6 Day Migration Safari (Ngorongoro Crater / Ndutu / Serengeti- Africa Natural Tours ( africanaturaltours.com )
6 Day Migration Safari (Ngorongoro
Crater / Ndutu / Serengeti:
Africa Natural Tours
AFRICA
NATURAL TOURS
(The best tour company in Tanzania)
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6 Day migration safari overview – recommended from November
to April
Every
year, the vast herds of wildebeest embark on a long-distance migration that
coincide with the annual rain fall patterns and grass growth. Following the
short rainy season in November, the herds of wildebeest arrive to the
short-grass plains of the Serengeti around November. The short-grass plains are
located in the area east and south of the Seronera, around Ndutu and the
northern Ngorongoro Conservation area. Herds of wildebeest and zebra can be
seen across these plains as they feed on the nutrient rich grasses. The
majority of the wildebeest calve around February. They normally stay in the
area till April and then start moving west towards to the Western Corridor of
the Serengeti National Park.
Our
6-day Migration wildlife safaris, tours, holidays and travel packages, have
been designed specifically to focus on and to increase your chance to see the
great Serengeti wildebeest migration. We have designed the itinerary to include
the Lake Ndutu area, southern Serengeti and central Serengeti National Park
where the majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found from
December through to April. To save on unnecessary travel time and to increase
your game viewing time, this itinerary has been designed that you fly from the
Serengeti National Park to Arusha town on the last day. The itinerary also
include a visit to the world famous Ngorongoro Crater
The
travel itinerary below is a suggested or sample Tanzanian migration safari
itinerary – it can be adapted to suite your own personal needs and preferences
or to any seasonal changes and migratory animal movements. As with all our
Tanzanian Africa safaris, tours, holidays and travel packages, we have offered
you a wide variety of accommodation options – directly impacting on the total
safari travel costs – in order to offer you the widest possible tour budget
options. Please do not hesitate to contact one of our travel consultants
directly.
Please
note that it is difficult to predict the exact timing and location of the
migration at any time, as this can vary considerably from year to year,
depending on factors such as rainfall, water availability, food abundance,
predators and the phosphorus content in the grasses.
Tour Overview
Day 1 moshi – Ngorongoro
moshi
Non game-viewing travel time: 4
hours
Distance: 190 km
Pick up from moshi and transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch we will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife for an afternoon safari tour.
Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park, is it’s dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the south western corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually been seen here.
Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
Distance: 190 km
Pick up from moshi and transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch we will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife for an afternoon safari tour.
Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park, is it’s dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the south western corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually been seen here.
Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
Day 2 Ngorongoro – Ndutu
Ngorongoro
Crater
Non game-viewing travel time: 1
hours
Distance: 70 km
After breakfast we will head to the Lake Ndutu area, situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area, part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift lakes, however the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife.
We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge or camp, and after lunch we will do an afternoon game drive in the Ndutu area. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephant, birds and resident game.
Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
Distance: 70 km
After breakfast we will head to the Lake Ndutu area, situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area, part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift lakes, however the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife.
We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge or camp, and after lunch we will do an afternoon game drive in the Ndutu area. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephant, birds and resident game.
Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
Day 3 Ndutu
Ndutu
After
breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the Ndutu area. Explore the range of
different habitats that include swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the world
famous Serengeti short grass plains. See great herds of wildebeest and zebra.
During a short time frame around February, normally lasting for about 3 weeks,
the majority of the wildebeest calve. The sea of grass provides little cover
and the young are easy pickings for a variety of predators. Wildebeest calves
can run minutes after they are born and within 3 days they are normally strong
enough to keep up with the herd. Lunch, Dinner and overnight as per the
standard and type of accommodation option requested
Day 4 Ndutu – Serengeti Plains
Serengeti
National Park
Non game-viewing travel time: 2
hours
Distance: 80 km
After breakfast we head towards the central Serengeti National Park, also known as the Seronera. We descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species.
We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park.
Dinner and overnight in the Seronera area, as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
Distance: 80 km
After breakfast we head towards the central Serengeti National Park, also known as the Seronera. We descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species.
We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park.
Dinner and overnight in the Seronera area, as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
Day 5 Serengeti Plains
Serengeti
National park
Be
one of only a few fortunate people to glide in a Hot Air Balloon over the
Serengeti Plains (available at supplementary cost by pre-arrangement). Floating
silently above the awakening bush, while spotting wildlife and enjoying the
amazing scenery of Africa, across rivers and over numerous small villages.
After breakfast enjoy a full day game drive in the Serengeti National Park. The
majority of the wildebeest migration normally passes through the Seronera in
late November to middle November, when they migrate from Kenya’s Masai Mara in
north to the Ndutu area in the south. The migration then passes through this
area again in April when they move west to the Western Corridor of the
Serengeti National Park. The Seronera area is also an ideal starting to point
to visit the eastern and southern short-grass plains of the Serengeti National
Park. \
Dinner and overnight in the Seronera area, as per the standard and type of
accommodation option requested.
Day 6 Serengeti Plains – moshi
moshi
After breakfast at your
accommodation we depart to the Seronera airstrip and enjoy a game drive
en-route to the airstrip.
Around midmorning join a scheduled flight from Seronera airstrip to Arusha airport. Upon arrival to moshi airport, meet our driver and transfer to /Moshi town. On arrival we will have lunch and then we will end our African safari adventure. You will be taken to your hotel, which ends our safari services.
Departure dates
The departure dates for all our Africa safaris, tours, holidays and travel packages are totally flexible according to your own personal needs. Please contact us for further and more detailed information.
Around midmorning join a scheduled flight from Seronera airstrip to Arusha airport. Upon arrival to moshi airport, meet our driver and transfer to /Moshi town. On arrival we will have lunch and then we will end our African safari adventure. You will be taken to your hotel, which ends our safari services.
Departure dates
The departure dates for all our Africa safaris, tours, holidays and travel packages are totally flexible according to your own personal needs. Please contact us for further and more detailed information.
Safari Include:
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges
- Private safari guide
- Maasai Experience tour
- Extended Toyota Land Cruiser
- Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
- Transfers in both directions between the International Airport and Moshi.
- All entrance Park fees
- NgorongoroCrater fees
- 18% VAT to our entrance fees.
- All meals while on safari.
- One night Hotel accommodation in Moshi/Arusha.
- Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
Safari Exclude:
- Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival, USA and CANADA passport holders USD.100
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed above
- Optional Tours (balloon rides
USD. 540 per person etc)
5. Tips and any items of personal nature
5.
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This is a great place and you can see large number of animals at one place. I really enjoy tanzania migration safari
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