9 Days Tanzania Wildeest Migration Safari

Join a 9 Days Tanzania wildebeest migration safari for exceptional game viewing experiences in the savannah parks of Tanzania. The 9 Days Tanzania safari includes Serengeti national park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire Wildlife Safari for the famous for Big Five animals – buffalos, cheetahs, elephants, lions and rhinos, witness the great wildebeest migration and so much more. Tanzania safaris are normally done as a complement to gorilla trekking and other wildlife experiences in Africa
Trip starts: Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania (JRO)
Trip ends: Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania (JRO)
NOTE: This safari is well done from June to October

Trip Summary
Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti
Day 5. Full Day in Central Serengeti
Day 6: Central to Northern Serengeti
Day 7: Northern Serengeti
Day 8: Northern Serengeti
Day 9: Northern Serengeti to Kilimanjaro Airport

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

You will be welcomed on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) and transferred to Arusha.
Overnight The African Tulip Hotel – B&B

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha for a transfer to Tarangire National Park for game drives in this expansive park with majestic baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Dinner and Overnight
Tarangire Safari Lodge – FB Night game drive operated by Lodge is available, subject to weather conditions.
(Fees extra.)
Taragire national park

Day 3: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Enjoy another day of game drives in Tarangire. You can go for an optional guided walk in the bush in the morning (fees extra), or transfer to Esilalei Village located near Lake Manyara for a Maasai Boma visit to interact with this indigenous tribe of Tanzania (fees extra). In the afternoon, transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Rim for relaxation and overnight stay. Dinner and Overnight Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge – FB
Taragire national park

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti

You will go for an early morning game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. Nearly three million years old, the ancient caldera of the once-volcanic Ngorongoro shelters one of the most beautiful havens on earth, ringed with towering walls and sheltering forests, grasslands, fresh springs and a large soda lake. After lunch, proceed to Serengeti National Park.
Serengeti National Park is home to the big five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes – but also to hundreds of colorful and lesser-known species such as lilac-breasted rollers, intricately marbled Charaxes butterflies and umbrella thorn acacia trees. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in central Serengeti.
Dinner and Overnight Kati Kati Tented Camp – FB
Taragire national park

Day 5. 22nd Aug: Full Day in Central Serengeti

Enjoy a full day of game drives in central Serengeti. There is also a hippo pool in Seronera Valley you can visit over lunch.
Dinner and Overnight at Kati Kati Tented Camp – FB

Taragire national park

Day 6: Central to Northern Serengeti

Enjoy an en-route game drive as you drive from central to northern Serengeti for the Great Wildebeest Migration. This is a 5-6 hours drive. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Kogatende area of northern Serengeti, where the herds are expected to be seen during this time of year.
Dinner and overnight at Chaka Camp – FB

Day 7: Northern Serengeti

You have the option to go for an early morning hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti plains. (Optional activity: US$560 per person, advance booking required.) Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in northern Serengeti. The movement of almost two million wild animals is the driving force of the ecology of most of the Serengeti eco-system. Predators follow these herds like sharks following a shoal of fish. Great wildlife viewing is guaranteed because the young animals make easy prey.
Dinner and overnight at Chaka Camp – FB
Taragire national park

Day 8: Northern Serengeti

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in northern Serengeti. If you are lucky, you may spot a Mara River crossing!
Dinner and overnight Chaka Camp – FB

Day 9: Northern Serengeti to Kilimanjaro Airport

After your morning in Serengeti, you will be dropped off at Kogatende Airstrip for your 09:25 bush flight to Kilimanjaro Airport, arriving at 12:30 to connect with your onward international departure (3:40 pm).
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Inclusions:
- Required National Park entry & Conservation fees
- Accommodations as specified in the itinerary
- Meal plan as per itinerary + Lunch on the first day of safari
- One-way flight from Kogatende to Kilimanjaro Airport
- Service of an English-peaking driver guide while on Safari
- Wildlife viewing drives in a specially customized 4-wheel drive Land cruiser with pop-up roof for easy photography on exclusive basis
- Complimentary bottled drinking water provided in safari vehicle
- Flying Doctors air ambulance cover for the duration of your Tanzania safari
- Airport transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) in Tanzania

Exclusions:
- Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages (purchase directly from camps/lodges)
- Any domestic flights not mentioned above
- Any international flights and applicable departure taxes
- Tanzania tourist visas
- Yellow fever vaccination and other immunization costs
- Travel insurance for medical emergencies, trip cancellations, etc.
- Optional night game drive in Tarangire (US$125 per person)
- Optional bush walk in Tarangire (US$80 per person)
- Optional Maasai village tour near Lake Manyara (US$50 per person)
- Optional hot air balloon ride in the Serengeti (US$560 per person)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Excess luggage fees where applicable – book in advance (note 15kg per person)
- Laundry, phone calls, internet use and other items of a personal nature
- Tips for driver(s), guide(s), hotel/camp/lodge staff
- Any other items not mentioned above

Safari Lodges and Vehicles

Lodges in Volcanoes Natonal Park

Accommodation in Tanzania

Accommodation in Tanzania

Accommodation in Tanzania

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