13-Day Great Migration Quest

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Mto wa Mbu for Overnight Stay

Arusha is the safari capital of the country and a bustling ‘ tourism-driven’ city. You will be met by your driver-guide in Arusha or at Arusha airport and together you will begin the transfer to Africa Safari Lake Manyara. Without stops, the drive will take approximately 2 hours. On arrival, you will have time to refresh and explore the expansive surroundings of the accommodation. You'll then finish the day with dinner under the stars and a good night’s sleep in one of our comfy canvas accommodations.

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, your driver-guide will take you to the entry gates of Lake Manyara National Park. From the entrance of the park, the road winds through a groundwater forest area where baboons can be seen lounging in the trees and hanging out roadside. The mahogany and acacia trees are inhabited by the famous tree-climbing lions, if you’re lucky you might spot them lazing on a tree branch. As you make your way out of the dense bushland into the open grassy banks of the lake, you will be able to see wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, and large buffalos in abundance, grazing away. The lake itself is home to a large number of birds thriving at the water’s edge. More than 400 species have been identified and one of the highlights is the thousands of strolling flamingos. Between all this beauty, you'll have a lunch break at midday. At the end of the afternoon, you'll drive to Africa Safari Rift Valley for dinner and a night of peaceful sleep with sweet dreams.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Rift Valley (Safari Luxury Accommodation)

• Mid-range tented camp located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park

After a good night's sleep, today is the ‘day of the elephants’. Tarangire is an hour's drive from the lodge and presents quite a different landscape to Lake Manyara. The hilly savannah together with the Tarangire River makes this the favorite park for large herds of elephants. During the dry season (June – October), the Tarangire River is the only source of water available, making it a popular spot not just for the elephants but a variety of small hoofed animals and an abundance of birdlife. Lions, warthogs, giraffes, zebras, and monkeys all roam the park, waiting for the ‘perfect picture’ opportunity! The night is spent at Africa Safari Lake Manyara.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Relax with Time for Optional Activities

This is a day of rest or an extra game drive. You will take a stroll through the camp, enjoy the view, read a book, or have an afternoon snooze while taking time to process recent impressions. Meals will be served in the restaurant while enjoying the view of the animals as they pass by. Your overnight stay will be at Africa Safari Lake Manyara.

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mto wa Mbu to Ndutu - South Serengeti

Today, you'll have a long and rewarding drive ahead of you, as you make your way from the Lake Manyara region, through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and into the Ndutu area - South Serengeti. The road will take you through the Maasai homeland, the only tribespeople permitted to live in the Conservation Area. Traditionally nomadic, the Maasai people are rich in culture and can often be seen herding their cattle in brightly colored traditional Maasai robes. They live in complete harmony with the earth, using their long-ingrained family knowledge of plant life as a means of survival. Along the drive, you will be able to spot giraffes, zebras, and other animals. Prepare to be amazed when you catch your first glimpse of the endless plains of the Serengeti. When you arrive at our Africa Safari South Serengeti Lodge, you will have already had your first taste of game driving.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Today, you’ll only need to get in the Jeep, and your game drive starts. You enter Serengeti National Park with a variety of wildlife across the wilderness including herds of elephants, waterbucks, black and white Colobus monkeys, shy leopards, and both the greater and the lesser kudus. A little-known, but very impressive fact is that this is the assembly point of the wildebeest during their annual migration when the vast herds move in the direction of the northern Serengeti for the famous river crossings. At the end of the day, you will arrive at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Northern Serengeti National Park for the Great Migration

After breakfast, you'll drive to Serengeti North. The drive takes you through a natural wonderland of ever-changing landscapes. The journey begins cruising along dirt tracks lined by shrubby savannah, the habitat of impalas and giraffes. Depending on the movement of the migration, you might even make your way further north while the plains disappear behind you to give way to forests of acacia trees and dense bush. The area is permanently inhabited by many animals, both herbivores and carnivores, including; buffalos, elephants, lions, leopards, elands, cheetahs, hyenas, oribis, topis, impalas, Thomson’s gazelles, giraffes, hippos and the Nile crocodiles. At the end of the day, you will leave the park through Klein’s gate and after a few kilometers, find another surprise; Maasai culture in its full glory. You will spend the night at Africa Safari Maasai Boma in a modern-style version of a traditional Maasai earth house with an en-suite bathroom and a king-sized bed.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Maasai Boma (Safari Comfort Bungalow)

• Mid-range bungalow located just outside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Game Drive in Pololeti Game Reserve

After a good breakfast at Africa Safari Maasai Boma, you will depart on your game drive in Pololeti Game Reserve. Your driver-guide will take you exploring, following the movement of resident wildlife. There will be a stop for a nice picnic lunch along the way.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Maasai Boma (Safari Comfort Bungalow)

• Mid-range bungalow located just outside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti North to Central Serengeti National Park

After a good breakfast at Africa Safari Maasai Boma, you will depart for your adventure back towards Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma. Your driver-guide will take you exploring, following the movement of resident wildlife, while heading towards your accommodation in Ikoma. There will be a stop for a nice picnic lunch along the way. In the afternoon, you will reach the border of the park, and just 2km further, you will find the staff of Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma welcoming you. This is your place to relax, and a beautiful ‘canvas home’ for a good night's sleep is awaiting you.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Walking Safari in Serengeti National Park

You'll enjoy a bit of a sleep-in and an easy morning around the campgrounds, read a book on the patio, or simply make the most of having some downtime. This afternoon, you will be making a walking safari. A truly unique experience, where you will have the opportunity to explore new territory and follow the animals on foot, accompanied by your very own armed ranger. The walking safari takes approximately 2 hours and ends with a sundowner while overlooking the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park to Ndutu

Today, you will traverse from Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma across the national park and exit via the Ngorongoro Conservation. The journey of roughly 2 hours is an impressive car drive, allowing extensive coverage of the Serengeti National Park and the opportunity for wildlife viewing en route. Covering an array of terrain along the way, this is a road trip that displays the true colors of Tanzania. Cruising dirt tracks while passing open plains, bushlands, mountains, an abundance of wildlife, the Maasai tribespeople herding their cattle and children playing in the distance, this is a journey that brings the sights, sounds, beauty, and culture of Africa together. At the end of the day, you'll reach Africa Safari South Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater Magic

Be sure to wake up early today, so there is no delay in your descent into the famous Ngorongoro Crater. As soon as you arrive at 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 amazing view over one of the Natural Wonders of this World. The crater of this inactive volcano is approximately 3 million years old, 20 square kilometers in size, and is 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 a good chance to spot the rare black rhinos. 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 go to the lodge, Africa Safari Karatu, for a well-deserved night's sleep.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Karatu (Safari Comfort Bungalow)

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Arusha Area

All good things end! You will enjoy your last meal 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 for an easy two-hour drive back to where it all started; heart and camera filled with memories of your African safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.