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8 Days Serengeti Migration Safari during Calving tours holidays and travel package have been designed specifically to focus on and to increase your chance to see the great Serengeti wildebeest migration. The Southern Serengeti and Ndutu areas in Tanzania are the best locations for the months of January, February and March to witness thousands of wildebeest spread across the plains grazing on the rich short grass plains. Predator action is at its peak with great sightings of cheetah, lion, hyena and leopard and a very good chance to see adrenalin packed kills.
Tanzania Safari: Trip highlights
Start: Arusha
End : Arusha
Tour Duration: 8 Days Serengeti Migration Safari during Calving
Highlights: Tarangire , Ngorongoro crater, Serengeti South and Central- Lake Manyara drop off Airport
Accommodations: Luxury Lodges/ Tented Camps
Group Size: 8 people in a vehicle – guaranteed window Seat
SAFARI PRICE BELOW IS PER PERSON SHARING IN DOUBLE OR TWIN:
5 Star Luxury
Accommodation |
Luxury Accommodation | Mid – Luxury
Accommodation |
$ 6,799 | $3,895 | $2,569 |
HOT AIR BALLOON PER PERSON COST $ 546 (price are separate from the total price above)
INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATES ARE:
- Airport transfers as specified in the itinerary.
- A new Model 2018 4WD vehicle with pop up roof, fridge, binoculars, guide books, destination maps, during safari as specified in the itinerary.
- Park fees as specified in the itinerary.
- Crater service fee in Ngorongoro Crater as specified in the itinerary.
- 7 nights’ Accommodation and Meals at Luxury Tented Camps/Lodges as specified in the Itinerary. According on your budget choice
- Unlimited bottled Mineral water during safari.
- Unlimited Soft drinks, during game drive
- Unlimited tea and coffer during game drive
- Safari Guide Services
- Government tax.
- Private professional English speaking guide.
- Unlimited game mileage during safari game drives
- Glass of wine on sun downer
- Snacks during game drives
- Masai Visit
- Olduvai gorge
- Cultural tour
- Fly doctor insurance
NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATES ARE:
- International / Local Air Transportation.
- Any other items of a personal nature, i.e. Telephone, Laundry, beverages etc.
- Tips for the driver guide highly recommended $ 20 per person per day.
- Any Insurance package
- Visas
Itinerary
Travel/activity: Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport meet and greet by our guide then transfer to Arusha accommodation.
- Accommodation:
- 5 Star Luxury: Arusha Coffer Lodge
- Luxury: Mount Meru Hotel /The African Tulip
- Mid-Luxury: Kibo Palace Hotel
- Meals/drinks included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, bottled drinking water soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Arusha City Descriptions: Arusha is a city in East Africa's Tanzania, located at the base of volcanic Mt. Meru. It's a gateway to safari destinations and to Africa's highest peak, 5,895m Mt. Kilimanjaro, lying some 100 kilometers northeast.
Travel/activity: Depart Arusha after breakfast drive to Tarangire National park , for a full day game drive in the park evening drive to the lodge.
- Transportation: New 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof with WI-FI on board
- Accommodation:
- 5 Star Luxury: Sanctuary Swala
- Luxury: Tarangire Sopa lodge
- Mid-Luxury- Comfort: Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp
- Meals/drinks included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, bottled drinking water soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Descriptions: The Park Located slightly off the main safari route, Tarangire National Park is a lovely quiet park in Northern Tanzania that is most famous for its elephant migration, birding and quiet authentic safari atmosphere. The majority of travelers to the region either miss out Tarangire altogether or venture into the park for a matter of hours leaving parts of Tarangire virtually untouched.
Travel/activity: Breakfast at the Lodge/ camp drive to Ndutu Area a full day game drive at Ndutu Area for the wildebeest migtaion viewing evening back to the camp for dinner and overnight
- Meals/drinks included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, bottled drinking water soft drinks, tea and coffee.
- Transportation: New 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof with WI-FI on board
- Accommodation:
- 5 Star Luxury: Lake Ndutu Tented Lodge
- Luxury: Lake Masek Tented Camp
- Mid Luxury- Comfort: Acacia Migration Camp
- Meals/drinks included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, bottled drinking water soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Serengeti National park Description: Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift lakes, however the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife. Late afternoon game drive in the Ndutu area. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephant, birds and resident game.
