10 day follow the migration safari
For those who like to travel in style, this wildlife safari takes in the best of the northern safari circuit with a great selection of high-end, luxury safari camps that are beautifully blended into the Tanzanian bush. Grassroots cultural experiences whilst enjoying the comforts of Isoitok Camp Manyara, with a great selection of National Parks bringing together the highlights of the Northern Safari circuit in a well balanced, well paced and extremely comfortable wildlife safari. Lake Manyara the garden of Eden with chances of seeing the famous tree climbing lions, Ngorongoro which will deliver an action packed day and the best opportunity to see black Rhino in the wild. Moving on the Serengeti at a slow pace to explore both central Serengeti with an abundance of game viewing opportunities in a labyrinth of safari circuits to explore and return to the comforts of the camp at your leisure. An optional early morning hot air balloon flight offering a bird’s eye view of the endless plains of Serengeti ecosystem and as you move northward if timing is right you can witness the biggest natural wildlife show on earth with the annual wildebeest migration. A scenic flight will deliver you back to Kilimanjaro International airport where you can connect to with you onward journey home or continue with domestic flights to any of the Islands or mainland beach destinations.
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Below, we go through the adventure day-by-day, giving you a better feel of the adventure.
Day 1: JRO Arrival - Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – you will be collected by your driver guide and transfer to Machweo Retreat for dinner and overnight.
O/n Machweo Retreat (D)
Day 2: Manyara National Park
After breakfast depart towards Lake Manyara National Park for game drives of this very diverse park. If you are lucky you may see the famous tree climbing lions. Picnic lunch in the bush followed by game drives until mid-afternoon – then slowly make your way out of the park and head to Isoitok Camp Manyara. Stretch your legs a bit – together with your local maasai guide hike up to the viewpoint where you enjoy the sunset with views across Lake Manyara. Return to the camp for bush-showers and relaxation around the camp fire.
Optional: After an early dinner at camp, return to Lake Manyara National Park where you join the night game drive vehicle – head out with a big spot light for game drives in the night. Return to the camp late evening.
O/n Isoitok Camp Manyara (B, L, D)
Day 3: Esilalei Maasai Community
Morning departure to the Ngorongoro Crater - descend into the crater for full day game drives of the crater floor. There are 25,000 large mammals residing in the park, elephants are mainly bulls, females stay out of the park due to the largest predator population in Africa. Black Rhino also make their home on the grassy plains, their numbers make up for almost half which can be found in East Africa about 20 in total. Leave the crater late afternoon and head up to the crater rim - continue to Ngorongoro Lemala Camp for dinner and overnight – enjoy the views into the crater.
O/n Ngorongoro Lemala Camp (B, L, D)
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Morning departure to the Ngorongoro Crater - descend into the crater for full day game drives of the crater floor. There are 25,000 large mammals residing in the park, elephants are mainly bulls, females stay out of the park due to the largest predator population in Africa. Black Rhino also make their home on the grassy plains, their numbers make up for almost half which can be found in East Africa about 20 in total. Leave the crater late afternoon and return to Ngorongoro Lemala Camp for dinner and overnight.
O/n Ngorongoro Lemala Camp (B, L, D)
Day 5: Serengeti National Park - Seronera
After breakfast you head via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the Serengeti plains – game drives en route to Seronera area (central Serengeti). Head over to the Rock Kopjes where you have good chances of seeing some of the cat families. Cheetah and lion use this giant rock out crops as observation posts. Mid afternoon you head towards Lemala Ewanjan Camp located in central Serengeti where you arrive in time for sundowner drinks.
O/n Lemala Ewanjan Camp (B, L, D)
Day 6: Serengeti National Park - Seronera
Optional: Early morning head out for a Balloon flight. View the Serengeti plains from a hot air balloon followed by champagne breakfast on the landing site.
Full day game drives of the Serengeti – plan your day together with your driver guide who will best advice you when and where to go.
O/n Lemala Ewanjan Camp (B, L, D)
Day 7: Serengeti National Park - Mara River
After breakfast you slowly start the drive towards the northern part of the park in order to try and catch a glimpse of the annual wildebeest migration – explore the river and head up to Kuria Hills for relaxation and overnight.
O/n Kuria Hills (B, L, D)
Day 8: Serengeti National Park - Mara River
Dawn game drives of the area – return to the camp for breakfast followed by full day game drives or relaxation at the camp and head out on sunset game drives. Plan your day together with your driver guide and explore the river shores.
O/n Kuria Hills (B, L, D)
Day 9: Serengeti National Park - Mara River
Another full day of game drives in the Kogatende area using the lodge as a temporary base to head out from. Your driver guidw will best advice you when and where to head out.
O/n Kuria Hills (B, L, D)
Day 10: Serengeti - JRO and departure
Early morning game drives en route to the Kogatende Airstrip where you connect with your domestic flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight connection back home. (B, L)
Note: O/N = Overnight, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
| Amount of persons: | Price p.p. (usd): |
| 2 people sharing | 7860.- |
| 4 people sharing | 7175.- |
| 6 people sharing | 7040.- |
| Note: prices are based on two adults and indicative. Single supplement is $ 1460 | |
- Included:
- Park fee, Conservation fees and Community Development Fees
- Accommodation as stipulated
- Complimentary mineral water x1.5 liters per person in the safari vehicle
- 4x4 game viewing vehicles plus driver guide (window seat guaranteed)
- Unlimited game drives
- Emergency Evacuation Cover
- Domestic flight(s) as stipulated
- Meals as stipulated |B Breakfast, L Lunch, D Dinner
- All transfers and activities as mentioned above
- Excluded:
- Tips suggested: Driver guide $8-$10 per person sharing the vehicle per day
- Drinks apart from 1,5 liter mineral water during the safari
- Visa and airport departure tax
- Items of personal nature and not mentioned in the above itinerary
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