10 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari
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Tour Overview
10 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari, offering you the chance to witness one of nature's most spectacular events. Experience the awe-inspiring sight of over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles as they traverse the Serengeti and Masai Mara ecosystems in search of food and shelter during their annual migration.
This safari not only allows you to witness the breathtaking river crossings at the Mara River, where the wildebeest brave the currents and crocodiles in a dramatic display of survival, but also provides opportunities to explore other renowned national parks. Encounter the resident game in these parks and witness the diverse wildlife that call this region home.
While the timing of the migration is influenced by weather patterns, careful planning and a bit of luck will ensure you witness this natural phenomenon in all its glory. Whether you choose to embark on this safari during the migration season or opt for another time of year, the experience promises to leave you in awe of the wonders of the natural world.
Our river crossing safari takes you into the northern Serengeti. It offers the best chance of seeing death-defying leaps and heart-wrenching near misses as you spend multiple nights and days in the world-famous Serengeti National Park.
Details of Wildebeest Migration River Crossing Safari (mid-June – September)
About the Mara River Crossing
During this period, the herd continues its movement north toward the Maasai Mara National Park in Kenya. There is no tight schedule that these animals follow. So, tracking the herd’s movements becomes a day-to-day prospect as they meander slowly but inexorably toward the next big obstacle in their path: the Mara River.
The Mara River poses yet another deadly barrier for the herd, who must once again brave swollen waters and opportunistic predators if they are to find relative safety on the far side. Photographers and documentarians from around the world gather to witness the death-defying crossing. Still, the surrounding landscapes are every bit as memorable as the life-and-death struggle taking place at the Kogatende crossing.
- Destination: Tanzania
- Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Day 1: Arrival
Upon your arrival time at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Boker Adventures team member will be waiting to greet you. We will transfer you to your hotel accommodation for your first night, where you will meet your safari guide that you will be with for the remainder of your tour. Once you are settled in your hotel, you will receive a briefing on our tour. You can now relax at your hotel. Your safari starts tomorrow! As always, if you need anything or would like to head out into town, your guide will be there to assist you 24/7. Welcome to Africa!
Day 2: Arusha/Moshi to Tarangire National Park
Your safari will begin at 8 AM with a pick-up from your hotel at Arusha. With everyone aboard, you will head toward Tarangire National Park. The 150-km drive will be covered in about three hours. The national park is extremely famous for its diverse landscape and nine different vegetation zones. As you begin your game drive, you will be welcomed by the ancient and gigantic baobab trees, making even the giraffe look tiny. The game drive goes on till the 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, giraffes, lions, antelopes, and zebras. If it’s your lucky day, you might be able to spot the tree-climbing python and the long-necked Gerek. Tarangire National Park has the highest concentration of elephants, which offers a unique chance for you to observe interactions between elephant families. Don’t forget to capture this beautiful scenery with your camera. After the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge, where a delicious dinner awaits you. Have a good night’s sleep so you can prepare for tomorrow’s adventure.
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
The excitement for today will be quite high as you make your way into the most famous wildlife park in the world – the Serengeti. After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out toward Serengeti National Park and travel across the never-ending 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. With an overall land area of 14,763 sq kms, it puts our notion of distance to shame. The Serengeti also houses the glorious “Big 5” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, and leopard).
Along with the “Big 5” is a very pleasant sighting would be one of Africa’s most beautiful animals – the Impala. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti – known as the 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 and attracts wildlife well representative of most Serengeti species. In Seronera, one must really look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this region. You must also look out for the Serengeti “Kopjes” which are massive boulders of granite standing in a sea of grass. They provide ample shelter to a large variety of flora and fauna. A picnic lunch will be served during the day-long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a hearty dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day 4: Central Serengeti to North Serengeti
Starting by 8 AM after a filling breakfast, you will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today and move toward the northern part of the park. The game drive toward 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 more hilly and broken terrain. The northern region offers various resident game such as zebras, topi, gazelle, buffaloes, leopards, and lions. A picnic lunch will be served during the day-long drive itself. Based on your arrival time, you will be able to spend a few hours by the Mara River. The eventful day comes to an end with a delicious dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day 5 & 6 – North Serengeti
As usual, you will finish a filling breakfast and begin your day by 8 AM. 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. Tracking the great migration, you might even move toward the Lobo Valley. The pristine Lobo Valley is scattered with woodlands, plains, hills, and famous granite Kopjes. It offers an enormous amount of big cat game with lions, leopards, and cheetahs in plenty. During the dry season, the permanent water sources in the valley attract plenty of resident and migratory animals, resulting in excellent game viewing. During the full-day game drive, we will stop for your picnic lunch. The day comes to an end with a tasty dinner and a good rest in your choice of accommodation.
Day 7: North Serengeti to Central Serengeti
Starting your day at the routine time of 8 AM after a heavy breakfast, today you will head south toward the central Serengeti. The four-hour drive to the center will offer a lot of wildlife along the way. 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 the 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 and attracts wildlife well representative of most Serengeti species. As you make your way into the Seronera region, you will begin to notice the hilly and broken terrain altering into plain grasslands. In Seronera, 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 served 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 toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 8: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro
Today your safari will begin by 9 AM, and you will head out for a short game drive in the Serengeti after a good breakfast. After completing a half-day game drive along with a picnic lunch, we will branch out and head toward the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. The 75-km drive to Ngorongoro Crater Rim will take about 2.5 hours, with mild game action to see along the way. The crater is one of Africa’s impressive geological attractions and supreme mecca of wilderness. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good rest in your choice of accommodation. Get a good rest and refuel yourself, as for the following day you will descend into the massive crater.
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – 5 hours ( Ngorongoro to Arusha/Moshi )
On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast, you will make an early descent at around 6:30 AM 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 2,000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is 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 ascent to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4-hour drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off at your Hotel accommodation by 6 PM.
Day 10: Departure Day
With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you say goodbye to your team. We are so happy that you made it to the Motherland and experienced an authentic Serengeti safari. We know you will be back. Today your guide will be with you up until we escort you to the airport and say our goodbyes. Thank you for coming on safari with Boker Adventures!
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges
- Private safari guide
- Extended Toyota Land CruiserPrivate 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
- Transfers in both directions between the International Airport and Moshi.
- All entrance Park fees
- NgorongoroCrater fees
- 18% VAT to our entrance fees.
- All meals while on safari.
- One night Hotel accommodation in Moshi/Arusha.
- Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
- Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival, USA and CANADA passport holders USD.100
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 570 per person)
- Tips and gratuities to your safari guide and cook.
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