8 Days 7 Nights Wildebeest migration epic Safari

Day 1: Drive to Tarangire park game drive, overnight at the lodge or camp

Day 2: Enjoy Full day game drive in Lake Manyara park, overnight at the camp or lodge

Day 3: Drive to Central Serengeti Park, afternoon game drive, overnight at the camp or lodge

Day 4: Game drive from Central Serengeti to North Mara River, overnight at the camp or lodge.

Day 5: Full day Mara River wildebeest crossing migration watch, overnight at the camp or lodge

Day 6: Full day Mara River wildebeest crossing migration watch, overnight at the camp or lodge

Day 7: Enroute game drive from Mara River crossing to Ngorongoro Rim at the camp or Lodge.

Day 8: Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, Afternoon ascend up and drive back to Arusha. END

DAY 1: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK:

2 Hours drive from Arusha town to Tarangire park.

Meet your knowledgeable safari guide in the hotel lounge at 7:30 am to get ready for the safari. After packing all of your safari gear into the safari car, head out for a two-hour drive to Tarangire Park, which entails a circuitous route around Arusha town. Along the way, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of Tanzania's varied wildlife, agricultural, and livestock rearing landscapes. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of herdsmen leading herds of large cattle to fresh pastures or the cattle market in the early morning hours.

Your driver-guide, who is well-versed in the country, will provide you with general information during the two-hour drive. Before you know it, the guide will be at the Tarangire Park gate parking lot. Following standard registration procedures, set out on a game drive through an abundant panorama of boundless golden savannah forests that envelop the region and extend towards the Tarangire River. The river itself is year-round and provides the region's animals with an essential supply of water for the duration of the season. The river, which is bordered by Baobab and acacia trees, is frequently frequented by large herds of elephants as well as other herbivores like zebras and antelopes. Additionally, it is the most effective predation sport for predators to easily make the kill.

DAY 2: LAKE MANYARA PARK GAME DRIVE

You're probably worried about what this last day of the Lake Manyara Park game drive has in store for you. Lake Manyara Park provides some of the world's best game viewing experiences and is unquestionably the best photographer's paradise. Why not take advantage of the opportunity to go on a quick 3–4 hour nature walk during this early morning sunrise, at a somewhat higher fee, if you were unable to go on a night game drive last night? Do you really think you want to get out of the vehicle and walk the footpath under the guidance of an armed park ranger? Do not be afraid to walk up close to animals and the natural world; this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make lifelong memories.

You're probably worried about what this last day of the Lake Manyara Park game drive has in store for you. You may anticipate seeing some of the most iconic creatures in Africa on your game drive, including the proud, tree-climbing lions that are a special treat in this park. You should also not miss the Masai and Reticulated giraffes, who virtually demand to be photographed. Lake Manyara is a birdwatcher's paradise, with hundreds of different species of birds on show throughout the park. Large flocks of larger and lesser flamingos carpeting on the lake, circling predatory birds, and the vividly colored lilac-breasted roller are sure to astonish even the most inexperienced observer. You're probably worried about what this last day of the Lake Manyara Park game drive has in store for you. After crossing multiple hippopotamus pools and finishing your twilight game drive with a foot taste of the natural subterranean hot spring, you can check out of the park and make your way to the lodge or camp.

DAY 3: DRIVE TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

3-4Hrs drive to Serengeti gate & 6 hours game drive in Serengeti Park

We're in for a full and exhausting early breakfast because we have a long, bumpy, and dusty road ahead of us. After breakfast, load your things into your car and go out of the camp or lodge, passing by the picturesque Ngorongoro Conservation Area on your way to a wildlife drive. Along the trip, you may catch a glimpse of cape buffalo, herds of baboons, or perhaps elephants and leopards in the dense forest beneath the mist-covered rain forests of the reserve. You also can't miss the opportunity to view the crater from the rim by stopping at the crater view point with your binoculars.

Numerous optional activities that need additional costs are available in the Ngorongoro area. One such activity is the Olduvai Gorge Museum, also referred to as the Cradle of Humankind because it has some of the oldest fossils ever discovered that show signs of human settlement. Visit/tour one of the well-known real Maasai bomas to see and take part in traditional Maasai dances. You can also indulge in a little retail therapy at the neighbourhood market. The two aforementioned activities come at an extra expense. You will be treated to a delectable picnic lunch by your guide right at the Now that you've entered the Serengeti National Park picnic area, it's time to experience the actual Serengeti. See the famous savannas of Africa and be astounded by the enormous quantity of wildlife that grazes these grassy plains, including the Big Five, antelopes, and millions of wildebeest and zebras that walk this breathtaking, never-ending plain after dusk. Dinner and a night at a campsite or lodge right in the middle of the Serengeti National Park.