Travel/activity: Breakfast at the Lodge/ camp a full day game drive at Ndutu Area for the wildebeest migration viewing late evening drive back the camp/ lodge for dinner and overnight
- Meals/drinks included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, bottled drinking water soft drinks, tea and coffee.
- Transportation: New 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof with WI-FI on board
- Accommodation:
- 5 Star Luxury: Lake Ndutu Tented Lodge
- Luxury: Lake Masek Tented Camp
- Mid Luxury- Comfort: Acacia Migration Camp
- Meals/drinks included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, bottled drinking water soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Ndutu Area Description: Explore the range of different habitats that include swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the world famous Serengeti short grass plains. See great herds of wildebeest and zebra. During a short time frame around February, normally lasting for about 3 weeks, the majority of the wildebeest calve. The sea of grass provides little cover and the young are easy pickings for a variety of predators. Wildebeest calves can run minutes after they are born and within 3 days they are normally strong enough to keep up with the herd.
Travel/activity: Breakfast at the Lodge / camp drive to central ‘Serengeti for a full day game drive viewing late afternoon drive to Serengeti central (Seronera).
- Transportation: New 2018 4WD Safari Land Cruiser full AC , Wi-Fi on board and with pop up roof
- Accommodation:
- 5 Star Luxury: Serengeti Four Season Lodge / Melia Serengeti Lodge
- Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge / Kubukubu Tented Lodge
- Mid Luxury- Comfort:Serengeti Acacia Camps
- Meals/drinks included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, bottled drinking water soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Serengeti National park Description: Serengeti national Park.. the park is well known for its healthy stock of other resident wildlife, particularly the "big five", named for the five most prized trophies taken by hunters: 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.
Travel/activity: After breakfast a full day game drive in central Serengeti Central Serengeti National park , Seronera Area ,evening back to the lodge /camp for a dinner and overnight
- Transportation: New 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof with WI-FI on board
- Accommodation:
- 5 Star Luxury: Serengeti Four Season Lodge / Melia Serengeti Lodge
- Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge / Kubukubu Tented Lodge
- Mid Luxury- Comfort: Serengeti Acacia Camps
Serengeti National Park Descriptions: Magnificent Wildlife ".. The only living things which look as if they really belonged to it are the Wild Animals. Between the animals and Africa there is an understanding that the human beings have not yet earned ..." Laurens van der Post, Venture to the Interior, 1963… Today, the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the Maasai Mara Game Reserve across the border in Kenya, protect the greatest and most varied collection of terrestrial wildlife on earth, and one of the last great migratory systems still intact. The Serengeti is the jewel in the crown of Tanzania's protected areas, which altogether make up some 14% of the country's land area, a conservation record that few other countries can match.
Travel/activity: After breakfast, a morning game drive to Ngorongoro for the full day crater tour ,late afternoon drive back to the lodge.
- Transportation: New 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof with WI-FI on board
- Accommodation:
- 5 Star Luxury: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
- Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
- Mid Luxury- Comfort:Ngorongoro farm House Lodge.
Ngorongoro Concervation Area Description: The jewel in Ngorongoro's crown is a deep, volcanic crater, the largest un flooded and unbroken caldera in the world. About 20kms across, 600 meters deep and 300 sq kms in area, the Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the south western corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually been seen here. .
Travel/activity: Depart after breakfast for the game drive at lake manyara National park , afternoon cultural tour at mto wa mbu for the drive to Arusha drop back off to the Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar/Home
- Transportation: New 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof.
- Accommodation: No accomodation
Lake Manyara National Park Descriptions: Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded, and even a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these in one day. Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored haunt of Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants.
Mto wa Mbu Descriptions: Mto Wa Mbu Village has a very active cultural programme that seeks to show visitors the traditional way of life of the villagers through various activities and also a range of community projects that are in place. You can visit top spots in the area, taste Tanzanian foods and experience authentic cultural interaction. There are a number of excellent walking, hiking and biking tours offered in the village ranging in length from a couple of hours to a full day.