10 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari – Mid Range

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

Surrounded by Maasai Steppes and Lakes of the Great Rift Valley, it has sprawling grasslands dotted with majestic Baobabs, swamps, woodlands, and charming hills. River Tarangire flows throughout the year and 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. Head out on a night game drive totally different from a day game drive. Looking for nocturnal critters and listening to their sounds, a great view of the African night sky and admire all the stars. Some of the animals you might come across on night game drives inside the park include; genet cat, African wild cat, bush babies, birds, black eared foxes and spring hares, 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 Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge, 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 cozily or sleeping on branches Later, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay. Overnight at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge, Ngorongoro Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti National Park you will begin to 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 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 is 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.

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. Overnight at Baobab Migration Luxury Camp, North 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.

The region is humming with wildlife. The area possesses a variety of habitats, ranging from swamps and rivers to kopjes and thick woodlands, which in turn nurture a variety of fauna. In fact, a particular Simba Kopje here is the very kopje that inspired the Pride Rock seen in Disney’s The Lion King! Overnight at Signature Serengeti Luxury Camp, Central Serengeti Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Crater which became a UNESCO World 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. Upon arrival 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.

Do some shopping and visit local shops on the way.