6 Days Serengeti Great Migration Safari

6 days / 5 Nights

About 6 Days Serengeti Great Migration Safari

TRIP OVERVIEW

The Serengeti Great Migration is one of the most spectacular natural events in the world. It is a yearly occurrence that sees millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the Serengeti ecosystem in search of food and water. The migration Safari typically lasts for six days, although the exact duration can vary depending on a range of factors.

During the 6 Days Serengeti Great Migration Safari, you will see the animals move in a circular pattern, following the rains and the growth of new grass. The journey begins in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, where the herds gather in preparation for their journey. From there, they move northwards towards Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve, crossing rivers and facing numerous obstacles along the way.

The migration is a vital part of the Serengeti ecosystem, providing food for predators such as lions, hyenas, and crocodiles. It also plays an important role in maintaining the balance between different species and ensuring that the grasslands remain healthy.

To witness the Serengeti Great Migration is an unforgettable experience that draws thousands of tourists to Tanzania and Kenya each year. Visitors can choose from a range of safari options, including hot air balloon rides, guided walks, and traditional game drives.

In conclusion, the Serengeti Great Migration is a natural wonder that showcases the beauty and complexity of the African wilderness. Its annual occurrence is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of wildlife in the face of changing environmental conditions. It takes 6 days to witness the Great Serengeti Migration event in Tanzania.

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6-day itinerary for Serengeti Great Migration Safari

Day

1

Arusha/Moshi to Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodations : Client’s selection public campsite/ tented campsite/ Lodges

On the first day of your Migration Safari in Tanzania, you will be picked up from your hotel in Moshi/Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park for game driving. Lake Manyara is one of beautiful National Parks located at the base of Great Rift Valley in the Northern part of Tanzania. I'ts dramatically location with varied habitats attracts large number of animal species like elephant, giraffe, zebra, hippos, buffaloes and countless bird species including the flamingos. Lake Manyara tree climbing lions are clearly seen at the branches of acacia Tortillis having rest after a very delicious meal. You will have lunch at one of the picnic sites and do more game drive until evening when you will be driven to Karatu area at your Hotel for overnight and dinner.

Day

2

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Accommodations : Client’s selection public campsite/ tented campsite/ Lodges

You will leave your Hotel in Karatu early in the morning after breakfast and start an amazing journey to the Central part of Serengeti National Park.On your way,You will cross near the Crater rim in Ngorongoro Conservation area, allowing for animal sightings along the way. The golden savannah and endless plains, teeming with zebras ldebeest and giraffes make it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world. On this day, you will enjoy a picnic lunch on Naabai kopje where you will have the opportunity to view the Serengeti’s famous pink-headed lizards. After lunch, you will proceed further into the plains for a leisurely game drive. You will spend the night at the Serengeti accommodation of your choice.

Day

3

Central Serengeti National Park to Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodations : Client’s selection public campsite/ tented campsite/ Lodges

Pick up from your Hotel in the morning and then transfer to North Serengeti for a full day game drive with magnificent views of the great migration. The park is well known for its healthy stock of other resident wildlife, particularly the "BIG FIVE", named for the five most prized animals that are Lion; the Serengeti is believed to hold the largest population of lions in Africa due in part to the abundance of prey species. More than 3,000 lions live in this ecosystem. African Leopard; these reclusive predators are commonly seen in the Seronera region but are present throughout the national park with the population at around 1,000. African Elephant, rhinos and leopards.

Day

4

Northern Serengeti National Park to Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodations : Client’s selection public campsite/ tented campsite/ Lodges.

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game drive at the Mara River viewing the great migration river crossing and game driving. In the evening, back to your hotel for the dinner and overnight. River crossings at Kogatende start to occur every day in August as the mega herd settles into the area. From July & August, game viewing up here is superb with river crossings pretty much guaranteed every day. There is no distinct movement as the herds tend to cross back and forth over the river, following the rains and subsequent fresh grasses. It is not uncommon to see different herds crossing in different directions on the same day.

Day

5

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Accommodations : Client’s selection public campsite/ tented campsite/ Lodges.

This morning after breakfast at your hotel, you will do game drive in Serengeti National Park and later drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation area through Nabi gate. You have options of visiting Masai Boma or Olduvai Gorge (at Extra cost) before heading to the Crater rim of Ngorongoro for overnight.

Day

6

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha/Moshi

After an early morning breakfast, you will decent 600 meters down to the Ngorongoro crater floor for a wonderful game drive. Ngorongoro Crater referred by many as the 8th wonder of the world and the Eden of Africa. It is a home of a larger number of animal species. Supported by yearly availability of water supply from the crater rim thus allows the vegetation to flourish and attracts big and small animals which includes buffalo, zebra hippos, rhino, elephant and cats like lion, leopard, cheetah, jackals and hyenas. There is a possibility to see the BIG FIVE in Ngorongoro Crater during this one day of game drive. Packed lunch will be served at the crater floor. Later afternoon, you will drive back to Arusha/Moshi.

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