11 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Tracking Safari
11 DAYS SERENGETI WILDEBEEST MIGRATION TRACKING SAFARI is a display of natural wonders with over two million wildebeests, zebras, and antelope travelling over 450 miles across the plain to ensure their survival, unaware that there’s the danger presented by the stalking lions and cheetahs among other predators of the wildlife. Witness huge crocodiles of the Mara River as they wait for the herbivorous to cross the swollen Mara river and enter into Masai Mara Game Reserve from Serengeti National Park.
The wildebeest migration river crossing in August moves north, passing via the north of Central Serengeti National Park and the Wagakuria area.
- Lake Natron
DAY 1: ARUSHA TO LAKE NATRON.
Breakfast and drive to Lake Natron, off the beaten path, and away from the crowded places. The route takes you through the cultural home of the Maasai. On the way, you will pass Engaruka, an archaeological site of the Stone-age settlement, as well as the majestic Ondonyo Lengai mountain which is the only active volcanic mountain in the Great Rift Valley.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Natron Tented Camp: Full board.
- Lake Natron
DAY 2: ANOTHER DAY TOUR IN LAKE NATRON.
A full day dedicated to the excursions by the Lake. These can be observed flamingoes and other birds, walking by the lake with a guide, exploring the waterfalls, hike to the hominid footprint, etc. There is plenty to do. In the evening, enjoy the sundowner overlooking Lake Natron, the majestic Lengai and Gelai mountains.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Natron Tented Camp: Full board.
- Serengeti North Wilderness Camp, Nyamburi Village, Tanzania
DAY 3: LAKE NATRON TO NORTHERN SERENGETI KOGATENDE.
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti Park with a picnic lunch. Much of the route will be a game drive before arriving at the lodge in the late afternoon. Arrive for dinner and overnight at your tented camp.
Dinner and overnight at Acacia Migration Tented Camp: Full board.
- Serengeti North Wilderness Camp, Nyamburi Village, Tanzania
DAY 4: NORTHERN SERENGETI KOGATENDE.
After breakfast, we will proceed for a full day game drive viewing the great migration at the Mara area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area. The key feature is the Mara River and there is a great chance to see the herds cross the Mara River to the north on one day and back south a few days later.
Dinner and overnight at Acacia Migration Tented Camp: Full board.
- Serengeti North Wilderness Camp, Nyamburi Village, Tanzania
DAY 5: KOGATENDE TO CENTRAL SERENGETI.
Full day exploring the central part of the Serengeti. You can decide with your driver to go for a full day game drive or come back for lunch and afternoon another half-game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Central Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp: Full board.
- Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
DAY 6: CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.
After breakfast, we will take the packed lunch with us and proceed with the game drive in the Serengeti National Park. The migration can be seen on a long chain approximately 40 Km heading to the south western direction. Around 1230 and 1300 break for your lunch. After having our lunch.
Dinner and overnight at Central Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp: Full board.
- Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
DAY 7: SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CRATER.
Morning game drive in Serengeti; afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We have a final game drive in the Serengeti before heading back into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater where we spend the night.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Kirurumu Tented Camp: Full board.
- Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
DAY 8: GAME DRIVE TO NGORONGORO CRATER.
Today we visit the largest intact volcanic crater in the world, the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. At more than 2,000 feet deep and 12 miles in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. 30,000 animals make their home in this crater, making it an ideal place for sightings of the ‘big 5′ – lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Eyasi Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp: Full board.
- Lake Eyasi, Tanzania
DAY 9: BUSHMEN TOUR TO LAKE EYASI.
Start off early with your bushman guide to meet a group of resident Hadzabe people. Enjoy the Hadzabe Tour walking into the bush with the only hunter-gatherers remaining in the East African region. The Hadzabe speak a click-based language and move their encampments with the seasonal movements of the wildlife.
Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge: Full board.
- Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
DAY 10: GAME DRIVE TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK.
Today we drive to Tarangire National Park, for excellent game viewing. Tarangire is a small park that offers some excellent sights. Generally, in the dry seasons, Tarangire comes alive as wildlife and birdlife congregate on the Tarangire River, which is a permanent source of water. In the late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at Masailand Safari Lodge: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast included.
- Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
DAY 11: ARUSHA TO KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
Depending on your flight schedule and departure point, you will be transferred to the airport to connect your flight for further travel.
