9 days Tanzania Serengeti migration safari

9 days Serengeti migration safari – may -early July

Drive in – drive out

Serengeti migration tour towards the western corridor is one of the packages that any traveler will enjoy. At the beginning of May most animals will have to start moving towards the western side of the Serengeti while some of them will head directly on the northern side, by the end of May most of them will start accumulating at the borders of the grumeti river before crossing it. The grumeti river although not large as the northern mara river offers a massive challenge to the animals, and an incredible sight to all action lovers when it comes to wildlife.

At the beginning of June that’s when all the action starts at the grumeti river as thousands of the wildebeests make their way across the crocodile infested river, the sight is just dramatical and graphic, while some animals break their legs on the river banks, other will be fighting off the predators who are constantly trying to snatch their neck, while some who are weak lose their battle and surrender to defeat, only the strong ones makes it through this first barrier.

Enjoy this thrilling sight while in your safari vehicle with our professional guide who will enlighten you on the ongoing events, book now this adventurous Serengeti migration tour in western corridor

Highlights

Day 1: Moshi – tarangire

Day 2: manyara/karatu – lake eyasi – manyara /karatu

Day 3: manyara /karatu – central Serengeti

Day 4: full day central Serengeti

Day 5: Seronera (central Serengeti) – western Serengeti

Day 6:western Serengeti - central Serengeti Seronera

Day 7: central Serengeti – Ngorongoro conservation area

Day 8: Ngorongoro crater – manyara /karatu

Day 9: lake manyara – Arusha /Moshi

DAY 1

MOSHI – TARANGIRE

Think of elephants, think of tarangire, visit this elephants haven on your first day of migration safari in Tanzania. There’s a lot to see in tarangire and memories to be made, enjoy each minute while here, get a chance to spot popular animals like gazelles, lions, leopards, zebras, impalas and rarely seen ones like wild dogs. Tarangire simply has it all from the stunning surrounding with the presence of the ancient baobab trees to the magical Tara River that acts like a main stream in the park. enjoy this adventurous day before heading to manyara / karatu for night’s rest

DAY 2

MANYARA/KARATU-LAKE EYASI-MANYARA/KARATU

Journey to the glorious and picturesque territory of lake eyasi situated in the southwest of Ngorongoro crater. the lake is part of the magnificent line of the east African rift valley lakes and it stretches out for about 50km southwest with the magical plains of Serengeti spreading on its north side. There are miles upon miles of landscapes around the lake to explore, full of ancient baobab trees. Observe the early morning hunting display, gathering honey, and traditional dance performances by the local people.

lake eyasi boasts of some wildlife and wide range of bird species, so keep your eyes open to spot some. After the whole day of adventure, you will drive back to karatu/manyara for a night’s rest

DAY 3

MANYARA/KARATU – CENTRAL SERENGETI

Get your mind ready as this is the day that you will be visiting the oldest eco system on earth, a perfect mixture of animals and the ancient land. Your drive from manyara/karatu will take about 6 hours but rest assured you won’t be bored as you will pass along some incredible spots and you will get enough time to rest and enjoy yourself. Serengeti is one of the most visited parks in Africa due to its beautiful nature and the presence of wide range of animals including the big five, you will make your way to the central Serengeti while doing late afternoon game drive. If you get lucky you might even spot the shy cheetah on your first day of safari. Spend the night in one of the lodge/ campsite preparing for another adventure the following day

DAY 4

FULL DAY GAME DRIVE- CENTRAL SERENGETI

Enjoy the whole day going around the popular area in central Serengeti, this is one of the places that has a lot to offer and see, get around and spot all your favorite classic Africa animals. central Serengeti is one of those areas that has a lot of resident animals so it can be enjoyed all throughout the year, the part boast of different wild animals like lions, leopards, cheetah, wild dogs, giraffes, and birds like ostrich, yellow buck and many more. After spending the whole day navigating this park you will get back to your lodge in the late evening and get some rest while preparing for another day of adventure

DAY 5

CENTRAL SERENGETI – WESTERN SERENGETI

Travel towards the western part of Serengeti while game driving, this part of Serengeti is very popular during the May to July period as thousands and thousands of migratory animals make their way across the grumeti and Mbalageti rivers. You will spend the whole day following their interaction with the predators that are trying to take them down and change them into a meal. Night will be spent in one of the accommodation facilities in western Serengeti

DAY 6

WESTERN SERENGETI – CENTRAL SERENGETI

After breakfast we will resume with game viewing. The main features in the Western Corridor are the Grumeti and Mbalageti rivers, flowing almost parallel to each other; they both support a band of evergreen forest. The rivers sustain a permanent game population of both predators and prey which makes it an exciting spot for game viewing as animals fulfill their life circle duties. Large pods of hippos and huge crocodiles can also be found in the Grumeti River. The wildebeest normally gather around waterholes in morning in high densities, that they seem like ants swarming around a nest. After game drive we head back to central Serengeti.

Dinner and overnight in Central Serengeti in the accommodation requested

DAY 7

CENTRAL SERENGETI- NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Another day, another adventure! wake up and get a warm breakfast as you spend your last day in Serengeti, enjoy each minute in the park as you will be heading out after lunch hour. Serengeti still remains undefeated when it comes to wildlife presence so while here you have a chance to spot all known animals and even the rarely seen ones, in the afternoon you will slowly drive out of the park and head to the crater rim where you will have dinner and spend the night

DAY 8

NGORONGORO CRATER -MANYARA/KARATU

Wake up early and breath the fresh air of Africa and get a chance to spot the magnificent sunrise if weather permits, your day will be filled with magical activities so prepare you mind and be positive about spotting all your favorite animals. Ngorongoro crater is also known as the animal’s paradise, the famous spot harbors more 25,000 wild animals and it has become one of the rare areas where one can spot the black rhino on a day trip. You will spend the whole day searching for the classical big five and head out of the crater in the late afternoon. spend the night in manyara / karatu

DAY 9

MANYARA/KARATU- LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK- MOSHI/ARUSHA

What an adventure! This will be the last day of safari so get the best out of each minute you spend on the national park, lake manyara may be overlooked by many but it is one of the best places to visit in Tanzania. the beautiful surroundings, and diverse presence of animals is what makes it even more special, this is also the park where the tree climbing lions were first discovered. Spend the day dotting on this magnificent piece of nature and enjoy to the fullest before heading to Moshi / arusha in the late afternoon