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East Africa is a treasure trove of natural wonders, with the Great Migration of over 2 million wildebeests being one of the most spectacular wildlife events. This Tanzania safari offers the chance to witness this incredible migration, including the dramatic wildebeest river crossing at the Mara River. You will also embark on a thrilling adventure to Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big 5, and explore the iconic Serengeti National Park, famous for its abundance of big cats like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. This unforgettable experience combines the best of Tanzania’s wildlife and its stunning landscapes.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your professional driver guide will greet you and transfer you to your first Arusha hotel for a comfortable stay. Along the scenic drive, you may catch glimpses of Tanzania’s stunning landscapes and wildlife, with plenty of opportunities to stop and explore.
Feel free to ask your guide to pause the journey if you spot anything interesting or want to learn more about the surroundings. Once you reach the lodge, check in, relax, and enjoy a delicious dinner to kickstart your Tanzania safari adventure.
Main destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Four Points By Sheraton or Similar
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Serengeti National Park, one of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Upon arrival, your driver guide will take you on a game drive en route to your Lodge for check-in and lunch, followed by a couple of hours to explore the Lodge.
In the afternoon, you’ll embark on a thrilling game drive to the Mara River, where you’ll search for the famous wildebeest migration crossing the river, alongside other wildlife like lions, leopards, and crocodiles. After an exciting day of safari adventure, return to Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, with more wildlife viewing to come the next day.
Main destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Maramara Tented Lodge or Similar
Today’s adventure begins with a scenic drive through acacia woodlands and open savanna, heading towards the Mara River in the northern Serengeti, a key spot for witnessing the Great Migration. Along the way, you’ll spot herds of wildebeests and zebras, and as you approach the river, you may observe the herds gathering before attempting the famous river crossing.
The Mara River crossing is a thrilling spectacle, often involving herds navigating past waiting crocodiles, and while witnessing the crossing depends on timing and luck, it’s an unforgettable part of the migration. After a picnic lunch on the riverbanks, you’ll continue following the migration before returning to your Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Maramara Tented Lodge or Similar
After breakfast, we’ll embark on a scenic drive through the plains of Togoro and the Mbuzi Mawe kopjes, crossing the Banagi River into the heart of the Central Serengeti, also known as Seronera, a prime destination for game viewing. This region, famous as big cat country, offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, and leopards, with the kopjes and acacia trees providing perfect vantage points.
The area is also home to hippo pools and vast open spaces teeming with wildlife, including elephants, dik-diks, and a variety of herbivores. After an exciting day of game viewing, you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the Camp in the heart of Serengeti.
Main destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp or Similar
Experience the thrill of a balloon safari at dawn, soaring over the iconic Serengeti plains before enjoying a champagne breakfast amidst the breathtaking landscape. Afterward, embark on a morning game drive through Serengeti National Park, where you’ll explore the vast savanna and encounter diverse wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas.
As you travel from the open plains to the Serengeti Kopjes, a stunning volcanic outcrop, you’ll enjoy exceptional game viewing in this diverse ecosystem, which is famous for the great migration. You’ll conclude the day with a picnic lunch in one of the park’s scenic areas and return to the Camp for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.
Main destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp or Similar
After breakfast, you’ll depart the lodge at 7:00 AM with a picnic lunch for a day of exploration in Ngorongoro Crater, a unique destination where wildlife and human communities thrive together. You’ll descend into the self-sustaining caldera, which is 600 meters deep and 10 miles across, formed by volcanic activity, offering unparalleled game viewing opportunities.
On the crater floor, you’ll search for diverse wildlife, including the rare black rhino, and encounter a variety of predators in this thriving ecosystem. You’ll enjoy lunch at one of the designated picnic sites before visiting Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake home to abundant flamingos, hippos, and other water birds, before ascending back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Main destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House or Similar
On your final day, enjoy one last adventure in Tanzania as you drive back to Arusha, capturing any last wildlife sightings as unforgettable memories. Once in Arusha, you’ll have lunch at the renowned Arusha Coffee Lodge, offering a chance to relax or explore the SHANGA Tour, showcasing local craftsmanship.
Afterward, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home or continue your journey to Zanzibar for a beach extension. This concludes your memorable Tanzania safari, filled with incredible wildlife experiences and breathtaking landscapes.
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