Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Start of Tanzania Luxury Wildebeest Migration
From Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha town, we proceed to Tarangire National Park for game drive. One of the largest national park in Tanzania located in Manyara region, this place is characterized by the large herds of elephants, tree climbing lions, and the fascinating baobab trees also called the Tree of Life for its almost mythical powers that some cultures attach to it. This park is especially known for Tarangire river which flows all year round and the only source of water for wild animals during dry seasons.
Meals: L,D
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Day 2: Serengeti National Park (Seronera) – Tanzania Luxury Wildebeest Migration
After breakfast, we proceed to the Central part of Serengeti. This park is well-known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the “big five”, named for the five most prized trophies taken by hunters: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffaloes, and Rhinos.
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we will set off on a full day game drive in the wilderness following the Great Migration trails. Our experienced driver tour guide will provide you with interesting facts about this highly renowned event, which makes Tanzania the top safari destination in Africa.
Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site, is home to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle, which join in the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over six million hooves pounding the open plains. This is just like you imagined Africa to be!
Meals: L,B,D
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 4: Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
We will proceed for a full day game drive viewing the great migration at Mara area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area. The key feature is the Mara River and there is a great chance to see the herds cross the Mara River to the north on one day and back south a few days later. Please note that it can be very difficult to witness crossing and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Meals: L,B,D
Accommodation: Nyikani Migration Lodge
Day 5: Serengeti National Park (North Mara)
After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti north viewing the great migration at Mara area. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note that finding a crossing is very challenging and is sometimes a matter of luck. There are instances where herds can be seen next to the river but then only decides to cross a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Mbuzimawe Lodge
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Day 6: Serengeti National Park– Ngorongoro Conservation Area
In the morning, we will have another game drive in Serengeti National Park. Come afternoon, we proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Olduvai Gorge museum, a famous archaeological location in East Africa. At Laetoli, located 45 km south of Olduvai gorge, you will find hominin footprints preserved in volcanic rock that dates back 3.6 million years ago and represent some of the earliest signs of mankind in the world.
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour
We start with an early morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism.
Late afternoon drive to Manyara Serena Hotel.
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Manyara Serena Hotel
Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha – End of Tanzania Luxury Wildebeest Migration
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara for the morning game drive, in the afternoon we make our way back to Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha town. Or drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: B, L
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