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This tour offers golden chances to witness the great migration river crossing that normally begins from July to late October. Since the main determinant of the wildebeest migration is the rainfall, sometimes the crossing may prolong to early November.
The great migration usually begins to move north in early July ready for the gestation period, they pass through the Wagakuria area en route toMasai Mara Game Reserve. In September the herds are likely to be found well scattered and spread all over the northern Serengeti in Tanzania and Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya.
Depending on the rainfall as the main determinant of the wildebeest migration, some of the herds might decide tocross the river and start the journey to the south while others may opt to remain in the northern part of Serengeti. Probably from Late October to early November the herds of Migration begin the journey back to the Southern Plains of Serengeti ready for the Calving season in February.
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Great memories begins with awesome experiences!
Your tour commence with pick up from the hotel in Arusha ready after delicious breakfast, then drive to Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunch boxes for a full day game drive. Like Manyara National park is real a scenic park in Tanzania, as you enter the park you will see an impressive view of lush forests with different tree species. Well, this is the best time that you were looking for, begin to set your mind for what is waiting for you ahead. You will have a wide chance for a game drive until evening with a lot of attractions to explore. In the afternoon you will have a short break for a picnic lunch in the most spectacular designated area.
After a lunch break, you have a great chance to explore the beauty of Manyara to the fullest, proceed with the game drive searching for wildlife animals till you get an experience of how the park is worth. You may see animals including buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, and blue monkeys. If you are lucky enough you may spot the most famous Manyara tree climbing lions. You will also visit the lake Manyara where you may see millions of flamingos flocking in the river. Congratulation on a well-spent day, after the game drive your guide will drive to a lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater
What an awesome day is this! Today is another better day as you will visit one of the world’s natural wonder destinations ready after your delicious morning breakfast. About 14 km will lead you to Loduare gate the main entrance gate of the Ngorongoro Conservation area, then after completing the check-in procedures continue driving and descend to over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro crater to view wildlife. Also known as the home for the big five including rare remaining black Rhinos, this picturesque destination is supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, hence it supports a vast variety of wildlife including the herds of Wildebeest, Zebra, Buffalo, Hippo, Eland, and Elephants.
The crater also hosts many predators’ animals such as Lions, Jackals, Cheetahs, and Leopards. You will also visit Lake Magadi, one of the main features of the crater, the lake is large but shallow and alkaline hence it attracts many flocks of flamingos, hippos, and other water bird species to congregate within the area. The crater floor offers the most worthy place to celebrate your picnic lunch in the afternoon and probably little rest to have a sense of the largest intact Caldera before proceeding with the game drive.
In the evening your guide will drive to the Lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 4: Ngorongoro to Lobo Area in Serengeti
Today is another inspiring day as we are starting to follow the main path of the great migration. After breakfast we will head towards the Serengeti National Park (wildlife natural reserve), leaving the highlands then descend into the endless plains, keep your eyes focused and observe a lot en route to Serengeti’s central part also known as Seronera. Then you will proceed with a drive towards the northern part of Serengeti until you get to the Lobo area.
The great migration usually traverses the Lobo area every year between July to August (going to Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya for the gestation period) and againbetween late October to early November (going to the southern plains of Serengeti for calving season). We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive around the Lobo area.
In the evening after a few hours of a game drive, your guide will take you to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Serengeti (Lobo area)
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive around the Lobo area and Grumeti River. You may spot many resident animals that are available throughout the year including elephant, buffalo, gazelle, zebra, lion, leopard, and cheetah. This route is less busy hence you will have the best opportunities for game viewing and stop over for picnic lunch. You may spot magnificent riverine trees along the river lines as well as birds such as kingfishers and fish eagles. Spend your day during a game drive into this worth area full of attractions to explore till evening.
After the game drive your guide will drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 6: Lobo to Wagakuria area(Northern Serengeti)
After a well-deserved breakfast, set off for the Wagakuria area located in the Northern Serengeti. Enjoy an exceptional en-route game drive before getting to the area, this will be a great chance ever to witness one of the best paths for the annual movement of wildebeest. Along the way, you may spot as many animals depending on your luck including giraffes, herds of Buffalos, and Elephants. You will probably arrive in the afternoon with a high probability of hot lunch in the Lodge, followed by a short break before proceeding with an afternoon game drive. Normally from August to October, the herds are likely to be found in the Wagakuria area.
Witnessing the event of the Mara river crossing is one of the most unforgettable experiences for your Tanzania safari. The river stretches and runs through the northern parts of Serengeti National park. Your guide will drive you to the Lodge ready after a well-spent day. Enjoy the delicious bush dinner, relax, and get ready for the next day’s adventure.
Day 7: Wagakuria area (North Serengeti)
What a great day! Today is another awesome day on the Northern grounds, ready after breakfast to enjoy a full-day game drive around the Wagakuria area. It is with no surprise to see a large number of the resident within the area, this area is incredible and well deserved for a visit. From August to September the area is indeed a wildlife paradise. This area is very impressive covered with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation, and open plains best location for having picnic lunch. The main focus of the tour is the Mara River crossing and depending on your luck you may see the herds crossing the river full of hungry crocodiles. This is not an experience to miss at all!
After the game drive your guide will drive back to the Lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 8: Northern Serengeti toArusha
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