9 DAYS TANZANIA SERENGETI MIGRATION SAFARI (MARA RIVER CROSSING) |TARANGIRE, NGORONGORO, LAKE EYASI AND LAKE MANYARA
FLY IN –DRIVE OUT 2024

Upon arrival at Arusha / Kilimanjaro airport, your guide Burigi Chato Safaris Tanzania will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel in Arusha or Moshi Tanzania. Settle into your accommodation, relax and get used to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your 9 Days Tanzania safari to Serengeti Migration tour (Mara River crossing) the next following day. Arusha is a commune in northern Tanzania and the capital of the Arusha Region, with a population of 416,442 plus 323,198 in surrounding Arusha County Located beneath Mount Meru at the eastern edge of the eastern arm of the Great Rift Valley, Arusha is atmospheric. post-temperate. The city is close to Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and Mount Meru Arusha National Park.

Early morning after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel. By the Burigi Chato Safaris guide/aide and drive to Arusha airport for a flight to the northern Serengeti. Once there, go on a nature safari following great migration trails. We arrived in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch we enjoyed an afternoon game of driving in the area. Wildebeest usually migrate in the Wagakuria region from mid-July to October, depending on rainfall. A long stretch of the Mara River runs through the northern part of the Serengeti National Park and the Mara River presents the most difficult migration obstacle. Witnessing herds of wildebeest frantically crossing the Mara River was incredible. In the evening, drive to the lodge for evening entertainment and overnight.

After breakfast, drive all day in the Wagakuria / Kogatende area. The population of resident wildlife is particularly high in this part of the park, with numbers boasting up to 30 lions, however, from mid-July to October the area transforms into a paradise. wild animals. The key factor is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see herds crossing the Mara River north one day and then back south a few days later. Be careful, finding a ramp is difficult and sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to the river and only decide whether to cross or not to pass a few days later. The area is a beautiful area with kopjes, woodlands, riparian vegetation and open plains, similar to the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya.

(An option to take a hot air balloon ride is also available in this area) Serengeti Balloon Safaris: No words can conjure up the experience of hovering above Serengeti justice. “Get a panoramic view of the park as you stand by the sun. The hot air balloon ride lasts about an hour, after which passengers gather around a table, surrounded by the park's lush plains, for an 'Out of Africa' English breakfast.

After breakfast, guests can drive all day in the Wagakuria region. The population of resident wildlife is particularly high in this part of the park, with numbers boasting up to 30 lions, however, from mid-July to October the area transforms into a paradise. wild animals. The key factor is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see herds crossing the Mara River north one day and then back south a few days later. Note that, finding a ramp is difficult and sometimes it's a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to the river and only decide whether to cross a few days later. The area is a beautiful area with kopjes, woodlands, riparian vegetation and open plains, similar to the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya.

After breakfast, drive all day in the park. The area around Lobo and the Grumeti River has good game habitation all year round. Non-migratory animals such as elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, zebras, lions, leopards and cheetahs can be seen here all year round. The game view is very good and you can watch the game for long periods without seeing other vehicles - truly one of the forgotten corners of the Serengeti Plains. Magnificent greenery can be found along the river and birds such as kingfishers and fish eagles can be found here.

Continue your morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti with a mid-afternoon lunch and leisure break at the lodge. The term Serengeti means endless plains in the Maasai language. In the central plains, there are carnivores such as leopards, lions, hyenas and cheetahs. This park is often the site of the annual wildebeest and zebra migration that occurs between the Kenyan Mara and the Serengeti. Various birds can be seen here including eagles, ducks, geese, storks, vultures, secretary birds, ibis, storks, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl. Serengeti National Park is arguably the best known wildlife sanctuary in the world with over 3 million species of large mammals. About 35 species of delta animals can be seen here, including the "big 5" - elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards and buffalo. Other common species found here include hippos, giraffes, eland, impala and antelopes, baboons, monkeys and countless more than 500 species of birds. In May or early June, huge herds of wildebeest, antelope and zebra begin their spectacular annual northward migration. In their wake, watch for predators, lions, cheetahs, and wild dogs with vultures hovering overhead! After lunch, you'll continue the sightseeing game in the Serengeti towards the Serengeti Gate to leave the Serengeti National Park, then you'll continue the game on the road towards Ngorongoro Crater. Dinner and Overnight in Camp or Hostel at the edge of Ngorongoro Crater.

