12 Days Discover Wildebeest in Serengeti June, July and August

Duration

12 Days / 11 Nights

Tour Type

Fligh in Serengeti Migration Classic Safari

Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Overview

A truly magnificent safari trip, extending over 12 days and visiting all the best of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, while also focusing on the magical movements of the migrating wildebeest herds. But this tour is not just about wildebeest, nor are we the only ones tracking them. … The Migration means rich pickings for predators, so prepare for some drama!

Our early-July Migration Safari tracks the animal movements as they follow the timeless cycle in search of nourishment. In the hands of our expert driver-guides, you will experience encounters beyond your dreams.

Safari package INCLUDES

Transfers in both directions between the International Airport and Arusha
Two nights’ accommodation in Arusha town which is night before your tour and after your tour.
Extended 4 x 4 luxury safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
Professional safari guide and well speaking English.
Professional safari cook Entrance fee for all national parks.
Accommodation at basic camping during the safari full board
Camping fees at all national parks.
Ngorongoro Crater fees
18% VAT to our entrance fees.
All Government taxes,
Free WIFI in safari jeep
Unlimited drinking water.
Flying doctor Services.

Safari Package EXCLUDES

Tanzania Visa
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 550 per person), should be booked in advance
Tips and gratuities to your safari guide and cook

Details

Day to day itinerary

We will pick you from Arusha airport or Kilimanjaro airport for overnight in your accommodation in Arusha city.

Pick up from Arusha hotel at 8.00m then take 3 hours driver to Tarangire national park and you will have full day game drive inside this park later you will drive to Jambo lodge for dinner and overnight . Location of Tarangire national park is 115km from Arusha .and cover area square of 2800km.Wild animals drink water from Tarangire river where the name Tarangire come from. The park has major attractions which are a large number of elephants ,climbing trees pythons and baobab trees. Also you will be able to see lions, leopards and other animals

After your breakfast you will head to lake Manyara for a full day game drive , inside the park you will be able to see climbing tree lions and a lot of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake and you will visit a hot spring . Also the same day you will visit Maasai boma where you will see how they live and learn their culture and traditions then later driver for dinner and overnight in Eileens trees inn

Today you set off towards the Ngorongoro Crater for a beautiful game drive. It shelters close to 30.000 animals including the Big Five. The crater teems with zebras, buffaloes, lions, wildebeest, warthogs, baboons, elephants, flamingos, ostriches, hippos, cheetahs, and a small population of the rare black rhino. The beautiful colors and dancing clouds make the crater almost surreal. Because of its natural beauty, the Ngorongoro Crater is chosen as one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. In the late afternoon continue to Ngorongoro Serena lodge for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast we will head towards the Serengeti National Park, leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. We enjoy a game drive en-route to the lodge. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park. Dinner and overnight in the Seronera ,Angata tented lodge

Be one of only a few fortunate people to glide in a Hot Air Balloon over the Serengeti Plains (available at supplementary cost by pre-arrangement). Floating silently above the awakening bush, while spotting wildlife and enjoying the amazing scenery of Africa, across rivers and over numerous small villages. After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the Serengeti National Park. The wildebeest migration normally pass through the area in April & May, however the Seronera area is within reach of both the southern plains and the Western Corridor. The resident game in the area is phenomenal and species such as elephant, buffalo, gazelle, zebra, lion and a variety of other predators and herbivores can be seen here all year round. Explore the range of different habitats that include swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the world famous Serengeti short grass plains. See great herds of wildebeest and zebra. During a short time frame around February, normally lasting for about 3 weeks, the majority of the wildebeest calve. The sea of grass provides little cover and the young are easy pickings for a variety of predators. Wildebeest calves can run minutes after they are born and within 3 days they are normally strong enough to keep up with the herd. Dinner and overnight in the Seronera area, Angata Tented lodge

After breakfast we head towards the western reaches of the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Western Corridor. We will do a game drive en-route from the Seronera area to the Western Corridor area. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch will we enjoy an afternoon game drive in the area. The wildebeest migration can normally be found in the Western Corridor area in June, depending on rainfall patterns. Dinner and overnight in the Western Corridor area, in Mbalageti tented lodge

