Experience a nine-day classic drive safari designed to immerse you in the breathtaking wonder of the Serengeti wildebeest migration. Enjoy the flexibility of this tour as it traces the steps of this wildlife phenomenon. Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Natron, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the renowned Serengeti National Park. This tour starts and ends in Arusha, guaranteeing an unforgettable adventure in Tanzania’s wilderness.
ATA Safaris – Travel & Tour Agency in Arusha
ATA : 9Days Flexible Migration Roundtrip Safaris
- 9 Days
Adult
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$ 3,253
Per Adult
Description
Duration
9 Days
Group Size
10 people
Language
English, Swahili
Highlights
Experience a nine-day classic drive safari designed to immerse you in the breathtaking wonder of the Serengeti wildebeest migration. Enjoy the flexibility of this tour as it traces the steps of this wildlife phenomenon. Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Natron, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the renowned Serengeti National Park. This tour starts and ends in Arusha, guaranteeing an unforgettable adventure in Tanzania's wilderness.
Included
- 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)
Excluded
- 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
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Let’s go - Enjoy a Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Your driver will pick you up from Arusha, and then you will head to Tarangire National Park for a safari game drive. The hilly savannah, together with the Tarangire River, makes this the favourite park for large herds of elephants. During the dry season (June to October), the Tarangire River is the only water source available, making it a popular spot not just for the elephants but also for a variety of small hoofed animals and an abundance of birdlife. Lions, warthogs, giraffes, zebra and monkeys roam the park, waiting for the ‘perfect picture’ opportunity! The night is spent at Africa Safari Rift Valley.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
Day 2 - Explore the Lounging Lions at Lake Manyara National Park
Enjoy a safari game drive at Lake Manyara National Park from south to north. It is an underestimated gem as far as game parks are concerned, as it offers an extensive ecological variety in a more condensed area. From the park's entrance, the road winds through a groundwater forest area where baboons can be seen lounging in the trees and hanging out on the roadside. The famous tree-climbing lions inhabit the mahogany and acacia trees, and if you are lucky, you might spot them lazing on a tree branch. As you make your way out of the dense bushland onto the open grassy banks of the lake, you will see wildebeest, giraffe, zebra and large buffalo in abundance, grazing away. Between all this beauty, you have a lunch break at midday, and at the end of the afternoon, you drive to Africa Safari Lake Manyara for dinner and a peaceful sleep with sweet dreams.
Day 3 - Flamingos and Volcanoes at Lake Natron
This day brings you a road trip through northern Tanzania with the destination of Lake Natron. You depart from Africa Safari Lake Manyara after breakfast on a 4-hour drive, the perfect way to see different sides of Tanzania’s ever-changing landscapes. As you pass the Rift Valley and drive further towards Lake Natron, you will notice the lush green vegetation slowly exchanging for dry, arid and dusty landscapes. The occasional Masai villages passed en route become dots in the distant scenery. Once you reach your destination, put on your walking shoes as a Masai guide escorts you on a walk around the shores of Lake Natron in search of the lesser flamingos. Lake Natron is the most important and regular breeding site for lesser flamingos in East Africa, and during the breeding season, Lake Natron hosts up to 2.5 million flamingos!
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
Day 4 - Discover the Pololeti Game Reserve
On this day, you will enjoy a safari transfer drive from Lake Natron to our Africa Safari Maasai Boma accommodation, where you will spend the night. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with lunch. Afterwards, you will enjoy a safari game drive in the Pololeti Game Reserve, an area known for its Masai culture, spectacular natural beauty and an enormous variety of wildlife. A hidden gem!
- Main Destination:
- Pololeti Game Reserve (Greater Serengeti)
Day 5 - Follow the Great Migration in the World Famous Serengeti National Park
The following days are filled with full-day game drives in Serengeti, aiming to get as many impressions of the wildebeest migration as possible.
Depending on the time of year, an extra/variable night will be spent at Africa Safari Maasai Boma (August to October) or Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (May to July).
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
Day 6-7 - Follow the Great Migration in the World Famous Serengeti National Park
The following days are filled with full-day game drives in the world famous Serengeti National Park, aiming to get as many impressions of the wildebeest migration as possible. Enjoy witnessing this impressive wildlife spectacle while admiring the endless planes of the Serengeti!
Depending on the time of year, an extra/variable night will be spent at Africa Safari Maasai Boma (August to October) or Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (May to July).
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
Day 8 - Nothing but Nature in Ngorongoro Crater
Depart early in the morning for your descent into the famous Ngorongoro Crater. As soon as you arrive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be amazed by the beauty around you. Even more so when you arrive at the edge of the crater and take in the fantastic view over one of the natural wonders of this world. The crater of this inactive volcano is approximately 3 million years old, 20km² in size and the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world. Due to its natural borders, the wildlife in the crater is amazing. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers an excellent chance to spot the rare black rhino. Throw hyenas, zebras, buffalos and elephants into the mix, and you have the perfect canvas for a pretty awesome safari experience! At the end of the afternoon, you will head to our Africa Safari Karatu accommodation for a well-deserved night’s sleep.
Day 9 - All Good Things End
All good things have to end. Enjoy your breakfast at Africa Safari Karatu before checking out, ready for your journey to Arusha. After meeting your driver-guide at the reception, you will head off on an easy two-hour drive back to where it all started, heart and camera filled with memories of your African safari adventure. You can choose to be dropped off in Arusha Town, at Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
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