Safari Migration in the Serengeti
The great migrations of the Serengeti in Tanzania are a unique phenomena. Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebras and antelopes make a year-long circle from the north to the south of the Serengeti. They are south of the park in Ndutu in January and then go up from March to arrive north at the border with Kenya in July. Then they go down again in October to arrive in the south at the end of December.
Many predators stand in their way: the real struggle for survival begins before the eyes of travelers, making this natural phenomenon an extraordinary, unforgettable moment to live during your visit to Tanzania.
This itinerary can be adjusted to your personnel needs and preferences.
Highlights
- Adventure and off-the-beaten-track travel
- Escorted by a private English-speaking guide
- Private Tour in a 4 x 4 Jeep
- Meticulously selected accommodations (superior level of comfort)
- Overnight stays in a tented camp in Serengeti Park, Ndutu or Mara
- Tarangire National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Serengeti National Park
- The plain of Ndutu (depending on the season)
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Possibility of seeing the “BIG 5”
- Variable itinerary according to the movement of the Great Migration – July to September: Rivers Crossing
– January and February: Births
Included
Flights
All transfers
Private English-speaking guide
Accommodation
24 meals
Visits according to description of the itinerary
ITINERARY
Welcome at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to your hotel in the Arusha area.
Meal: Dinner
Overnight near Arusha
Departure to Tarangire National Park, which is part of the immense ecosystem of the Maasai Steppe. During the rainy season, large herds of herbivores are spread over more than 20,000 square kilometers, but as soon as the rain stops in June, they migrate to the last permanent water point in the region, the Tarangire River. Photo safari in the park where you can see herds of at least 100 elephants.
Picnic in the park.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight on the shores of Lake Manyara
Departure to Lake Manyara National Park, located between the cliffs of the Rift Valley and Lake Manyara. The fauna is particularly varied due to the great diversity of biotopes. The rainforest is the territory of one of the highest concentrations of monkeys in the world. Areas of more sparse forests and grasslands are home to traditional East African wildlife such as herds of buffalo, giraffes and elephants, among others. As for predators, you might find lions. The lake is a major bird sanctuary, home to more than 400 different species including large colonies of flamingos and storks.
Lunch in the village, local specialties in the banana plantation.
In the afternoon, a walking tour of the village market, artisans, plantations and banana beer factory.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight on the shores of Lake Manyara
Drive to Serengeti National Park, located in Northern Tanzania and stretching over 14,763 square kilometers. It is the second largest animal park in Africa; about four million animals, including more than 400 species of birds live here. It is best known for its two annual migrations of millions of wildebeest, zebras and Thomsons’ gazelles.
Picnic at the entrance of Serengeti and departure in the afternoon for your 4×4 safari.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight in a tented camp in Serengeti Park
Departure in the morning to the northern region of the park at the border with Kenya, following the route of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebras and their predators. This stay in the largest national park in northern Tanzania will allow you to meet authentic Africa, an incredibly protected nature where giraffes, zebras, gazelles, elk, impalas and warthogs abound.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight in a tented camp at Mara Park
Special 4×4 safari day during the Great Migration. The north of the park enjoys a higher level of rainfall than the south and east, so it maintains permanent water levels in lakes and rivers. This point becomes the gathering place of herds along the Mara River, the last obstacle to cross before joining the Maasai Mara. Another popular image: the river becomes a showplace for the crocodiles waiting for their prey.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight in a tented amp at Mara Park
Departure in the morning for another day safari to the center of the park. This is the last day in the Serengeti to enjoy this unique experience so have your cameras in hand and soak up this amazing wildlife!
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight in a tented camp in Serengeti Park
Drive to Serengeti National Park, located in Northern Tanzania and stretching over 14,763 square kilometers. It is the second largest animal park in Africa; about four million animals, including more than 400 species of birds live here. It is best known for its two annual migrations of millions of wildebeest, zebras and Thomsons’ gazelles.
Picnic at the entrance of Serengeti and departure in the afternoon for your 4×4 safari.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight in a tented camp in Serengeti Park
Full day safari in the central region of the national park. This stay in the largest national park in northern Tanzania will allow you to meet authentic Africa, an incredibly protected nature where giraffes, gazelles, elk, impalas and warthogs abound, and where they scramble from their predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas, all carrion-eating animals.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight in a tented camp in Serengeti Park
Departure in the morning to the border region of Ndutu, south of the Serengeti. The Ndutu region is part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and extends to the south of the Serengeti. The great migration reaches here with its 2 million animals to give birth to their young. Many predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas are attracted by the birth of cubs and they roam the vast plains in search of prey.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight in a tented camp in Ndutu Park
Special 4×4 safari day within Great Migrations “births”. Enjoy this region rich in wild animals. This is the only nature reserve in Tanzania where you are permitted to drive off-road, allowing you to get closer to the wild animals.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight in a tented camp in Ndutu Park
Departure to the Ngorongoro crater, a vast circular caldera of more than 20 kilometers in diameter, located in the heart of the Ngorongoro massif in northern Tanzania, with an area of 326 square kilometers. The Ngorongoro Caldera is the largest intact crater in the world. It was an active volcano some 8 million years ago. The crater shelters nearly 3,000 animals (except giraffes). You will descend into the crater (610 meters) for a photo safari.
Picnic lunch by Lake Makati.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight on the shores of Lake Manyara
Day 10: (Option 1) Possibility of extension in Zanzibar
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Montreal
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
DATES
Crossing: daily departures July, August, September
Births: daily departures January, February
INCLUSIONS
This trip includes:
Round-trip flights Montreal-Kilimanjaro
All transfers from arrival to departure
Services of an excellent English-speaking driver-guide throughout the trip
Safari tour in 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser or Nissan private equipped with radio, sunroof, fridge and sockets
Accommodation in villas, bungalows or tent camps meticulously selected (superior level of comfort)
Full board safari from dinner (day 2) to lunch (day 10)
Activities as indicated in the tour description and entrance fees to national parks
Water available in the safari vehicle as well as a water bottle per participant (to be kept at the end of the trip)
Our welcome and assistance throughout your stay
All applicable taxes as well as service fees
Airport taxes
This trip does not include:
Optional activities
Personal expenses
Drinks, with the exception of water provided in the car during safari
Tips to the team and to those handling suitcases at airports/hotels
Tanzania entry visa fees
Travel Insurance
PCR tests and any other recommended vaccine
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Contribution to the Compensation Fund for Clients of Travel Agents: $3.50 per $1000
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Standard category package (or similar)
| Arusha | Amani Villa |
| Lake Manyara | Oremeti Lodge |
| Serengeti | Seronera Bushcamp |
| Mara | Mara Bushcamp |
| Ndutu | Ndutu Bushcamp |
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