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9 Days from$5448 p/p in USD -
DeparturesYear Round
Destinations
Tanzania,
Tour Type
Guided, Small Group
Safari Standard
Mid Range
Tour Overview
Experience a nine-day classic safari designed to immerse you in the breathtaking wonder of the Serengeti wildebeest migration. Enjoy the flexibility of this tour as it traces the steps of this wildlife phenomenon. Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Natron, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the renowned Serengeti National Park. This tour starts and ends in Arusha, guaranteeing an unforgettable adventure in Tanzania’s wilderness.
General Information
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Safari types:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Migration Safari, Wildlife Safari
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You will visit:Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Natron
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Wildlife:Big Five, Birds, Antelope, Zebra, Giraffe, Hippo, Crocodile, Cheetah, Wild Dog, Hyena, Wildebeest, Baboon, Dik Dik
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Activities:Game Viewing
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Getting around:Game Viewing Vehicle
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Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
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Minimum age:1
Overview
Day 1 Start Arusha
Day 1 Tarangire NP
Day 2 Lake Manyara NP
Day 3 Lake Natron
Day 4 Pololeti GR (Greater Serengeti)
Day 5-7 Serengeti NP
Day 8 Ngorongoro Crater
Day 9 End Arusha (City)
Price Per Person – USD
From USD 5,448 per person
What's Included
- Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All taxes/VAT
What's Excluded
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Drinks & some meals
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Disclaimer
- This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘Berngo Safaris‘
- All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
- ‘Berngo Safaris‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
- All itineraries and services are subject to availability
Day by Day Overview
Your driver will pick you up from Arusha, and then you will head to Tarangire National Park for a safari game drive. The hilly savannah, together with the Tarangire River, makes this the favourite park for large herds of elephants. During the dry season (June to October), the Tarangire River is the only water source available, making it a popular spot not just for the elephants but also for a variety of small hoofed animals and an abundance of birdlife. Lions, warthogs, giraffes, zebra and monkeys roam the park, waiting for the ‘perfect picture’ opportunity! The night is spent at Africa Safari Rift Valley.
Enjoy a safari game drive at Lake Manyara National Park from south to north. It is an underestimated gem as far as game parks are concerned, as it offers an extensive ecological variety in a more condensed area. From the park’s entrance, the road winds through a groundwater forest area where baboons can be seen lounging in the trees and hanging out on the roadside. The famous tree-climbing lions inhabit the mahogany and acacia trees, and if you are lucky, you might spot them lazing on a tree branch. As you make your way out of the dense bushland onto the open grassy banks of the lake, you will see wildebeest, giraffe, zebra and large buffalo in abundance, grazing away. Between all this beauty, you have a lunch break at midday, and at the end of the afternoon, you drive to Africa Safari Lake Manyara for dinner and a peaceful sleep with sweet dreams.
This day brings you a road trip through northern Tanzania with the destination of Lake Natron. You depart from Africa Safari Lake Manyara after breakfast on a 4-hour drive, the perfect way to see different sides of Tanzania’s ever-changing landscapes. As you pass the Rift Valley and drive further towards Lake Natron, you will notice the lush green vegetation slowly exchanging for dry, arid and dusty landscapes. The occasional Masai villages passed en route become dots in the distant scenery. Once you reach your destination, put on your walking shoes as a Masai guide escorts you on a walk around the shores of Lake Natron in search of the lesser flamingos. Lake Natron is the most important and regular breeding site for lesser flamingos in East Africa, and during the breeding season, Lake Natron hosts up to 2.5 million flamingos!
On this day, you will enjoy a safari transfer drive from Lake Natron to our Africa Safari Maasai Boma accommodation, where you will spend the night. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with lunch. Afterwards, you will enjoy a safari game drive in the Pololeti Game Reserve, an area known for its Masai culture, spectacular natural beauty and an enormous variety of wildlife. A hidden gem!
The following days are filled with full-day game drives in Serengeti, aiming to get as many impressions of the wildebeest migration as possible. Depending on the time of year, an extra/variable night will be spent at Africa Safari Maasai Boma (August to October) or Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (May to July).
The following days are filled with full-day game drives in the world famous Serengeti National Park, aiming to get as many impressions of the wildebeest migration as possible. Enjoy witnessing this impressive wildlife spectacle while admiring the endless planes of the Serengeti! Depending on the time of year, an extra/variable night will be spent at Africa Safari Maasai Boma (August to October) or Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (May to July).
Depart early in the morning for your descent into the famous Ngorongoro Crater. As soon as you arrive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be amazed by the beauty around you. Even more so when you arrive at the edge of the crater and take in the fantastic view over one of the natural wonders of this world. The crater of this inactive volcano is approximately 3 million years old, 20km² in size and the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world. Due to its natural borders, the wildlife in the crater is amazing. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers an excellent chance to spot the rare black rhino. Throw hyenas, zebras, buffalos and elephants into the mix, and you have the perfect canvas for a pretty awesome safari experience! At the end of the afternoon, you will head to our Africa Safari Karatu accommodation for a well-deserved night’s sleep.
All good things have to end. Enjoy your breakfast at Africa Safari Karatu before checking out, ready for your journey to Arusha. After meeting your driver-guide at the reception, you will head off on an easy two-hour drive back to where it all started, heart and camera filled with memories of your African safari adventure. You can choose to be dropped off in Arusha Town, at Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
