MULTI-PARK – WILDBEEST MIGRATION – 8 DAY SAFARI

Safari Overview

This safari lets you witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. Over 2 million Wildebeest, Zebra and
Gazelles move through the Serengeti and Masai Mara ecosystems in search of green pastures and safe
calving ground. Their pattern of movement is highly weather dependent and dynamic, yet with advance
planning and a little bit of luck you can witness this natural wildlife wonder. This safari covers other
National Parks too, where you can witness resident game.

Safari Itinerary

 Day 1: Arusha/Tarangire National Park
The first day of your safari will begin by 8AM in the morning with a pick up from your hotel at
Arusha. Once everyone is aboard, you will head towards Tarangire National Park. The 150 Km drive
will be covered in about 3hrs. As you begin your game drive, you will be welcomed by the ancient
and gigantic Baobab trees, which make even animals like the giraffe look tiny. The game drive goes
on till about late afternoon and includes a small
stop for a picnic lunch.
The 3,000 Sq Kms park gets its name from the Tarangire river that flows through it. The river attracts
a lot of diverse animals and you should be able to spot a lot of elephants, giraffe, lions, antelopes and
zebra. The Tarangire National Park has the highest concentration of elephants, which offers a unique
chance for you to observe interactions between elephant families. Post the game drive, you will head
back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you. Have good night’s sleep for tomorrow’s
adventure.

 Day 2: Serengeti Central
After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out towards the Serengeti National Park and travel
in the midst of the never ending plain grasslands. The Serengeti, means endless plains in the local
African language and watching the grassland stretch out as far as the eye can see and eventually
merging with the sky at the horizon is an absolutely breathtaking view. The Serengeti also houses the
glorious “Big 5”. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains
game in Africa.
The central portion of the Serengeti – known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in
the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area. In seronera,
one must really look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this region. A picnic lunch will be done
during the day long game drive itself. The day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s
rest in your
accommodation.

 Day 3: North Serengeti
Starting your by 8AM after a filling breakfast, you will explore the central portion of the Serengeti
National Park today and move towards the northern part of the park. The enroute game drive towards
the Kogatende region will offer mild action from resident game. As you approach the northern part of
the Serengeti, you will notice the terrain change from the usual plain grassland to a more hilly and
broken terrain. The northern region offers a variety of resident game such zebras, topi, gazelle,
buffaloes, leopards and lions. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long drive itself. Based on
the time of your arrival you will able to spend a few hours by the Mara river. The eventful day comes
to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

 Day 4 & 5: North Serengeti
You will finish a good breakfast and begin your day by 8AM. In the months between mid june to
september the migration can be found in this region. From mid June to September, the Mara River in
this region offers the most dramatic river crossing of the great migration. Fierce, deep and heavily rain
fed the river takes an enormous toll on the migrating wildebeest. Watching the wildebeest surging
through the torrential flow, some drowning and a few falling prey to lurking crocodiles is an
unforgettable sight. If it’s your lucky day you will be able to witness this natural wonder and watch
nature take its course. Tracing the great migration you might even move towards the Lobo valley.
During the dry season the permanent water sources in the valley attract plenty of resident and migratory
animals. During the full day game drive, you will have a stop where you can have your picnic lunch.
The day comes to an end with a tasty dinner and a good rest in your choice of accommodation.

 Day 6: Serengeti Central
Starting your day at the routine time of 8AM after a heavy breakfast, today you will head south towards
the central serengeti. The 4Hr drive to the centre will offer mild enroute game. The drive south from
the Mara river valley takes you through hill country, the Lobo area, woodlands and then back into the
seronera terrain. The central portion of the Serengeti – known as Seronera area is one of the richest
wildlife habitats in the park.
As you make your way into the seronera region, you will begin to notice the hilly and broken terrain
altering into plain grasslands. Here, one must really look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this
region. The interactions and survival of these lion prides provide an excellent game viewing experience
all year round. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long drive itself. The eventful day comes to
an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation. The next day you will head
towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

 Day 7: Serengeti/Ngorongoro
On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will
make an early descend at around 6:30AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s
largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a
depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive in the crater floor, will show you a lot of animal action.
Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended.
The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty.
Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the
crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to
your preferred location in Arusha by 6PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of
memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.

 Day 8: Ngorongoro crater/Arusha
On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will
make an early descend at around 6:30AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s
largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a
depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive in the crater floor, will show you a lot of animal action.
Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended.
The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty.
Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the
crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to
your preferred location in Arusha by 6PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of
memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.
lodge booked for you.