7 Day Grand Migration Tanzania Safari

On adventurous slopes, it goes up the Rift Valley into the wide plains of the Serengeti. It is the heart of a vast ecosystem, whose species-rich animal world is unique in the world. Annually, the great migration involves over 1.4 million gnus, almost 300,000 Thomson's gazelles, about 200,000 zebras, and several thousand topi's during the rainy seasons to the areas with the greener and lush meadows. With about 3 million larger mammals, the Serengeti is the national park with the richest wildlife worldwide. Around two-thirds make up the above-mentioned animal species, furthermore, the park is the home to many other animal species, such as giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, elephants, and crocodiles. Particularly large is the population of feline predators, about 3000 lions, a good 300 cheetahs, and an estimated 400-700 leopards have their hunting ground here.

Accomodation: Heritage Mara Camp →

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

The entire day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti. The areas that you visit will depend upon where the migrating herds are. Predators usually follow closely behind the trekking animals and include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees), and cheetahs. During the short rainy season in November and December, the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return up north. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from year to year but your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best.

Accomodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camps →

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

This morning you will continue with further game drives in the Serengeti, at noon you will leave for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On your outward journey to the park gate, you will enjoy some more game viewing before you leave the Serengeti National Park in the early afternoon to continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As soon as you reach the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, you will see the giant caldera below – a breathtaking view.

Accomodation: Ngorongoro Wild Camp →

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

On this day you will head to Ngorongoro Crater and you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation area supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, elands, warthogs, hippos, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopards, which sometimes require a trained eye to spot. You will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here. After the game drive, you will head to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accomodation: Eileen's Trees Inn →

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

The park runs along the line of the Tarangire River and is mainly made up of low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. It is natural vegetation mainly consists of acacia woodlands and giant African baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals, during Tanzania’s dry season. The Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This African national park is also home to three rare species of animals – the greater kudu, the fringed-eared oryx, as well as a few ashy starlings. You'll eat lunch at a picnic after which you'll continue with the game drive until late evening, and then drive to Arusha/JRO.

Meals:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

You'll be dropped off at the airport.