After breakfast enjoy a full day game drive in the Western Corridor. The key feature in the Western Corridor is the Grumeti and Mbalageti rivers, running almost parallel to each other, each support a band of evergreen forest. The rivers sustain a permanent game population of zebra, wildebeest, all the predators and birdlife. It is also possible to find large pods of hippos and huge crocodiles in the Grumeti River. The wildebeest normally gather around waterholes midmorning in such densities, that they look like ants swarming around a nest. Dinner and overnight in the Western Corridor area, in Mbalageti tented lodge

Before leaving the Western Serengeti, we take the opportunity this morning to enjoy another game drive in this incredible location. This allows us further time to wonder at the migratory herds and the dangers and challenges they face each year in their battle for survival. As well as the herd animals, you can look to the skies, perhaps finding a majestic martial eagle or one of the other birds that populate this area. As well as the thousands of migrating animals, this area also has a good population of resident wildlife, so you will never be disappointed. In the afternoon, we take the short drive to the central part of Serengeti, where after lunch a game-drive will introduce you to this wildlife ‘hub. Finally, you will go to your Angata tented lodge for relaxation and your evening meal.

After breakfast we will head towards the Serengeti National Park, leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the Lobo area which is located just north of the Seronera area (central Serengeti National Park). The wildebeest migration, normally pass through the Lobo area every year around July / August en-route to the Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve and again in late October / November en-route to the southern Serengeti National Park. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight in Kenzan Tented lodge

After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the Serengeti National Park. The area around Lobo and the Grumeti River has good resident game throughout the year. Non-migrating game like elephant, buffalo, gazelle, zebra, lion, leopard and cheetah can be seen here all year round. The game viewing is very good and you can follow game for long periods without seeing other vehicles – truly one of the forgotten corners of the Serengeti Plains. Magnificent riverine trees can be found along the river lines and bird life such as kingfishers and fish eagles can be found here. Dinner and overnight in Kenzani tented lode

Non game-viewing travel time: 3 hours Distance: 150 km After breakfast we head towards the far northern reaches of the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Wagakuria. We will do a game drive en-route from the Lobo area to the Wagakuria area. As we head north, good sightings of giraffe, plain game, herds of buffalo and elephants can often be seen. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch will we enjoy an afternoon game drive in the area. The wildebeest migration can normally be found in the Wagakuria area from August to October, depending on rainfall patterns. A long stretch of the Mara River runs through the northern Serengeti National Park and the Mara River provides the migration with its most difficult obstacle. Witnessing the frantic herds of wildebeest crossing the Mara River is amazing. Dinner and overnight in Kenzan tented lodge

After breakfast enjoy a full day game drive in the Wagakuria area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area, with prides of lion up to 30 strong, however from August to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. 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 – to actually finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross or not cross until 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. Dinner and overnight in the Wagakuria area, as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

After breakfast at the lodge, we depart to Arusha by driving or join a scheduled flight from Kogatende airstrip to Arusha airport.or Zanzibar airport Upon arrival to airport, you will meet our driver and transfer t

The departure dates for this tour is June up to end of July, holidays and travel packages are totally flexible according to your own personal needs. Please contact us for further and more detailed information, as well as information on our East Africa safaris, tours, holidays and travel packages into Tanzania.

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Destination

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080 m)

630 m) – Arusha

640 m)

780 m)

900 m)

960 m)

Arusha National Park

Hadzabe Village

Hot Spring Day Tour

Karatu

Kibo Hut

Kikelewa Camp

Kilimanjaro Hikking Safari

Kilimanjaro National Park Day Tour

Lake Eyasi

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Nakuru

Lake Natron

Masai Mara

Materuni Day Trip

Mawenzi Tarn

Miriakamba Hu

Mount Oldonyo Lengai

mto wa mbu

Nairobi

Ndutu

Ngorongoro Crater

oldu Vai

Saddle Hut

Saddle Hut to the summit to Miriakamba Hut

Second Cave

Serengeti National Park

Simba Camp

Summit to Horombo Hut

Tarangire National Park

trail head to Moshi hotel

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Zanzibar