Serengeti Migration Safari
9 days
Duration9 days
Picture it: Thousands upon thousands of hooves stampeding across the streams and grasslands of the Serengeti in search of grazing grounds. Now imagine yourself live and on the scene as one of nature’s greatest events unfolds right before your eyes. This unforgettable nine-day Serengeti safari makes it a reality, bringing you to the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and beyond to track the "big five." You’ll also get an insider’s glimpse of life on the plains from the residents of a remote Maasai village. The migration itself can be unpredictable, but here’s one thing you can bank on: You’ll come home a different person than when you left.
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Duration: 9 daysService level: Camping
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Physical Grading: Light
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Ages: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Arusha/Mto wa Mbu
Travel to Mto wa Mbu village and take part in a cultural walk to learn about village life in the area. Meet the women who run the village tours and enjoy a delicious home made traditional lunch.
Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads.
This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.
Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads.
This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.
Experience the Mto wa Mbu village with a guided cultural walk and traditional lunch with a local family. View wildlife on a wildlife safari drive in Lake Manyara NP.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Mto wa Mbu/Ngorongoro
Visit an authentic Maasai village and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project en route to the Ngorongoro Crater. Head out for an afternoon wildlife safari drive in Ngorongoro Crater.
Please note that due to the high-altitude location of our camp, temperatures can drop at night. We recommend bringing extra layers to wear during the evening and following morning.
Enjoy lunch at the rim of the Crater.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Ngorongoro/Serengeti National Park
En route marvel at the sheer vastness of this territory, and spot the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-accented savanna.
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park.
End place: Serengeti National Park
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Start place: Serengeti National Park
Rise early for a morning wildlife safari drive, returning in time for lunch. Continue the search for the Big Five in the afternoon while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.
If you have pre-booked a Serengeti Balloon Safari, your flight will be in the morning. You will miss the morning wildlife safari drive with the group, but you will have spectacular views from above. If you have not yet pre-booked, add it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
End place: Serengeti National Park
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Serengeti National Park/Northern Serengeti
Start place: Serengeti National Park
Drive north towards the remote northern Serengeti, enjoying the abundant wildlife along the way.
Continue north through the Serengeti towards the Mara River.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Northern Serengeti
Today we start our exploration in search of the wildebeest, zebra and gazelles that make up the phenomena known as the migration. During the months of July and August these massive herds travel north towards Kenya, in search of greener grass.
A full day on safari in the northern Serengeti.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Northern Serengeti
Another day to explore the northern Serengeti.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 9: Northern Serengeti/Arusha
You can book a Day Room in Arusha and enjoy a relaxing afternoon before transferring to your international flight, or stay another night before heading off on the rest of your journey.
Catch the morning flight out of Kogatende, returning to Arusha Airport (ARK) where the tour ends on arrival.
Please note each passenger is only allowed a total of 15kgs of checked and carry-on luggage combined, and must be in soft-sided bags.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu Your G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa Mbu
- Lake Manyara wildlife safari drive
- Serengeti wildlife safari drives
- Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari drive
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle, Plane -
Accommodation
Simple hotels (1 nt), Full-service camping (4 nts), Comfortable tented camp (3 nts)