Overview
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The wildebeest migration river crossing beginning in July moves north and passes through the Lobo and the Wagakuria area en-route to Kenya's Masai Mara Game Reserve. In September, the wildebeest herds are spread out over the northern Serengeti National Park and Kenya's Masai Mara Game Reserve. Several large herds of wildebeest remain behind in the area and weather changes may sometimes bring the herds back into the area from the Mara. In October, the herds move south towards the central Serengeti National Park via the Lobo area of the Serengeti National Park.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
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Arusha - Tarangire National Park
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From Arusha, we proceed to Tarangire National Park for our game drive. One of the largest national parks in Tanzania located in the Manyara region, this place is characterized by the large herds of elephants, tree-climbing lions, and the fascinating baobab trees also called the Tree of Life for its almost mythical powers that some cultures attach to it. This park is especially known for the Tarangire River which flows all year round and the only source of water for wild animals during dry seasons.
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Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Type: Depending on your budget.
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Day 2
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Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park
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After breakfast, we proceed to the central part of Serengeti. This park is well-known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the "big five", named for the five most prized trophies taken by hunters: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffaloes, and Rhinos.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Type: Depending on your budget.
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Day 3
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Full day in the Serengeti
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After breakfast, we will set off on a full-day game drive in the wilderness following the Great Migration trails. Our experienced driver tour guide will provide you with interesting facts about this highly renowned event, which makes Tanzania one of the top safari destinations in Africa.
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Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site, is home to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle, which join in the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over six million hooves pounding the open plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Type: Depending on your budget.
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Day 4
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Full day in the Serengeti
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We will proceed for a full-day game drive viewing the great migration at the Mara area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area. The key feature is the Mara River and there is a great chance to see the herds cross the Mara River to the north on one day and back south a few days later. Please note however that it can be very difficult to witness crossing and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to a river and only decide to cross a couple of days later. Nevertheless, this area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation, and open plains, similar to Kenya's Masai Mara Game Reserve.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Type: Depending on your budget.
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Day 5
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Full day in the Serengeti
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After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti north viewing the great migration at the Mara area. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note that finding a crossing is very challenging and is sometimes a matter of luck. There are instances where herds can be seen next to the river but then only decides to cross a couple of days later. Nevertheless, this area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation, and open plains, similar to Kenya's Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Type: Depending on your budget.
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Option: Hot Air Balloon - $546 per person (price are separate from the total price)
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Day 6
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Serengeti National Park– Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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In the morning, we will have another game drive in Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon we will proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Olduvai Gorge museum, a famous archaeological location in East Africa. At Laetoli, located 45 km south of Olduvai gorge, you will find hominine footprints preserved in volcanic rock that dates back 3.6 million years ago and represent some of the earliest signs of mankind in the world.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Type: Depending on your budget.
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Day 7
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Ngorongoro Crater
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We start with an early morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater. 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. It was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Type: Depending on your budget.
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Day 8
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Lake Manyara National Park- Arusha
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After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara for the morning game drive. In the afternoon, we make our way back to Arusha or the airport for your flight back home.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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For guidance only, example cost for this experience is US$4,721 per person for two clients on a luxury tour and US$3,935 per person for two clients on a premium tour