10 Days Luxury Wildebeest Migration Safari

driver, meet and greet the being transferred to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Overnight Gran Melia, Arusha Meal Plan: Dinner

Another jewel in the Northern Tanzania Circuit, surrounded by Maasai Steppes and the Lakes of the Great Rift Valley, with sprawling grasslands dotted with majestic Baobabs, swamps, woodlands, and charming hills. The river Tarangire flows throughout the year attracts herds of elephants, wildebeests, buffalos, and many other species along with flocks of birds. During the dry season spotting wildlife is easy as vegetation is dried up improving visibility and an abundance of animals can be found near water bodies. Later, go on a night game drive totally different from a day game drive. Besides looking for nocturnal critters and listening to their sounds, experience the unique African night sky and admire the stars. Some of the animals you might come across at night are genet cat, African wild cat, bush babies, birds, black eared foxes and spring hares and if you’re lucky you might come across a lion or maybe even a leopard.

You might notice the little things that you couldn’t notice from your vehicles. You will be looking for tracks left by animals such as elephants and wild cats with the help of your guide. You will also notice little insects like the dung beetles and ant lions that are an important part of the ecosystems. Since there would be no noise created by the vehicle the sounds of the wild would also become more prominent. In the afternoon, go on last part of game drive in this amazing park. Overnight at Lemala Mpingo Ridge, Tarangire Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This park is a hidden gem worth a visit. The park offers a truly unique wilderness experience across a range of diverse habitats and wildlife. Lions are a treat to see anywhere on safari, but tree-climbing lion are something of a rarity and are usually only found in a few locales, one of which is Lake Manyara National Park. While most lion prefer to remain land-bound, the tree-climbing lion of Tanzania can be found lounging cosily or sleeping on branches Later, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and overnight stay at the crater rim. Overnight at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge, Ngorongoro Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

rld Heritage site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist is harmony. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. At the Crater’s rim you will descend 610 meters into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and of course, giant tusked elephants. The Crater also has the largest known population of lions and you will also find leopards and cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and these include white pelicans and flamingos. Overnight at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge, Ngorongoro

Driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti National Park you will experience the vastness of this territory and marvel at the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through this acacia spotted savannah. You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands where you will meet with the Elders, Warriors, women and children and learn about the culture, beliefs and traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe. The Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park and also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Serengeti is a year-round destination and each season has its own special highlight with the most famous being the annual wildebeest migration, a once in a lifetime experience. You will game drive enroute before arriving into the Serengeti in time for a half day game drive.

Overnight at Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Central Serengeti Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

For days, their numbers will increase and anticipation grows however, for no apparent reason, many will turn and wander away from the water’s edge. Eventually the wildebeest will choose a crossing point which varies from year to year and cannot be predicted. Nowhere in the world is there a movement of animals as immense as the great wildebeest migration and to witness it is a once in a lifetime experience.

For days, their numbers will increase and anticipation grows however, for no apparent reason, many will turn and wander away from the water’s edge. Eventually the wildebeest will choose a crossing point which varies from year to year and cannot be predicted. Nowhere in the world is there a movement of animals as immense as the great wildebeest migration and to witness it is a once in a lifetime experience.

On Arrival at Arusha Airport, you will be picked and transferred to Arusha Coffee Lodge for hot lunch. After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight.