8 Days Northern Migration Safari
Tour Highlights
- Landscape
- Private Safari
- Wildlife Adventure
Parks Included
- Tarangire
- Lake Manyara
- Ngorongoro
- Serengeti
Overview
Experience the magic of the Great Migration on this 8-day Northern Tanzania safari. Begin in Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobabs and large elephant herds. Explore the Serengeti National Park, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing. Witness thrilling predator-prey encounters and dramatic river crossings, capturing unforgettable wildlife moments. End the safari at the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of Africa’s highest wildlife densities. Enjoy comfortable lodges and camps, expert guides, and breathtaking scenery throughout this immersive journey into Tanzania’s most iconic parks.
8 Day Migration Safari
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be warmly welcomed by an Enoma Africa Safaris representative. From there, you will be transferred to your chosen accommodation in Arusha, where you can relax and settle in after your journey. Take the evening to unwind, enjoy the comfortable facilities, and prepare for the exciting safari ahead. Your guide will provide any necessary information about the next day’s itinerary, ensuring you are ready for an early start. Overnight stay will be at your Arusha lodge, offering a restful beginning to your Tanzanian adventure.
Accomodations
Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Early morning after breakfast, we depart to Lake Manyara National Park which is an unspoilt paradise and is best known for its abundance of birds and tree-climbing lions. The dramatic western escarpment of the Rift Valley forms the Park’s western border. To the east is the shallow, alkaline Lake Manyara. The lake covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of flamingos during the rains. The name Manyara comes from the Maasai word ‘emanyara’, a popular plant which is used to build the protective enclosure around a family homestead (boma). The Park’s vegetation is diverse, ranging from savannah to evergreen forest. On your exploration of the park you may see giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and if you are lucky; lions lounging in the trees.
After Lunch and an extensive gamedrive, we head for our comfort partner lodges in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accomodations
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Early morning after breakfast, we depart to Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest National Park and it is also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. 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.
After Lunch and an extensive gamedrive, we head for our Tented partner lodges for dinner and overnight.
Accomodations
Day 4&5: South Serengeti National Park (Ndutu Area)
After breakfast we head towards the far south of the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Ndutu.
Lake Ndutu is situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area, part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift lakes, however, the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephant, birds and resident game.
After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our Tented partner lodges for dinner and overnight.
You will spend 2 nights at Ndutu.
Accomodations
Day 6: Ndutu to Ngorongoro
Early morning after breakfast, we continue with our en-route drive inside the Ndutu area before we depart to Ngorongoro. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland and glistening lakes and swamps.
Arriving at our accommodation in the late evening, we will have our dinner and overnight stay at one of our carefully selected lodge.
Accomodations
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
After early breakfast, you will descend down the crater which is almost 600m deep.
The Crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. It is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve which is home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. The drive down the into the Crater is an adventure in itself and when you reach the Crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The Crater provides you with the best
chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.
After Lunch and an extensive gamedrive inside the crater, we head for our comfort partner lodges in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accomodations
Day 8: Tarangire National Park to Arusha
Early morning after breakfast, we depart to Tarangire National Park. The Park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass, acacia woodlands and lush groundwater forest. The Park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet!
After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head back to Arusha.
Included
- All nights’ accommodation
- Private Safari Guide
- Private Land Cruiser 4 x 4
- All Park Fees, All Government Tax
- AMREF (Flying Doctors Insurance)
Not Included
- Things of personal nature
- Tips/Gratitude
- Visa
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