ABOUT 7-Day Migration Gnu Safari - Kenya & Tanzania - Tanzania safari
The combination of amazing wildlife, splendid views of Mt Kenya, and the open plains of Lake Nakuru guarantee a memorable safari experience to guests. This is a conservation boast of amazing diversity of animals including the non-indigenous chimpanzees, the Big Five (the endangered black rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion) and other game such as buffalo, gravy zebra, giraffe, Thomson’s gazelle, and black-back jackals.
- Duration: 7 Days
- Route: Serengeti
- Starts at: USD 3289
Highlights for 7-Day Migration Gnu Safari - Kenya & Tanzania - Tanzania safari
Day 1: Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
Day 7: Arusha
Day 1: Lake Nakuru National Park
>> Early in the morning, wake-up and drive towards Lake Nakuru, considered home of flamingoes. Have a stopover at Nyahururu to admire the Thomson Waterfall before proceeding to Lake Nakuru to arrive in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. Have lunch and relax. In the afternoon, have a game drive to view and enjoy the numerous pink flamingoes present in the lake, black and white rhinos among other water loving animals. The final spectacle is at the viewpoint “Out of Africa”, a unique place to witness the splendid African sunset. Then get back for dinner and your overnight stay on full board basis.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve
>> After breakfast in your lodge, drive to Masai Mara to arrive in time for lunch and relax at the Enkorok Mara Camp. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this wildlife, admirably unmoved by the presence of large predators. The most spectacular feature is the annual migration of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from the plains of Serengeti that cross the Tanzanian border and rivers to reach the Mara’s grasslands from late June, tracked by predators and circled by vultures as the journey unfolds. Get back to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay on a full board basis excluding drinks.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve
>> Enjoy a full day game drive in this spectacular game reserve, all with superb photographic opportunities. Apart from the seasonal migration, game viewing is excellent year round. Game includes: elephant, black rhino, buffalo, wildebeest, Burchell’s zebra, hartebeest, various antelope and gazelle, lion, leopard, giraffe, elephant cheetah, hippo, crocodile and much more. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as it existed a century ago. Today you might opt to visit a Maasai Village (price not included) for a very special cultural experience. See how they interact with modern society and the way they use local plants in ceremonial and medicinal ways. Your overnight stay is on full board basis excluding drinks.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
>> After breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route Isebania where you will be handed over to the Tanzania staff to continue with your safari on the Northern circuit. On arrival at the Kenya/Tanzania boarder of Isebania, you will exchange your vehicle after immigration formalities. Drive to north corridors of Serengeti where the great migration is about to start the journey of crossing the deadly Mara River which is full of the world greatest alligator’s. “We call it river of death”. Serengeti is perhaps the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. These vast, seemingly unending plains are inhabited during the migration by enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, impala, buffalo, birds and up to ten thousand elephants. Have your overnight stay at Tented Camp.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
>> Have full day game drives through north corridors of Serengeti where the great migration is preparing itself to start their journey back to northern Serengeti, where they will cross the Mara River from Mara Reserve in Kenya. Serengeti is perhaps the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. These vast, seemingly unending plains are inhabited during the migration by enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, impala, buffalo, birds and up to ten thousand elephants.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
>> After breakfast, descend into the 100-square-mile Ngorongoro Crater to view game on the vast grasslands of the crater floor. The bottom of the crater dotted with watering-holes, shelters almost 30 000 animals in an area naturally enclosed by the slopes of the volcano. You will find the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard among others. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world and surrounded by very steep walls rising 610 meter from the floor. It is considered to be one of the Wonders of the Natural World and is a veritable haven for wildlife. Spectacular animal life can be found throughout the year due to the permanent availability of grass and water. Have a picnic lunch. Your overnight stay will be at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 7: Arusha
>> After breakfast at the lodge, drive to Mto wa Mbu for a cultural visit to the local women and learn how they do their daily activities including farming and small women financing groups. You will have local lunch with the local women to taste the local African food. After lunch, proceed straight to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
- Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)
Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Drinks