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Photography | Wildlife

The Great Migration Wildlife Safari Tour in Tanzania

Overview

This itinerary takes you on a thrilling safari through Tanzania during the peak of the Great Migration, one of nature’s most spectacular events.
Starting in Kilimanjaro, you’ll explore Tarangire National Park known for its elephants and baobabs. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater a UNESCO World Heritage site teeming with diverse wildlife.
The highlight of your journey is in the Northern Serengeti, where you’ll witness the Great Migration as massive herds of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River, braving predators like crocodiles and big cats. This period offers unmatched opportunities for wildlife photography and witnessing dramatic predator-prey interactions.

From 4200 USD 8 Days / 7 Nights Departure: Sep 28th, 2024 Walking Grade:
  • Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro airport > Arusha > Arumeru River Lodge
  • Day 2: Tarangire National Park > Maweninga Camp
  • Day 3: Tarangire National Park > Karatu > Bashay Rift Lodge
  • Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
  • Day 5: Manyara Flight - Kogatende > Northern Serengeti > Mara River Post
  • Day 6: Serengeti National Park (North) > Mara River Post
  • Day 7: Serengeti National Park (North) > Mara River Post
  • Day 8: Flight Kogatende/Arusha > Kilimanjaro airport

Itinerary

Kilimandjaro excursions x HD
DAY 1 - Sep 28th, 2024

Arrival at Kilimanjaro airport > Arusha > Arumeru River Lodge

Welcome at Kilimanjaro airport and meet your driver-guide. Transfer to the lodge. check-in and late afternoon at leisure. Diner

D Arumeru River Lodge (or similar) 40 min
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DAY 2 - Sep 29th, 2024

Tarangire National Park > Maweninga Camp

After breakfast, departure for Tarangire National Park, for your first day in the bush. Picnic lunch. Arrival at the camp at the end of the day.

B, L, D Maweninga Camp (or similar) 2 hours
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DAY 3 - Sep 30th, 2024

Tarangire National Park > Karatu > Bashay Rift Lodge

After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in the heart of Tarangire National Park. Have lunch at the Tarangire Safari Lodge before resuming the safari in the afternoon. Tarangire National Park, named after the rive...

B, L, D Bashay Rift Lodge (or similar)
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DAY 4 - Oct 1st, 2024

Ngorongoro Crater

Today is dedicated to exploring the Ngorongoro Crater. It takes 15 minutes to reach the Ngorongoro gate from the lodge and another 45 minutes to climb the crater slopes to the descent road into the immense caldera. The d...

B, L, D Bashay Rift Lodge (or similar)
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DAY 5 - Oct 2nd, 2024

Manyara Flight - Kogatende > Northern Serengeti > Mara River Post

After breakfast, departure for the Serengeti National Park along the Kopje Trail, large granite massifs and territory of the big territory.
Morning game drive around the Seronera and Banagi rivers. Picnic lunch.
The Sere...

B, L, D Mara River Post (or similar)
Photo Alain Pons Lions (Panthera leo) P.N du Serengeti Tanzanie
DAY 6 - Oct 3rd, 2024

Serengeti National Park (North) > Mara River Post

Picnic or camp lunches.
The Serengeti ecosystem is the scene of the annual migration: between one and two million wildebeest cross the park to find their food. They are followed by several hundred thousand zebras and the...

B, L, D Mara River Post (or similar)
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DAY 7 - Oct 4th, 2024

Serengeti National Park (North) > Mara River Post

Picnic or camp lunches.
The Serengeti ecosystem is the scene of the annual migration: between one and two million
million wildebeest cross the park to find their food. They are followed by several hundred thousand zebras...

B, L, D Mara River Post (or similar)
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DAY 8 - Oct 5th, 2024

Flight Kogatende/Arusha > Kilimanjaro airport

After breakfast, final morning game drive to the Kogatende airstrip. Board your scheduled flight to Arusha.
Welcome and transfer to Arusha for lunch.
Final transfer to the airport depending on
international flight times.

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Trip Details


Country

  • Tanzania

Group Size

  • 6 Travelers Max

Tour Highlights

  • Peak of the Great Migration: Witness the mass movement of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles as they traverse the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing
  • River Crossings: Experience the thrilling spectacle of animals braving the Mara and Grumeti rivers, facing crocodiles and other predators.
  • Discover Tarangire’s diverse landscapes, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
  • Ngorongoro Crater: Visit this UNESCO World Heritage site, home to a rich concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five.

What to expect

  • Lodging: Luxury
  • Transportation: High

Next Departures

  • Sep 28th, 2024
  • Oct 12th, 2024
  • Jul 5th, 2025

Thematics

  • Photography
  • Wildlife

Hotels

Maweninga Camp

Restaurant WiFi

Arumeru River Lodge

Swimming Pool Restaurant WiFi

Bashay Rift Lodge

Swimming Pool WiFi Bar

Mara River Post

Swimming Pool Restaurant WiFi Bar

Gallery

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