Introduction to the Great Migration
This 7-day adventure through Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, takes you to Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, and Tarangire National Park. Witness the great migration, spot the Big Five, and marvel at the stunning landscapes. An unforgettable safari experience awaits!
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1:Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and after undertaking customs and immigration formalities, you will be met by Wild Pride Safaris representative and transferred to your lodge in Arusha for some replenishment, rest and relaxation for the night, ready for the fabulous safari experience that await.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast at your lodge in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park for game drive. The driving is along beautiful Masai steppe & many villages. Tarangire is one of the best National Parks in Northern Tanzania which runs along the lines of Tarangire River and it contains low lying hills appearing on the floor of Great Rift Valley. The vegetation of the park is mainly acacia woodland and huge African Baobab trees with a swamp area on the South.
Tarangire River and the swamps attracts a large number of wild animal as it is the only permanent water sources in the entire park. Tarangire National Park is famous for its large elephant population found nowhere else in Africa. You may expect to spot giraffe, buffalo, zebra, impala, wildebeest, warthog, baboons & lots of monkeys.
Accommodation: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara
After breakfast we will take you to Lake Manyara National Park, the ever-green park nestling at the base of the Great East African Rift Valley with overlapping habitats which supports a large number of animal species including the famous Lake Manyara tree climbing lions, giraffe, elephant, zebra, buffalo, leopard, hyena and many more.
Game drive in the park with picnic lunch.
Afternoon proceed to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.
Accommodation:Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Day 4 : Serengeti National Park
After breakfast drive to the Wild richest park, The Serengeti National Park.
Lunch at the camp
Afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park
This park is renowned for being the location of the Great Wildlife Migration, which involves over two million wildebeests, zebras and antelopes. It is also an extremely large and wild game park, and home to the Big Five of Africa.
Dinner and overnight at Sereneti Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Day 5 : Game Drives in Serengeti National Park
Full day of game viewing around in Serengeti National Park. You have an option of breaking the day into two by doing Early morning and late afternoon game viewing, drive through the central Serengeti in the golden light of dawn looking for special wildlife interactions and photographic opportunities, whereby, you will depart the lodge at first light with a picnic breakfast for a big day in search of the biggest herds of the great migrations. The Central Serengeti and Seronera river valley are home to a great diversity of wildlife due to its unique ecological niches as a transition zone where two distinctly different habitats, the plain and the woodlands merge and various species of wildlife from both habitats can coexist. You also have an option of starting a day by doing the Serengeti Balloon safari in one of these 2 days before breakfast and this can be arranged at extra cost.
Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Day 6 : Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast depart with packed lunch and descend into the crater for an in-depth exploration of this distinctive eco-system. Enjoy abundant wildlife viewing set against the impressive backdrop of the Ngorongoro Crater, the heart of the conservation area. This game drive provides one of the best opportunities in Africa to view black rhino, which tend to spend their time on the crater floor. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles; its magical setting and abundant wildlife never fail to enthral visitors. Another big draw card to this picturesque Caldera, is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, and if lucky enough you will have chance to see the small cats like the Rare Caracal, Serval cat as well as the African wild cat which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. Picnic lunch will be served at the crater floor.
Dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge.
Accommodation: Rhino Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Day 6 : Ngorongoro – Arusha
After breakfast drive back to Arusha. If you wish you may visit Mto wa Mbu market or any Masai market on the way before reaching Arusha in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at the airport if flying same day, or at your hotel.
Accommodation in Arusha in not included but can be arranged at extra cost.
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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
