Kenya Tanzania Herdtracker Migration Safari - 08 Days

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya

1. Maasai Mara National Reserve
   5h
   You will be picked at your hotel at 0700 Hrs. You will embark on your Kenya safari proceeding north of Nairobi and into the great rift valley with a brief stopover at the view point.
   The Great Rift Valley is one of the wonders of the world, stretching from the Syria, down through Africa, stretching as far as Mozambique. The mesmerizing view, as you approach from Nairobi, Kenya is breathtaking. The ground suddenly disappears from under you to show the huge expanse of the great rift, stretching into the horizon in either direction. Proceed via the Masai town of Narok through endless Savannah plains dotted with acacias and finally into the Masai Mara reserve in time for lunch. You will drive amidst thousands of Wildebeest as you drive deep towards the Masai Mara.
   After lunch, we will have some rest and depart the camp for our evening game drive at approximately 1600 Hours. Animals to be seen here include the Lions, Hippos, Leopards, Cheetah, Giraffe, Hyenas among many other herbivores.

Day 2: On Safari at Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya

1. Maasai Mara National Reserve
   7h
   Early morning breakfast followed by a full day of game drives within the reserve. The Masai Mara is famous for its black mane lions and the annual wildebeest migration.
   This is probably one of Kenya's most visited reserve with an extraordinary density of animals including the Big five and many other varieties of plains game. The Mara River cuts through the Mara and Serengeti Eco systems giving life to the both reserves before finally pouring out into the Lake Victoria.
   Impressive and most notable is the wildebeest, zebra and gazelle instinct led migration from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Mara in Kenya. This journey is coupled by numerous obstacles which makes it even more magnificent. You will have a picnic lunch and continue with the game drives arriving at the lodge in the evening.

Day 3: Masai Mara Kenya to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

1. Serengeti National Park
   3h
   After an early breakfast, we will depart form the Masai Mara taking with you picnic lunch. You will exit the Masai Mara through and drive up the Olololo escarpment towards the Kenya Tanzania border at Sirare. Upon arrival you will be assisted with the visa and immigration formalities and meet up with our guide from Tanzania. You will embark on a continuation of the safari towards Serengeti, stopping for picnic lunch. You will drive into the Serengeti in the afternoon and start your game drive en route as you drive towards the Northern Serengeti where the herds will be congregation as they cross from the Masai Mara in Kenya to Serengeti.
   We will arrive at our luxury camp at Serengeti in time for an amazing sunset over the Serengeti plains. This will be our home for the next three days.

Day 4: On Safari at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

1. Serengeti National Park
   7h
   Enjoy a full day at Serengeti National Park. After an early morning breakfast, proceed to take an exciting morning drive in the Serengeti.
   We will follow the Migrating Wildebeest herds as the congregate towards the Western and Southern Serengeti as the herds are migrating towards the Ndutu area. This spectacle is followed closely by the predators. Wed will have our drives following the Mara River in search of the elusive leopard on the riverine forest belt.
   Serengeti National Park is renowned for being home to over 500 birds species like lovebirds, ostrich, vultures, Kori bastard etc. and over 4 million animals species like hyenas, African wild dogs, water bucks, Topi cheetahs plus many more. Apart from the animals and birds, you will also have the pleasure of viewing Serengeti’s scenic topography which comprises of Savannah plains, acacia trees, river line bushes, rivers and scrubs. Drive back to your camp for dinner and a evening drink around the fireplace.

Day 5: On Safari Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

1. Serengeti National Park
   8h
   Our drive today will take us south of the Serengeti towards the Seronera area. We will start our game drive as we drive south towards the Moru Kopjes.
   We will have a game drive following the Seronera River, and which is good for possible lion, Thomson gazelle, topi, ostrich and cheetah sightings. We will enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch at the Centre in the shade of the giant acacia trees. In the afternoon we will follow the Kopjes Circuit, which goes anti-clockwise around the Masai Kopjes, which usually attract a number of lion and some formidably large cobras.
   This makes the kopjes particularly good for spotting wildlife in the dry seasons – including lions, which like to lie in wait for animals coming to drink!. We will arrive at our camp at the Turner Springs as the sun sets in time for a drink sitting cracking around the fireplace and evening dinner.

Day 6: Serengeti Tanzania to Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania

1. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
   8h
   After an early breakfast, we will depart our camp and start a game drive en route as we head for the Ngorongoro Conservation area.
   We will descend 600m into this magnificent crater for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority 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 its huge population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor. We will later exit the crater and drive towards the Ngorongoro Highlands arriving at our lodge in the evening as the sun sets over the Horizon.

Day 7: Ngorongoro to Tarangire Tanzania

1. Tarangire National Park
   7h
   We will have early morning breakfast and depart from the Ngorongoro Highlands driving towards the Tarangire. We will stop at Mto wa Mbu for a morning cultural tour and hot lunch. We will then drive into the Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive. We will have a game drive en route to our camp at Tarangire.
2. Mto wa Mbu
   1h
   You will stop over at Mto WaMbu for a cultural experience. Here our guide will take you a a guided walk through the markets and get to see and experience the everyday life for different cultural tribed as they live and go about their daily life. You will also visit a local Banana Beer production shop and get to see and sample the local banana beer. A final stop will be at the Makonde tribe carving shop where you meet the Makonde people originally from Mozambique and learn their carving art and way of life. You will have cultural and traditional lunch and later on proceed towards Tarangire national park.

Day 8: Tarangire to Arusha Tanzania

1. Tarangire National Park
   5h
   After an early breakfast we will depart camp and drive to the Tarangire National park for our half day game drive. We will have an extensive game drive in the Tarangire national Park. The park runs along the line of the Tarangire River and is mainly made up of low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. Its natural vegetation mainly consists of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals, during Tanzania’s dry season.
   The Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This African National Park is also home to three rare species of animals – the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, as well as a few Ashy Starlings.
   We will have picnic hot lunch and exit the park as we start our drive back to Arusha where the safari ends.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels