5 Days Northern Migration Budget Safari.

5.0 (1 reviews) Arusha, Tanzania
Duration5 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
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Overview

Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO site, offering an unforgettable experience surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife, including the Big Five. The safari starts with a visit to Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Next, it takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, which has an alkaline lake that attracts flamingos and diverse ecosystems supporting tree-climbing lions and elephants. The last day's activities include more game drives in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which sheds light on how Maasai communities coexist with the area's unique topography and fauna. With Tanzania's renowned natural wonders and abundant biodiversity, this safari promises a well-rounded experience.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Professional guide/driver
  • Tips

What to expect

Day 1: Tarangire National Park
  1. Tarangire National Park
    6h
    Large herds of elephants migrate through the park, which is well-known for having an impressive concentration of elephants. Numerous bird species, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and zebras are among the other wildlife that can be found in Tarangire. Open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and charming baobab trees coexist in the landscape to create a captivating and varied setting. after game you will go to overnight at Ngedere Lodge
Day 2: Central Serengeti National park
  1. Serengeti National Park
    8h
    After breakfast, your guide will arrive at your hotel and head towards Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch and game viewing. As you leave the highlands, you'll descend into the heart of wild Africa—the Serengeti National Park—where endless plains stretch as far as the eye can see. You'll also make a brief stop at a viewpoint on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

    Among the many animals you may encounter are lions, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, giraffes, and more. You'll stop for a picnic lunch inside the park.

    In the evening, you'll arrive at your Public campsite in the heart of the Serengeti. You'll drive to your accommodation, where you can relax, enjoy dinner in beautiful surroundings, and retire to your well-appointed quarters.
Day 3: Northern Serengeti National park
  1. Serengeti National Park
    7h
    You will enjoy an early breakfast and set off on a game drive around 6:30 a.m., spending 6-7 hours exploring the amazing Serengeti.

    This will be the highlight of your 5-day safari.

    The Serengeti is home to abundant wildlife, including impalas, buffalo's, crocodiles, and hippos. It's especially famous for the great migrating herds: 250,000 zebras, 1.5 million wildebeest, and 500,000 antelopes. The animals' migration is driven by rainfall and varies each year. Besides the migrating herds, you may also see predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions.

    After an extensive game drive, you'll return to the camp around 2:00 p.m. to relax, and relive the memories of the day.
Day 4: Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro crater
  1. Serengeti National Park
    7h
    After a hearty breakfast, you will set out for a full-day game drive in the Central Serengeti.

    You'll explore the diverse habitats of this iconic park, including the renowned short grass plains. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of massive herds of wildebeest and zebras. In January, during a brief period of about three weeks, the majority of the wildebeest give birth, with around half a million calves born in a remarkable synchronized birthing event.

    The open grasslands offer little cover, but the young wildebeest can run within minutes of being born and are typically strong enough to keep up with the herd within three days. after game you will go to Ngorongoro crater for overnight at Simba Campsite
Day 5: Ngorongoro crater
  1. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    6h
    Early risers are rewarded with breathtaking views of the rising sun over the crater’s edge before embarking on a journey to the Ngorongoro Crater after a hearty breakfast.

    This UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Seven Wonders of Africa, was formed about three million years ago. It is 610 meters deep and covers roughly 260 square kilometers. With a dense animal population of approximately 25,000 ungulates, the crater offers the best game viewing in all of Tanzania. Within minutes, you can see wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and some of the more than 500 bird species present.

    With a bit of luck, you might even spot endangered black rhinos grazing in the grass. After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch, you will leave the crater in the afternoon and travel back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation or the airport.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Clock Tower is located close to the intersection of Uhuru Road, at the intersection of Boma Road and Makongoro Road. Its striking design makes it difficult to ignore.

End point

The Clock Tower is located close to the intersection of Uhuru Road, at the intersection of Boma Road and Makongoro Road. Its striking design makes it difficult to ignore.

Pickup details

We pickup all travelers

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Optional Airport Transfers. Airport transfers are not included in the package price. However, for your convenience, Vision Safari & Tours can arrange a private airport transfer upon request: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha: USD 40. Arusha Airport to Arusha Town: USD 15 If you would like us to arrange your airport transfer, please let us know in advance so we can coordinate your pick-up and drop-off smoothly. Payment can be made in cash/Credit Card upon arrival.
  • Luggage Information Safari vehicles have limited luggage space, so we recommend travelling with soft-sided bags or backpacks rather than large hard-shell suitcases. If you are travelling with larger or excess luggage, we can safely store it at our office in Arusha while you are on safari and arrange for it to be available again at the end of your trip.
  • Estimated Return Time On the final day of the safari, after your last game drive, we will begin the journey back to Arusha. Depending on the park location, road conditions, and any stops along the way, you can generally expect to arrive in Arusha at approximately 4:30–5:00 PM.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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