8 Days Tanzania Migration Safari Tour

After an early breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Kogatende Airstrip. You are met by your Guide to welcome you and start your game drive along Kogatende, Mara River for the Migration and possible river crossings. Among other incredible wildlife and stunning views of Kogatende, it is famed for the annual river crossing of over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundred thousands of zebras for an actual survival of the fittest-like movie as these animals plunge through crocodile-infested waters. River crossings at Kogatende starts in August as the mega herd settles into the area. Between August- October, game viewing is at its best with river crossings pretty much guaranteed every day. There is no distinct movement as the herds tend to cross back and forth over the river, following the rains and subsequent fresh grasses. In the evening you drive to. Evening drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Tanzania Bush Camps/Baobab Migration Camp

After an early breakfast, you will drive out for a full day game drive viewing the great migration along the Mara River and surrounding areas. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wogakuria 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 hours or days later. Please note that it can be very difficult to witness crossing and is sometimes a matter of lucky. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya's Masai Mara Game Reserve. Late in the evening drive back to Tanzania Bush Camps Kogatende, arriving on time for hot showers, campfire, drinks and snacks, dinner and overnight.

Tanzania Bush Camps Kogatende

You will rise early for your breakfast and then check out from the camp and wave goodbye to them. You will start driving towards the central Serengeti and head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. You will have your last game drive in the area and late afternoon drive a packed lunch which can be enjoyed at one of the various picnic sites found in the Serengeti. After lunch, you will continue on a game drive. Evening drive to Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti/Baobab Tented Camp Serengeti in time to enjoy a sundowner before your evening meal.

Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti/Baobab Tented Camp

Spend a full day exploring the vast Serengeti plains. You will rise early to enjoy an early morning game drive. At sunrise, you may encounter animals grazing in the beautiful light of sunrise and predators may still be busy hunting before retiring to rest for the day. Sunrise on the Serengeti is not to be missed and extraordinary photographic opportunities will abound at this magical time of day. You have the option to return to your accommodation for a hot lunch or to opt for a packed lunch which can be enjoyed at one of the various picnic sites found in the Serengeti. After lunch, you will continue on a game drive. Around the time of dusk be on the lookout for lion.
Cheetah can also be spotted on the plains in the early morning and late afternoon when temperatures are not too high. They rely on daylight and speed to catch their prey. Hippos can be seen in the bigger pools and rivers while crocodiles can be seen sunning themselves on the riverbanks. You will return to camp in time to enjoy a sundowner before your evening meal. Dinner and overnight at Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti/Baobab Tented Camp

Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti/Baobab Tented Camp

After an early breakfast, you check out and drive to the Ngorongoro crater. Descend down 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Crater supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park, is it’s dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. You will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern 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. In the early afternoon, drive out for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge

Bougainvillea Lodge

After an early breakfast, you drive out to Tarangire National Park for full day game drive.
Tarangire National Park is one of my favourite parks in the Northern Circuit. It is ideally located some 118 km from Arusha and it is a haven for countless numbers of animals. The park itself is massive, at 2,850 square kilometers it is the sixth largest park in the country.Tarangire is probably one of the best places in the world to see large numbers of elephants, living and co-existing in their natural habitats. As other animals, they know that they can always find water in Tarangire regardless of how dry the season. Even if the Tarangire River is completely dry, the elephants still manage to dig through the sand to find water!

If it’s birds you are after, then Tarangire will not disappoint. With almost 550 species it is an ornithologist’s paradise. It is said that the swamps support the largest number of breeding birds anywhere in the world!

In terms of vegetation the park is truly a baobab garden. These giant ancient trees are not only a food, but also a water source, of which animals like elephants make full use.

Being so big you really need to spend time in the park, exploring the different areas. One of my favourite places in Tarangire is the Silale Swamps. Located in the southern part of the park this remote swamp is an absolutely fascinating place to visit.
The swamp covers an area of some 70 square kilometers and it acts like a sponge. During the rainy season water is stored here and in the dry season the swamp slowly releases water into the Tarangire River. The swamp is green for the majority of the year and it makes for an incredibly beautiful backdrop to the dry land surrounding it. To truly appreciate this place, you have to go there in the dry season.

The Silale Swamps attract hundreds of elephants who come to feed on the lush grass, but it is not just the elephants that come here. A mix of animals in all shapes and sizes can be spotted at Silale Swamps – including cats! It is a great place to see the famous tree climbing lions of Tarangire as well as leopards. If you ever hear people say they spotted African wild dogs, then it’s usually in this area. To add to the collection, the Silale Swamps are also known as a great place to see huge African Rock Pythons.
Late afternoon drive to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Kibo Palace Hotel

Kibo Palace Hotel

Drive via Arusha to JRO for your flight home.
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