7 Days Serengeti Migration Safari
Tour Overview
Close to 2 million wildebeest are constantly on the move accompanied by thousands of zebras and elands. This spectacular event takes place throughout the year. The Great Migration, with which most visitors are familiar, takes place both in Kenya and Tanzania. By crossing the Mara River, they verge into Kenya, but for the rest of the year, they move from the Mara River back into the plains of Central Serengeti and then down to southern plains. Each season features a different pattern, different landscape, with the thrilling action staying constant. Even if the wildlife movement and its precise location is highly unpredictable, the migration typically follows more or less the same pattern. We, at Utopia Africa Adventures, customize our safari itinerary as per the migration movement.
Destination: | Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater |
Activities: | Game Viewing Great Migration |
Starting & Ending Point: | Moshi or Arusha |
Languages | English |
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Tour Itinerary
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0Day 0: Arrival in Moshi or Arusha
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to Moshi town,or Arusha at your arranged hotel. You will meet your driver guide who will brief you on your upcoming safaris, then rest until the next day morning.
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1Day 1 : Moshi / Arusha – Tarangire National Park
From Moshi or Arusha, we’ll advance towards the Tarangire National Park where game drives will be conducted. It is among the largest national parks of Tanzania with its location in the Manyara region. This is the place where elephants, tree climbing lions are found in large numbers along with the fascinating baobab trees also called the Tree of Life for its almost mythical powers that some cultures attach to it. This park is especially known for Tarangire River which flows all year round and the only source of water for wild animals during dry seasons.Late afternoon drive to the campsite for Dinner and overnightas per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
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2Day 2 : Serengeti Central
After breakfast, we proceed to the Central part of Serengeti. This park is well-known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the "big five", named for the five most prized trophies taken by hunters: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffaloes, and Rhinos.Dinner and overnightas per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
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3Day 3 : Serengeti National Park
After savouring on the morning breakfast, we’ll set off for a full day game drive into the Serengeti wilderness following the Great Migration trails. Our experienced driver tour guide will provide you with interesting facts about this highly renowned event, which makes Tanzania the top safari destination in Africa. Serengeti which is a World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO is home to around 200,000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle which join in with the migrating herds of wildebeest in search of fresh grazing land. Keep your ears open and listen to the hymns and squeaks of over six million hooves pounding the savannah and open plains. This is so typical Africa.Dinner and overnightas per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
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4Day 4 : Serengeti North (Kogatende)
We’ll be setting off to the Mara area to view the great migration on a full day basis. In the Wagakuria area, the resident animals are exceptionally high in number. But the key feature of the Mara area is the Mara River which offers excellent opportunities to witness the river crossing event. Herds can be seen crossing north on one day and make their way back the other day. But this is an unpredictable event which can be just a matter of luck. The area is further adorned by kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation, and grassland which are similar to that of Masai Mara Game Reserve.Dinner and overnightas per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
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5Day 5 : Serengeti National Park (North Mara)
After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti north viewing the great migration at Mara area. The main highlight of this area is the Mara River and the herds crossing the Mara River on the first day and coming back few days later is not an uncommon sight. But it should be noted that timing the crossing event is challenging and sometimes depend solely on luck. There are instances where herds can be seen right next to the river but might cross it after two or three days have gone by. The area is further adorned by kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation, and grassland which are similar to that of Masai Mara Game Reserve.Dinner and overnightas per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
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6Day 6 : Serengeti –Ngorongoro Conservation Area
In the morning, we will have another game drive in Serengeti National Park. Likewise in the afternoon, we’ll proceed for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and visit the Olduvai Gorge museum which is a renowned archaeological site in East Africa. At Laetoli, which is located 45 km south of Olduvai Gorge, you’ll find footprints of early hominin. These remain preserved in the volcanic rocks and date back 3.6 million years ago and represent some of the earliest signs of mankind in the world.Dinner and overnightas per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
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7Day 7 : Ngorongoro Crater
The final day kicks off with an early morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater. The whole of Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a highland area and the crater is its focal point. It stretches along the Rift Valley system and regarded as its eastern arm. The conservation area was established with the purpose to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It further safeguards the interest and morale of indigenous people and promotes sustainable tourism.Dinner and overnightas per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
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8Day 8 : Back to Arusha/ Moshi
After breakfast, we make our way back to Arusha or at the airport for your flight back home.