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The Great Wildebeest Migration - Lodge Safari
11 days :
Just the mention of the name 'Serengeti' conjures
images in one's mind, whether real or imagined. This
safari allows you to witness the very best of
Tanzania. You will revel in all the wildlife viewing
opportunities on the fabled plains of the Serengeti,
around Lake Manyara, through Tarangire and on the
floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. The reality of this
Tanzanian wildlife adventure is simply
awe-inspiring.
Tour Highlights:
Observe the more subtle nuances of wildlife
behavior, expertly noted by your local guides and
professional trackers. Explore all the great
wildlife regions of northern Tanzania: Manyara,
Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the famed Serengeti on the
way to South Africa for World Cup 2010. Discover the
smaller denizens of the bush on a thrilling walking
safari, where you can learn the ancient skills of
tracking and identifying spoor. Descend into the
most unique caldera in the world: Ngorongoro Crater
often called the Eden of Africa.
Wildebeest Migration Seasons:
The Wildebeest Migration in East Africa, also known
as “The Great Migration” takes place between
Tanzania's Serengeti National Park and Kenya's Masai
Mara and is one of the greatest wildlife spectacles
on the planet. Thousands of wildebeest and zebra’s
migrate between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara,
constantly driven by their search for fresh grazing.
The massive herds are closely followed by predators
(lion, hyena and cheetah), making the most of every
opportunity to catch their next meal.
The precise timing of the annual wildebeest
migration depends on the rains. It is a very
unpredictable and spontaneous natural event, with
calving season taking place in the Serengeti between
January and mid-March. The wildebeest migration
starts to head towards the Western Serengeti in May
or June.
The best time to see the migration is generally
between June and August when the wildebeest
congregate and prepare to cross the famous Grumeti
River. If you are in the Masai Mara you can expect
the wildebeest to make their arrival as early as
July, but they generally arrive between August &
September and remain in the Masai Mara between
October & November. Between the end of November and
January the wildebeest gradually begin their
migration from the Masai Mara back towards the
Serengeti.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive, Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet at
the airport with our staff and transfer to Arusha
town for a comfortable night's rest.
Day 2 – 3: Tarangire National Park
On day 2 you will be picked up from the Impala Hotel
at 0830hrs and drive to Tarangire National Park.
Spend two days exploring Tarangire, one of
Tanzania's 'secret' wildlife havens... teeming with
large populations of elephant, predators and their
fleet-footed prey. You will spend these two nights
at Tarangire.
Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park
In the morning after breakfast at 0830hrs transfer
from Tarangire to Manyara for full day game viewing.
Enter the Great Rift Valley and Manyara National
Park. The lake's waters sustain a bountiful avian
population, including flamingoes, as well as
numerous pods of hippos. Overnight at Manyara.
Day 5 – 6: Ngorongoro Crater
In the morning of day 5 at 0800hrs transfer from
Manyara to Ngorongoro, descend into the crater for
full day crater tour. In the evening ascend the
crater for dinner and overnight at the lodge on the
rim of the crater. In the morning of day 6 at
0800hrs descend into the crater to observe the
resident wildlife on the crater floor, at around
1300hrs you will stop for picnic lunch near lerai
forest or hippo pool, then after lunch ascend the
crater and walk in the adjacent rolling hills and
have an opportunity to interact with the Masai at a
local manyatta. Overnight in Ngorongoro.
Day 7 – 10: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast at 0830hrs drive from Ngorongoro to
Serengeti National Park. Your skilled driver knows
the Serengeti and where to locate even the most
elusive of animals. Morning and afternoon daily
wildlife viewing affords you the opportunity to
track and photograph the 'Big Five'. You will be
doing game drives while tracing the direction of the
wildebeests. Spend all these four nights at the
lodge in Serengeti.
Day 11: Depart Kilimanjaro
One last game viewing opportunity this morning and
then fly back to Arusha. Relax, enjoy lunch, or shop
for collectibles before your evening departure
flight to South Africa.
End of Tour
PRICE:
US$ 5,061 per person
Price Includes:
- Accommodation based on three meals a day including
service charges and taxes
- Airport transfers
- Sightseeing as specified in itinerary
- Transport on safari in a 4WD vehicle with an open
roof
- Domestic flight from Serengeti to Arusha
- All parks entrance fees
- Service of English Speaking driver guide
Price Excludes:
- International flights from Tanzania to South
Africa (we can arrange on request)
- Tips to the driver guide
- And all not mentioned in the tour itinerary
Accommodations on this Tour:
Arusha: Mountain Village Lodge
Tarangire: Tarangire Tree Lodge
Manyara: Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro: Serena Safari Lodge
Serengeti: Kirawira/Mbuzi Mawe Luxury Tented Camps
Pre and Post Add-ons:
You may add the following destinations to the
itinerary above
SPICE ISLAND, ZANZIBAR; 4 DAY / 3 NIGHTS
(This will attract extra US$ 1,150 per person)
Arrangements on this exotic East African island
allow a choice of accommodations: Zanzibar East
Coast Beach (Karafuu Hotel, “Cottage”) or Zanzibar
Town (Serena Inn). The package includes airport
transfers, domestic flights to Zanzibar and from
Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro Airport, breakfast and
dinner daily. It is only for relaxation on the beach
of beautiful Spice Island of Zanzibar.
MOUNT KILIMANJARO, TANZANIA; 6 DAYS/ 5 NIGHTS
(This will attract extra US$1,104 per person)
There are a variety of climb routes to reach the
snow capped summit of Kilimanjaro. Whether you are a
novice or a veteran, the extreme altitude requires
preparation from all participants and a reasonable
level of fitness. The
Package includes climb via machame route
(accommodation in tents) or marangu route
(accommodation in huts), park fees, food, tents,
guide and porters salaries, rescue fees but it
excludes sleeping bags, hiking sticks and other
climbing gears.
Notes:
- Upgrades are available.
- Our Travel consultant will give you detailed
information when responding to your enquiry.
- The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person,
based on double occupancy, and subject to
availability. Once we have received your deposit,
tour prices are guaranteed. |
