant`s which join in the wildebeest’s migration for green pasture grazing. Listen to the echo sounds of over six million hooves roaming on the open plains. This is just like you dreamed Africa to exist. Package Inclusion Meals: B, L, D
Dunia Migration Camp
Accommodation
Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
We will continue for a full-day game drive viewing the great migration at the Mara area. Wildlife populations are uniquely high in the Wagakuria area. The key characteristic is the Mara River and there is a high chance of spotting the group cross the Mara River to the north one day and back south a few days later.
A herd can be spotted next to the river and only choose to cross a couple of days later. This area is an astonishing region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation, and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. Package Inclusion Meals: B, L, D
Optional Safari Activity:
Per person visit to the Olduvai Gorge and museum (USD 40 per person)
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walking Safari (USD 30 per person)
Maasai Village Visit (USD 50 per vehicle)
Dunia Migration Camp
Accommodation
Serengeti National Park (North Mara)
After breakfast, we will start heading to Serengeti north to view the great migration at the Mara area. The general characteristic is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to spot the herds crossing the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Kindly take note that finding a crossing is a little bit challenging and is sometimes a matter of luck.
There are instances where the group can be seen next to the river but then only decides to cross a few days later. This area is a marvelous region with kopjes, a woodland ecosystem, riverine vegetation, and open plains that resemble Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve.
HOT AIR BALLOON PER PERSON COST USD 600 (price are different from the total price above)
Package Inclusion Meals: B, L, D
Dunia Migration Camp
Accommodation
Serengeti National Park– Ngorongoro Conservation Area
In the morning after breakfast, we will have a short game drive in Serengeti National Park until late afternoon, We Will Start heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Olduvai Gorge Museum, a well-known archaeological location in East Africa
At Laetoli, located 45 km south of Olduvai Gorge, you will find hominin footprints preserved in volcanic rock that date back 3.6 million years ago and represent some of the earliest signs of mankind in the world. Package Inclusion Meals: B, L, D
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
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Ngorongoro Crater Tour
We will begin with an early morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater floor. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to preserve wildlife and other wild animals. It also protects the interests of local people and promotes tourism.
Package Inclusion Meals: B, L, D
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara for the morning game drive afternoon we make our way back to Arusha or at the airport for your flight back home. Inclusion Meals: B,L
End of tour (African Tulip Hotel)
Accommodation
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Tour Includes
- Entrance fees/Admission fee
- Conservation Fees
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT 18%
- Airport Pickup and Drop off
- All Meals as stated in the itinerary
Tour Excludes
- Any International or Local flights (from/to home)
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees application, etc.)
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Items of a personal nature
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