(An option to take a hot air balloon ride is also available in this area)
No words can describe the Serengeti's soaring experience of justice. Admire the park from a bird's eye view as you rise with the sun and see millions of wildebeest crossing the Mara River. The hot air balloon ride lasts about an hour, after which passengers gather around a table, surrounded by the park's lush plains, for an 'Out of Africa' English breakfast.

After breakfast, go down to the crater with a box lunch and enjoy the driving game for over 7 hours. Millions of years ago, a volcano the size of Mount Kilimanjaro rose from the northern highlands of Tanzania. Its eruption formed the largest unexpanded crater in the world, the Ngorongoro Crater. Now dormant and full of wildlife, the crater is a playground where you can enjoy driving games in search of the Big Five. The natural protection of the crater's 600m (1,968 ft) high walls, the "Ngorongoro Crater", which enables many species to thrive, is one of the most densely populated areas of African wildlife. in the world and home to around 30,000 species of animals and this is the best place in Tanzania to see the critically endangered black rhino. The park is supported by a year-round supply of water and fodder, and the crater is home to a variety of animals including herds of wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, elk, and giraffes. ancient, hippopotamus and giant African elephant. Another big tag for this beautiful national park is its huge predator population, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive tier of the Leopard Crater. After a picnic, you'll go to the game. After playing the game, we will drive to Manyara for the night.

Explore wild, uncharted territory in southern Serengeti. Lake Eyasi, located in the immediate southwest of Ngorongoro Crater in the Crater Highlands area of Tanzania, is one of the several beautiful lakes in the East African Rift Valley. The mildly alkaline lake stretches for about 50 km to the southwest with the vast plains of the Serengeti in its north. Enjoy walks along the shores of the lake and spend afternoons exploring the area dotted with ancient Baobab trees. Go on a hunting expedition with a Hadzabe family – Africa’s last remaining hunter-gatherers, to see their astonishing ability to track and hunt small game!

Early morning we depart to the village for local hunting experience with Hadzabe and Datonga tribes. This is not a mere performance. The bushmen rely on these techniques to survive and you'll need to be very attentive and at times quiet, while they demonstrate their use of locally made poisons in incapacitating the poor creatures on which they depend for survival. We return to your Accommodation for a late breakfast.

After Breakfast you will be introduced to the extraordinary people who belong to an indigenous tribe known as the 'Hadzabe' (hunter-gatherer bushmen). The tribe inhabits the shores of Lake Eyasi as do the Nilotic-speaking Datoga tribe. You will visit these tribes, which will include a visit to their homesteads, learn about their way of life, animal tracking, medicinal plants, and much more. Some wildlife and a wide range of bird species can be viewed during walks around the lake, which will be arranged.

Today we are going to Lake Manyara National Park to experience the games of the day. It is one of the smallest parks in Tanzania, yet offers a varied and rewarding safari experience. Lake Manyara National Park is an unspoiled paradise of underground forest fed by underground springs and teeming with wildlife such as elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffalo, antelope and several herds Africa's largest baboon. The shores of Lake Manyara are teeming with birds, and while you're looking for birds, you might spot one of the elusive tree-climbing lions, and people flock from all over the world to see them. These iconic predators are basking in the trees. There are a surprising number of other large mammals, and the dramatic cliffs of the Rift Escarboards provide a dramatic backdrop. After the Drive game, we returned to Manyara for the night.

On this day, you leave Manyara and drive to Tarangire National Park. You will reach Tarangire after 1:30. Your driver will take care of the paperwork at the park entrance and then you'll embark on your final drive

Tarangire National Park has the highest density of elephants and large baobab trees dot the grasslands of northern Tanzania, and you can see these animals year-round, of which herds can often reach remarkable numbers. amazing 300. The Tarangire River has water all year round, and during the dry season from July to October, many animals from the surrounding area come to drink from the river. You will witness an unforgettable natural wonder as you will be able to observe amazing creatures such as lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest and zebras as well as a variety of antelope and different antelopes and with a little luck you should be able to see a python! The area is also a paradise for birdwatchers during the dry season with over 550 different species, including the Masai ostrich, the largest bird in the world. Around lunch time, you'll stop at a suitable picnic spot before the afternoon is dedicated to wildlife viewing. Before sunset, we will return to Arusha/Moshi for the night.