9 Days Great Wildebeest Migration Special

Safari Overview

Trip summary

This itinerary is specifically designed for the great migration enthusiast, whether it is learning by observing the behavior of these millions of herds or photography/videography to capture this world-renowned unforgettable experience. This itinerary includes a free of charge (foc) complimentary tour at mto wa mbu village

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Itinerary

DAY BY DAY

Day 1: Arrival at Arusha

Your designated guide will be waiting to pick you up at either of the two airports—Arusha or Kilimanjaro International airport—depending on the arrival time of your flight. After an inviting welcome, he will transfer you to your hotel where you may unwind for the rest of the day while getting ready for a for an experience of a lifetime. If you have time in your hands, you can book a city tour with as, check out our activities page for more info.

Gran Melia (Luxury)

Ngaresero (Semi-Luxury)

Pazuri Inn (Comfort)

Banana eco farm (Affordable)

Day 2: Serengeti National Park (Centra/East/West)

You will depart Arusha City with your guide along with packed lunch, ready to set off directly to Africa’s top National Park for the fifth time in a row (approx. 7-hour journey). Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will meet the stunning vista of the Ngorongoro crater at the rim before continuing with your journey.

The Serengeti National Park is the 3rd largest park in Tanzania but the most popular with diverse landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah and mountains covering a whopping 14 000 sq. km and offers amongst many other things the biggest concentration of big cats in the world (Cheetahs, Lions, Leopards, Wild cats…).

Four Seasons (Luxury)
All Inclusive

Sametu (Semi-Luxury)

Osinon Camps and Lodges (Comfort)

Kontiki (Affordable)

Day 3, 4, 5 & 6: Northern (Kogatende)

You will depart the next day for Northern part of the park for a game drive as usual but mainly viewing the world-renowned great migration. River crossings at Kogatende starts in July as the mega herd settles into the area. Between August-October, game viewing is at its best with river crossings pretty much guaranteed every day. There is no distinct movement as the herds tend to cross back and forth over the river, following the rains and subsequent fresh grasses.

Nimali Mara (Luxury)
All Inclusive Balloon Safaris

Mara Under Canvas (Semi-Luxury)
All Inclusive Balloon Safaris

Baobab Migration (Comfort)

Kontiki Migration (Affordable)

RECOMMENDED EXTRA ACTIVITIES: SERENGETI

Day 7: Serengeti (Central/East/west)

This day you will leave your accommodation to explore a little more of the northern Serengeti whether it is hunting again for the migration crossings if you weren’t lucky the other day or seeing one more time which is really a charm! Late afternoon you will drive back to Serengeti Central while doing a game drive until you find your home for the night

Four Seasons (Luxury)
All Inclusive

Sametu (Semi-Luxury)

Osinon Camps and Lodges (Comfort)

Kontiki (Affordable)

Day 8: Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Ngorongoro Crater

This UNESCO World Heritage Site millions of years ago, is 600m deep and covers roughly 260sq km. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. You will descend into the crater and in a matter of minutes, you will be able to see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and a very good number of the more than 500 bird species in the area which included both native and migrants

Ngorongoro Melia (Luxury)
All Inclusive

Lion’s Paw (Semi-Luxury)

Mawemawe Manyara Lodge (Comfort)

Motto Cottages (Affordable)

Day 9: (Complimentary Mto wa Mbu tour) Back to Arusha City

This day on your own accord, you may choose to either have a slow relaxing day at your hotel and have a late check out or have a have a guided tour of the lovely community of Mto wa Mbu and get to see a side of Tanzania that very few visitors get to see. We will give you a local guide FOC who was born and raised in the village meaning that you will have the unique opportunity to see the community through his eyes. Mto wa Mbu is well-known for its banana, rice, and coffee plantations. Explore youth art galleries, woodworking studios, and local markets as well as wonder around the local market to experience different foods and fruits of Tanzania. After you will head back to Arusha City where your driver will drop you in your hotel for the night

Arusha Coffee Lodge (Luxury)

Forest Hill Hotel (Semi-Luxury)

Pazuri Inn (Comfort)

Banana Eco Farm (Affordable)

High Season

Jan, Feb, March, June, July, August, Sept, October & 15th Dec to 30th Dec

High Season

Descriptions

1 PAX

2 PAX

3 PAX

4 PAX

5 PAX

6 PAX

Luxury

$16280

$10205

$9625

$9335

$9185

$9065

Semi - Luxury

$9935

$7035

$6500

$6230

$6095

$5985

Comfort

$6050

$4285

$3805

$3565

$3435

$3335

Affordable

$5405

$3795

$3350

$3125

$3010

$2920

High Season

Jan,Feb,March,June,July, august, sept, october & 15th Dec to 30th Dec

High Season

Descriptions

Luxury

Semi - Luxury

1 PAX

2 PAX

3 PAX

4 PAX

5 PAX

6 PAX

$16280

$10205

$9625

$9335

$9185

$9065

$9935

$7035

$6500

$6230

$6095

$5985

Descriptions

Comfort

Affordable

1 PAX

2 PAX

3 PAX

4 PAX

5 PAX

6 PAX

$6050

$4285

$3805

$3565

$3435

$3335

$5405

$3795

$3350

$3125

$3010

$2920

PRICE INCLUSION:

PRICE EXCLUSION:

Drinks and Bottled water in the lodges and during all the mentioned meals (MIDRANGE & BUDGET)
All items of a personal nature like telephone/fax bills, bar bills, laundry etc
Visa entry fees currently at $50pp easily obtainable upon arrival at the border entry point
Travel/baggage/Medical Insurance
Flying Doctors coverage
The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover
Gratuities to Safari guides & hotel staff
Any other item which is not mentioned in the “Inclusions” clause above.

Additional Activities

On Extra Cost

Other Necessary Information

DISTANCES

PRICE INCLUSION:

All Accommodations during safari on FB Basis (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
All accommodations in Zanzibar (MEAL BASIS DEPENDS ON TYPE OF SAFARI BOOKED PLEASE INQUIRE WITH YOUR SAFARI SPECIALIST FOR MORE DETAILS) )
LUXURY & SEMI-LUXURY IS ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE (LIST HOTELS/LODGES)
Game drives through the National Parks
Luxurious private 4×4 Safari Jeep with pop-up roof and big windows, especially designed for high end safari game drives
English/other language speaking private guide during the whole safari
Park Fees for all national parks
Concession fees and bed night levies for sleeping inside Serengeti National parks
WMA’s for Tarangire NP (FOR ACCOMODATIONS INSIDE TARANGIRE NP ONLY)
Crater Fees
24/7 service from our local office in Tanzania
Reservation costs
Soft drinks, coffee, tea, snacks and bottled water through out game drives
Flight from Arusha airport – Zanzibar

PRICE EXCLUSION:

Additional Activities
(On Extra Cost)

Activity

Price Per Person

Hadzabe & Datoga

$25

Maasai

$25

Coffee tour

$15

Oldoinyo Lengai

$40

Camping Fees

$20

Local food

$15

Nature Walks

$10

Night Game Drive

$30

Other Necessary Information

Additional Activities (On Extra Cost)

Other Necessary Information

DISTANCES

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