An 8-day action packed Wildebeest Migration Safari
Wildebeest migration safari is an exciting do or die journey from the Serengeti plains to Masaai Mara in search for pastures. Watch the predators chase their prey across the plains and rivers.
This trip takes you through Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti game parks that offer you an exhilarating wild experience of a lifetime.
Wildebeest Migration Safari Available July to October only.
Day 1: Arrival Tanzania
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – you will be collected by your driver guide and transfer to
your accommodation.
Ahadi Lodge (D) https://ahadi-lodge.com/
Day 2: Tree climbing Lions at Lake Manyara
After breakfast depart towards Lake Manyara National Park for game drives of this very diverse park. If you are lucky you may see the famous tree climbing lions. Picnic lunch in the bush followed by game drives until mid-afternoon then slowly make your way out of the park and head to Isoitok Camp Manyara.
Optional activities
Manyara Tree Top Canopy walk – $45 per person (only when already paying to enter Manyara park)
Isoitok Maasai traditional medicine walk – $30 per group 1-6 persons
Isoitok sunset view point walk with a drink/snacks – $15 per person
Day 3: Relaxing day in the wilderness
Full day of activities depending on the clients wishes, otherwise a relaxing day in camp.
Optional activities
Tarangire day trip game drive – $53 per person
Mto wa mbu cultural Tour – $40 per person
Mto wa mbu bike ride on Manyara lake shore – $65 per person
Mto wa mbu Tuk Tuk Tour – $50 per person
Mto wa mbu local lunch – $25 per person
Isoitok Maasai traditional medicine walk – $30 per group 1-6 persons
Isoitok sunset view point walk with a drink/snacks – $15 per person
Isoitok Camp early morning Maasai boma visit- $35 per group 1-6 persons
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Morning departure to the Ngorongoro Crater – descend into the crater for full day game drives of the crater floor. There are 25,000 large mammals residing in the park, elephants are mainly bulls, females stay out of the park due to the largest predator population in Africa. Black Rhino also make their home on the grassy plains, their numbers make up for almost half which can be found in East Africa about 20 in total. Leave the crater late afternoon and head up to the crater rim – continue to Rhino Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Optional activities:
Isoitok Maasai traditional medicine walk – $30 per group 1-6 persons
Ngorongoro crater rim nature walk – $27 per person
Day 5: Travel to Serengeti
After breakfast you head via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the Serengeti plains – game drives en route to Seronera. Head over to the Rock Kopjes where you have good chances of seeing some of the cat families. Cheetah and lion use this giant rock out crops as observation posts. Midafternoon head up towards your Serengeti Camp located in central Serengeti.
Day 6: Great Wildebeest migration
After breakfast you slowly start the drive towards the northern part of the park in order to try and catch a glimpse of the annual wildebeest migration – explore the river and head up to Serengeti North Wilderness Camp for relaxation and overnight.
Optional Serengeti balloon flight and champagne breakfast: $599 per person
Day 7: Serengeti Game drives
Dawn game drives of the area and return to the camp for breakfast followed by full day game drives or relaxation at the camp. At sunset, head out for game drives. Plan your day together with your driver guide and explore the river shores.
Day 8: End of Safari
Early morning game drives en route to the Kogatende Airstrip where you connect with your domestic flight to Kilimanjaro Airport where you connect with your international flight back home.
Price
Price indication for 2 people sharing: $5,395 per person x 2
Price indication for 3 people sharing: $5,010 per person x 3
Price indication for 4 people sharing: $4,815 per person x 4
Price indication for 5 people sharing: $4,785 per person x 5
Price indication for 6 people sharing: $4,695 per person x 6
Single supplement $560 per person (applicable to all persons in a single room)
Inclusive:
Park fees, Conservation and Community Development fees
Upper midrange lodge and tented camp accommodation as stipulated
Meals as stipulated |B Breakfast, L Lunch, D Dinner
Complimentary mineral water x1.5 liters per person in the safari vehicle
4×4 game viewing vehicles plus driver guide (window seat guaranteed)
Unlimited game drives
Domestic flight from Kogatende to Kilimanjaro (luggage limit 15kg per persn)
Emergency Evacuation Cover
All transfers and activities as mentioned above
Exclusive:
Tips suggested: Driver guide $8-$10 per person sharing the vehicle per day
Drinks that are not part of the trip
Visa and airport departure tax
Items of personal nature and not mentioned in the above itinerary
Note: The prices and itinerary are subject to change.