6 Day Wildebeest Migration Safari (April – June, Nov, Dec)

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6 Day Wildebeest Migration Safari (April - June, Nov, Dec)
$3,059 per person sharing

The Serengeti needs no introduction. The Great Wildebeest Migration is perhaps the world’s most sought after wildlife experience. Travelers will head straight to the revered savanna plains to watch nature’s most incredible performance: The Great Migration. Contrary to what many people think, the Great Wildebeest Migration is a year-round, ongoing mass movement of wildlife. Spurred on by the rains in East Africa, millions of wildebeest, zebra and antelope embark on a perilous quest to find good grazing and return to the southern plains of the Serengeti for the annual calving season.

The Great Wildebeest Migration takes place in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem spanning Tanzania and Kenya. Moving roughly in a clockwise direction, the journey starts after the calving season in the Ndutu region of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the southern plains of the Serengeti National Park. The herds then make their way northwards and westwards toward the Grumeti region. After crossing the Grumeti River, they move further north towards Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve which borders the Serengeti to the north. They cross several rivers along their journey, the most famous of which is the Mara River. The wildebeest stay in the Mara for a month or two before circling back south and migrating down to the fertile southern plains to give birth. And so, their ancient journey begins anew.

The stage is set in the Serengeti National Park, the largest in Africa, and thousands of migrating buffalo, wildebeest and zebra stampede across the plains in a mass of hooves and dust to find greener pastures. Observing Africa’s famed wildlife from the safety of a 4x4 Safari vehicle surely is one of life’s most memorable experiences and so we have handpicked this private guided bush experience to ensure you get to see the best of Africa’s wildlife extravaganza!

Second to none, the Ngorongoro Crater itself is a natural phenomenon – 300 square kilometers sunk into the earth where wildlife roams freely, in an isolated habitat. Both the view down into the crater and exploring its mineral rich floor are experiences to treasure. Adventurers get the chance to spot the Big 5 and the many roaming predators. Here, they will also get to explore the Ngorongoro Highlands and follow the ancient Masai trails to the top of the Olmoti crater.

ACTIVITIES

Big Five game drives happen almost every day, and often twice a day. Morning game drives head out at the crack of dawn, and in between spotting antelope and predators, there will be morning coffee and snacks in the bush. Afternoon drives head out after the heat of the day has passed and animals once again become active in finding their dinner. Return under the canopy of stars, or postpone the game drive until later and get a rare chance to meet the noctornal animals and sounds of the bush.

Note: Malaria precautions should be taken; Yellow Fever vaccination required if transferring through a South African border.

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Tour Plan

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Day 1 Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha Town

Arusha – Meet & Great. Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha Town. Set on a coffee plantation, Kahawa house is a homely but premium lodge only 4km’s from the airport.  It is the perfect stopover before or after a Safari, the property’s facilities include a beautiful deck with a pool view where guests can enjoy lunch and dinner.

Overnight: Kahawa House on BB Basis.

Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater

In the morning depart with picnic lunch to Ngorongoro Crater for Game Drives. Descent into the Crater to view game on the vast grasslands of the crater floor. Spectacular animal life can be found throughout the year due to the permanent availability of grass and water.

Featuring hand plaited thatched roof tops, ample verandas and colonial interiors Ngorongoro Farmhouse is a small and exclusive hotel built on a 500 acre coffee plantation, all of which has been designed to take you to the comfort and style of past times. Take a walk around the farm to contemplate the daily activities, dip in the crystal pool and observe spectacular sunsets with the Oldeani volcano as a backdrop.

A wonderful stop-off during a Safari of Tanzania and a privileged place from where one can visit the crater or enjoy activities such a walking safari to the volcano or excursions to Lake Eyasi on the Rift Valley still inhabited by the Hadzabe tribe.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Farmhouse on FB Basis.

Day 3 Serengeti National Park

After breakfast depart with picnic lunch through Ngorongoro Highlands to Central Serengeti with first Game Drives enroute. Serengeti Kati Kati is a mobile camp strategically situated in central Serengeti, ideal for exploring the extensive Serengeti plains. The camp offers comfortable accommodation together with the unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari experience on a camp. In its comfortable tents one will feel completely immersed in the surroundings and one can enjoy the rich animal life and vegetation of the area. An original form of accommodation which resembles the old camps of the first explorers in Africa, with all the commodities of today. Located a two hour drive along a panoramic route from the Olduvai Museum and the river Grumeti, two of the indispensable visits for all travelers to Tanzania. The camp has been designed to cause a minimum impact on the environment. All of the infrastructure is mobile, and the philosophy of the company is not to leave anything behind. The tents are situated at ground level with a private porch. They overlook the savannah. Ample and comfortable. The tents have a bathroom with a bucket shower. The family tent consists of two tents interconnected and a shared bathroom and private porch.

*Please note the camp is not fenced off and wild animals roam the camp at night, there is a strict curfew and guests are instructed not to leave their tents after dark.

Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp on FB Basis.

Day 4 & 5 Central Serengeti

Serengeti is perhaps the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. The vast, seemingly unending plains are inhabited during the migration by enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra. Spend the next two days exploring the Serengeti plains.
Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp on FB Basis.

Day 6 Return to Arusha

Return to Arusha by road (arrival early afternoon). Alternatively, morning schedule 11-12.00 hrs. flight Serengeti-Arusha. (check supplement).

Includes
  • Bed & Breakfast Accommodation on day of arrival.
  • Full Board Accommodation for 4 nights on Safari incl. breakfast, lunch & dinner.
  • Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha Town – Kilimanjaro Airport.
  • Unlimited Mileage in 4x4, 7 seater Safari Vehicle with professional Driver/Guide.
  • Park Entry Fee for NCA + Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP.
  • Game Drives in Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP.
  • Mineral Water in the Safari Vehicle.
  • Overnight at Kati Kati eco camp includes drinks (water & soft drinks and house brands).
  • Flying Doctors membership during Safari.
Excludes
  • International flights
  • Day 6 Serengeti – Arusha flight (optional)
  • Visas
  • Personal insurance
  • Any optional activity not indicated in above program.
  • Laundry Services
  • Gratuities and Tips
  • Exhilarating Wildebeest Migration
  • Spectacular wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater
  • Eco Kati Kati tented camp – privileged Migration observation
  • Unfenced wildlife Kati Kati camp
  • Grumeti River crossing point
  • Wild plains of the Serengeti National Park
  • Dedicated Vehicles, Private guides

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