6 Days Kogatende Wildebeest Migration Safari, From $3,250pp

Safari cost: Per person sharing, first night hotel included 

• 1 Person, consider joining a confirmed group safari for less price 
• 2 People travel together, US$3,650 per person
• 3 People travel together, US$3,450 per person
• 4 People travel together, US$3,350 per person
• 5+ People travel together, US$3,250 per person

Day to Day Itinerary

Safari Overview:

This  safari lets you witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. Over 2 million  Wildebeest, Zebra and Gazelles move through the Serengeti and  Mara  ecosystems in search of green pastures and safe calving  ground. Their  pattern of movement is highly weather dependent and  dynamic, yet with  advance planning and a little bit of luck you can witness this natural  wildlife wonder. This safari covers other National  Parks too, where you  can witness resident game. The tour is available  throughout the year,  but opting for it in the right season will leave  you awestruck. To  provide you with an unforgettable experience, this safari can be done  only as a private safari. The choice of accommodation  available is mid  range to luxury grade tented camps and lodges 

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park      

Your safari will begin by 8AM in the morning with a pick up from Venice Hotel in  Arusha town. With everyone aboard,  you will head towards Serengeti  National Park. The 240 Km drive will be  covered in about 5hrs. 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 about distance to shame.

The  Serengeti also houses the glorious “Big 5” (elephant, rhino,  buffalo,  lion and leopard). Along with the “Big 5”, a very pleasant  sighting  would be one of Africa’s most beautiful animal – 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 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 therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most  of the Serengeti’s 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 done during the  day  long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a  heavy  dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

Day 2: Central Serengeti to North Serengeti     

Starting  you’re Day by 8AM after a  filling breakfast, you will explore the  central portion of the Serengeti  National Park today and move towards  the northern part of the park. The enroute game drive towards 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 a  more hilly and  broken terrain.

The northern region  offers a variety of resident game such zebras,  topi, gazelle,  buffaloes, leopards and lions. A picnic lunch will be  done during the  day long drive itself. Based on the time of your arrival  you will able  to spend a few hours by the Mara river. The eventful day  comes to an  end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your  accommodation.

Day 3: North Serengeti     

As  usual, you will finish a good  breakfast and begin your day by 8AM. 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. Tracing the great migration you  might  even move towards the Lobo valley. The pristine lobo valley is   scattered with woodlands, plains, hills and famous granite Kopjes.It   offers enormous amount of bigcat game with lions, leopards and cheetah   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, you will have a   stop where you can have your picnic lunch. The day comes to an end  with a  tasty dinner and a good rest in your choice of accommodation.

Day 4: North Serengeti to Central Serengeti    

Starting  your day at the routine time of  8AM after a heavy breakfast, today you  will head south towards the  central serengeti. The 4Hr drive to the  centre will offer mild enroute  game. 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 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  therefore attracts wildlife well  representative of most of the  Serengeti’s 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 done 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 towards the Ngorongoro   Conservation Area.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area      

Today  your safari will begin by 9AM in  the morning 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 towards the  Ngorongoro crater rim. The 75 km drive  to Ngorongoro Crater rim will  take about 2.5 hrs, with mild game action  to see on the way. The crater  is one of Africa’s impressive geological  attraction 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, for the following  day you will descend into the massive  crater.

Day 6: 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 descend at around  6:30AM 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 2000 feet. The 5-hour  game drive in the crater floor, will show you a lot of animal action.  Keeping the camera ready is definitely 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 ascend to the top exit of  the crater. This is the  last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left  to Arusha. You will be  dropped off to your preferred location in Arusha  by 6PM in the evening.  With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is  the time you bid goodbye to your team.

Tour Price Includes:

• Airport transfers
• 1 night accommodation in Arusha town at Venice Hotel
• Lodge safari according to the itinerary
• Private Jeep 4×4 equipped with refrigerator, portable charging stations and pop-up roof
• Unlimited mileage game drive
• Professional, English-speaking guide
• Overnight stays in Lodges
• Meals according to the itinerary
• Mineral water on all days
• All mentioned activities
• All park entrances fees
• All government taxes

Tour Price Excludes:

• Flights (International)
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Tips for safari guide
• Personal expenses in nature such as money for souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees etc.
• Visa fees (100 USD for American and 50 USD for non-American)
• Immunization documents (yellow fever recommended for visa processing on arrivals)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and /or park fees