8 Days, Kogatende Wildebeest Migration Safari (Northern Serengeti).

Destinations to visit

Ngorongoro Crater
Central Serengeti
Northern Serengeti
Tarangire National Park

Day 1

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) – Arusha

upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will meet our guest relation officer together with a driver for a meet and greet before proceeding to Arusha, arriving at your Hotel for evening leisure, dinner and overnight stay.

Mid-range Option: Arusha Serena Hotel.

Luxury Option: Gran Melia Hotel Arusha.

Day 2

Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu/ Ngorongoro

After early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals coexist is harmony. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever-present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. Upon arrival at the Crater’s rim, you will descend 610 meters into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and of course, giant tusked elephants. The Crater also has the largest known population of lions and you will also find leopards and cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and these include white pelicans and flamingos. After the trip, drive out the Park and proceed to your Lodge, arriving in time for evening leisure, dinner and overnight stay.

Mid-range Option: Kudu Lodge & Campsite.

Luxury Option: Melia Ngorongoro Lodge.

Day 3

Karatu/ Ngorongoro – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, you will meet your Safari Guide and drive to central Serengeti for a game drive with your Picnic Lunch. After the trip, proceed to your Camp/ Lodge for evening leisure, dinner and overnight stay.

Mid-range Option: Baobab Camp Serengeti.

Luxury Option: Melia Serengeti Lodge.

Day 4

Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, drive to the northern Serengeti with your Picnic Lunch, where it’s very famous for wildebeest migration. Every year, over 1.5 million wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and gazelles, journey across the Northern Serengeti in search of fresh grazing grounds. From July to Mid-October each year, the herds face the perilous Mara River crossings, where they brave strong currents and crocodiles. This dramatic event, set against the stunning backdrop of the Serengeti, offers thrilling wildlife encounters and predator-prey interactions. Witnessing the migration is a profound reminder of nature’s raw beauty and the interconnectedness of life, providing an unforgettable adventure in Africa. After the trip, proceed to your Camp/ Lodge, arriving in time for evening leisure, dinner and overnight stay.

Mid-range Option: Mara River Camp.

Luxury Option: Mara Mara Tented Lodge.

Day 5

Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, proceed with a morning and afternoon game in the northern Serengeti with your Picnic Lunch. After the trip, drive to central Serengeti, arriving at your Camp/ Lodge for your evening leisure, dinner and overnight stay.

Mid-range Option: Ang’ata Kimarishe Tented Camp.

Luxury Option: Melia Serengeti Lodge.

Day 6

Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation/ Karatu

After breakfast, proceed with a morning and afternoon game drive with your Picnic Lunch. Later on, drive out the Park of Serengeti and proceed to your Lodge for your evening leisure, dinner and overnight stay.

Mid-range Option: Kudu Lodge & Campsite.

Luxury Option: Melia Ngorongoro Lodge

Day 7

Ngorongoro/ Karatu – Tarangire National Park – Arusha

Early in the morning from Arusha, you will meet our Safari Guide and drive to Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for a game drive with a Picnic Lunch. This Park is very famous of the availability of Biggest Elephants and old Baobab trees. There are also other animals like Leopard, Lions, Hyenas, Cheetah, Gazelles, Impalas, Zebra, Gnu (Wildebeest), Buffaloes, Warthogs (Pumba) and other animals’ species with different types of Birds’ species. After the trip, drive out the crater and proceed to your hotel for evening leisure, dinner and overnight stay.

Mid-range Option: Arusha Serena Hotel.

Luxury Option: Gran Melia Hotel Arusha.

Day 8

Departure

After breakfast, depending on your Flight schedule, you will meet our office representative together with the driver for a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), arriving in time for a drop-off to check-on your onwards Flight back home or to your next destination.

For clients’ safety and that of the wildlife, our Safari Driver Guides are not allowed to exceed a speed of 50KPH in the parks, while the speed limit inside the Ngorongoro Crater is strictly 25KPH.
Game viewing from vehicles is restricted to designated tracks/ roads and driving off-road is not allowed except in specified areas; please check with your Guide.
Night driving is not allowed in the parks {from 1900hrs morning to 0600hrs in the evening}, except where night game drives are permitted like in Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks.
Do not take water from any natural sources in the park/conservation.
Please put your trash in authorized sites only in order not to litter the parks/conservation.
Put burning cigarettes and butts in your vehicle’s ashtrays.
Do not remove any animate or inanimate object from the park/conservation.
Do not bring any animals or any plants to the parks/conservation.
Do not bring any poison, weapons, explosives, or any object of that kind into the Parks.
Do not get out of your vehicle, or hang out of the windows near any animal.
Do not kill, harass, disturb, feed, or interfere with wildlife or vegetation.
Do not take photographs of Maasai or any local people. Please ask your Driver/Guide for assistance if you wish to do so; a small fee may be applicable.

The cost includes

Flying doctor coverage for the entire trip;
Professional English-Speaking Safari Guide;
Pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO);
All parks entry, crater, concession fees, VAT 18% & TDL on accommodation;
Thermos with hot tea/coffee + picnic gears during picnic lunch;
Private Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing;
Bottled water throughout the entire trip;
All accommodation under the program;
4×4 Land-cruiser safari vehicles with a wireless internet access during game drives;

The cost Excludes

All Accommodations which were not mentioned;
All Flights, Visa and Insurance covers;
Tips for a Safari Guide Per Person Per day;
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari 530usd Per Person;
Optional Maasai Boma visit 50usd Per Vehicle;
Tips for the Lodge/ Hotel/ Camp staff;
An increase of taxes and/or park fees;
Laundry services & Drinks while at the Lodge/ Hotel/ Camp;
All things of personal nature;
All other activities which were not mentioned;

Price: Upon Special Request.

Rooming configurations:

2 Travelers: 1 Double/ Twin room

3 Travelers: 1 Triple room

4 Travelers: 2 Double/ Twin rooms

5 Travelers: 1 Double/ Twin + 1 Triple rooms

6 Travelers: 3 Double/ Twin rooms

7 Travelers: 2 Double/ Twin + 1 Triple rooms

Safari Vehicle: Land cruiser with an open roof for a game viewing

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