There are a few natural wonders of the living world that people always seem to want to experience … one of those is the Annual Migrations in the Serengeti, when giant herds of Wildebeest and Zebra travel up and down the length of the Serengeti.
Approximate Migration Route
The great herds can be found around Ngorongoro / Olduvai in January moving south and then up north to the Maswa Game Reserve by April, crossing the Mbalageti and Grumeti and heading north via Loliondo to reach the Masai Mara by August where the herds turn around and by October are headed south again to Ngorongoro.
The migration covers the greater portion of one of the most incredible national parks in the African Continent and passes through some of its most scenic areas – the Masai Mara, Ngorongoro and Olduvai.
If you are considering a visit to experience the Annual Migrations it is a perfect chance to take in the opportunity to visit some of the Highlights of Tanzania, and Kenya, and to take the opportunity to do more than just see the big five, but possibly also take in some Chimpanzee or Gorilla Sightseeing.
With the incredible array of wildlife and sightseeing options there is an almost likewise incredible array of accommodation options – mobile tented camps, safari lodges, hotels, luxury tented camps and more. There is literally something for everyone. If you would like to see one of our suggested Tanzania Itineraries that can be used to see the migrations than read on ..
The Annual Migrations happen year round, it is a matter of planning when and where if you wish to experience them
Day 1: Dar es Salaam
Met on arrival at Dar es salaam airport and shuttle road transfer to your hotel. Accommodation at Dar es salaam
Day 2: Selous Reserve
Airport transfer, 14h00 depart Dar es Salaam for Selous Game Reserve. Late lunch or picnic to be served before starting an afternoon game viewing in the Reserve. 16.00 pm-18.00 pm. Accommodation at Selous campsite. Meals included: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner.
Suggested Luxury Tented Accommodation: Serena Selous Camp
Day 3: Selous Reserve
After breakfast, have a walking safari in the Reserve. Lunch at the Lodge. Evening Boat Safari on one the lakes found in the Selous Game Reserve. Accommodation at Selous Campsite Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4: Selous/Dar & Fly to Arusha
After breakfast, collect packed lunches and drive back to Dar es Salaam and drop off at the Dar es salaam Airport for your schedule flight to Kilimanjaro Airport, free courtesy shuttle to Arusha. Accommodation at Arusha. Meals included: breakfast, packed lunch.
Suggested Hotel: Mount Meru Hotel
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
8.30AM drive( about 3hr30 ), enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, have your first glance of the fanstastic view of the Ngorongoro Crater at the view site, continue descent onto the crater floor, game drive on the crater floor. This is the only Park where, Black Rhino could be spotted. packed lunch at a picnic site. Accommodation at Ngorongoro. Meals included: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Suggested Lodge: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Day 6: Serengeti Park
After breakfast, drive past the rim of the crater and descend to Olduvai Gorge, visit Museum, before you arrive at Naabi Park gate, ( Naabi Park gate is the border between Ngorongoro Conservation area and Serengeti National Park ), here you will have a possibility of doing a short 45minutes designated Nature Trail Walk on the Slopes of Naabi hill. You will enter Serengeti National Park and game-drive enroute to and lunch. A further afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park Before 6pm you will return to our lodge. Accommodation at Serengeti. Meals included: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Mobile Tented Camp: Kati Kati Tented Camp
Day 7: Serengeti Park
AM and PM game drive of Serengeti National Park ( lunch or Packed lunch, as game drives times will depend on where the cats can be best spotted ). ( usually game drives are either from 6.30am to 8.30am and 3pm to 6pm or a full day from 8am to 5pm with packed lunch breaks at designated picnic sites in the park where toilet facilities are available ). Accommodation at Serengeti. Meals included: breakfast, lunch or packed lunch and dinner
Day 8: Fly Serengeti to Arusha
After breakfast, we drive drive to Serengeti Airstrip for a schedule flight to Arusha. Arrival early noon time. End of Tour. Accommodation: Arusha. Meals included: breakfast.
Day 9: Fly to Mahale
AM: Road transfer to Arusha Airport for your shared schedule flight to Mahale. Arrival transfer to Kungwe. Activities: Full board accommodation, laundry, All drinks ( except champagne ) All airport transfers, chimpanzee trekking, Forest walk, snorkelling. Meals included: breakfast, lunch or packed lunch and dinner
Accommodation at Kungwe Beach Lodge
Day 10: Mahale Chimpanzee Trekking
Activities: Full board accommodation, laundry, All drinks ( except champagne ) All airport transfers, chimpanzee trekking, Forest walk, snorkelling. Meals included: breakfast, lunch or packed lunch and dinner
Day 11: Mahale Chimpanzee Trekking
Activities: Full board accommodation, laundry, All drinks ( except champagne ) All airport transfers, chimpanzee trekking, Forest walk, snorkelling. Meals included: breakfast, lunch or packed lunch and dinner
Day 12: Fly to Arusha
After breakfast at the lodge, we are transfer to Mahale Airstrip for our shared flight back to Arusha. Arrival afternoon. End of Tour. Meals included: breakfast.