DAY 4: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE FROM CENTRAL TO NORTH OF SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.

After breakfast we head towards the far northern circuit of the Serengeti Park, also known as the Kogarende. As we head north, good sightings of giraffe, plain game, herds of buffalo and elephants can often be seen. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest; accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The precise timing of the Migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year. The migration is found in the Northern Serengeti (kogatende) from the end of July to September. There, they cross the Mara River and make their way through the lusher Maasai Mara meadows, which supply the yearly fist of food for the Nile crocodiles that live in the Mara River.

Dinner and a night at a campsite or lodge right in the middle of the Serengeti National Park.

DAY 5: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE RIVER MARA KOGATENDE AREA.

You will resume your game drive in the Northern area after an early breakfast. One of the most breathtaking sights in the Serengeti is the Mara River Crossing, which is a must-see event. Many wildebeests perish in the attempt to reach the mineral-rich Maasai Mara grass, where they will spend at least two months before beginning their yearly migration to the southern Ndutu region, where it all began in the first place. We will return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay in the evening following a full day of game viewing, ideally with a view of the crossing.

DAY 6: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE RIVER MARA wildebeest CROSSING.

Following an early breakfast, you'll resume your game drive in the Northern area. One of the most amazing sights in the Serengeti is the crossing of the Mara River, which is a must-see experience. Numerous wildebeest perish in their attempt to reach the mineral-rich grass of Maasai Mara, where they will remain for at least two months before beginning their yearly migration to their traditional birthing ground in Southern Ndutu, where it all begins anew. Following a full day of game viewing, and maybe even a glimpse of the crossing, we will return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 7: ENROUTE FROM NORTH OF SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK –OVERNIGHT NGORONGORO

On this final day in the stunning Serengeti National Park, your guide will be prepared for an early morning game drive before breakfast (a hot air balloon ride over the park's plains can be booked at an additional cost). When the first rays of sunlight reach the woods, you can observe cats preying, vultures soaring across the sky, and other predators and grazers congregating for the morning's verdant greenery. Depending on the season, the incredible wildebeest migration is a remarkable sight. The game drive ends at around 10 a.m. to fully enjoy this magnificent dawn spectacle.

Once you return to the lodge or camp for a late breakfast, you will load your bags into the safari jeep and head out again for another EN-ROUTE game drive through the Serengeti via a different route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On your way to the RIM of Ngorongoro Crater, you will have plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you yesterday. You will spend the night at the campsite or lodge.

DAY 8 : NGORONGORO CRATER TOUR – BACK TO ARUSHA

Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater 5-6 hours and 3 hours drive back to Arusha

Your safari guide will be prepared to begin the descent into the Crater at 6:00 am. In order to be the first group down the crater, we have to drive through the dense canopy of the Ngorongoro rain forest and pass by large, healthy baboons by the side of the road. Your guide offers to stop at the crater view point so you can take pictures of everything that is visible through your binoculars. However, this is not always possible in theAs soon as you catch a sight of this enormous, lush caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you will see why it has gained such a prestigious reputation worldwide. The renowned Big Five animals are among the more than 120 species of mammals that call the Ngorongoro Conservation Area home. It is also one of the most sought-after safari locations worldwide that no one is willing to miss. It's a particularly ideal site to witness the pride of lions and vast numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water, as well as the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a solitary lunch out on the grass plains. morning. Then drop 610 meters to the Ngorongoro Crater's Caldera bottom, which is regarded by some as the world's eighth wonder.

Some of Africa's most famous wildlife faces can be seen and photographed from the comfort of your open-roof top safari vehicle. The crater is home to an abundance of wildlife, including a sizable population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and much more. It is one of the greatest places in Africa and the globe for safaris. Predators that live there include lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas.

Following the day's adventures and excitement, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch by the edge of Lake Magadi, where you can see the greatest flamingo sightings. Don't forget to watch out for the black kites, who will be waiting to steal your food. Drive back to Arusha in the late afternoon after climbing the crater wall. END OF TRIP