The Great Migration Safari
The Great Migration Safari
The Great Migration Safari
7 Days Starting and ending in Arusha
Visiting: Arusha, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
Tour operator:
Tour code:
158308
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Age range:
3-99
Special diets catered:
Meat, Kosher, Halal, Jain, Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
A whole week of amazing wildlife, with our safari visiting both Northern and Central Serengeti, ensuring that you see the very best of the world’s greatest natural park. And that’s not all… we finish this incredible adventure at a completely different location, the equally amazing Ngorongoro. Wonderful experiences which will remain with you forever. Expect to tick off a long list of animals, found for you by your expert driver-guide. Watch out for Wildebeest and Zebra lion, elephant, buffalo, maybe cheetah plus many, many more as well as colourful birdlife. Beautiful Tanzania will simply unveil itself before your very eyes!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kilimanjaro International Airport To Arusha
Location: Arusha
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Katambuga House or Similar, a 3 star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our experienced driver guides, ready to greet and escort you to Arusha and your chosen hotel. He will introduce you to this wonderful city and country.
Day 2 : Arusha Airport To Northern Serengeti
Location: Serengeti
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Intimate Camp Zebra or similar, a 3 star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
From your Arusha accommodation, and after your breakfast, your Alaitol Safaris driver will transfer you to Arusha airport for your flight to Kogatende airstrip (via Kilimanjaro and Manyara) in the Northern Serengeti.
On arrival, you will be met by your driver-guide, who will take you to your camp to enjoy a hot lunch. After your meal, you leave on an afternoon game-drive for your first taste of the Northern Serengeti. Between July and October, there can be simply astonishing numbers of animals gathering along the banks of the Mara river.
Day 3 : Northern Serengeti
Location: Serengeti
Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLodgeLodge
Accommodation Name: Intimate Camp Zebra/ similar a 3 Star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
After your breakfast, you will embark with your driver-guide on a full-day game drive, looking out for elephant and buffalo, eland and gazelle. Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to spot something really special: perhaps a cheetah, or even a rare black rhino, of which a small population are resident here. Of course, during these months the Great Migration remains the real focus, with the mighty Mara river proving the obstacle for wildebeest as they seek to cross to and from the Maasai Mara in neighboring Kenya.
Day 4 : Northern Serengeti To Central Serengeti
Location: Serengeti
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Intimate Camp Seronera
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Before leaving the northern part of amazing Serengeti, we take the opportunity this morning to spend more time observing this wonder of the natural world. As well as the huge herds, other animals in the Serengeti include giraffe, gazelle, impala, hartebeest and waterbuck – your driver-guide will be on the lookout for these, as well as some of the over 500 species of birdlife that have been spotted here, and will be able to tell you all about them.
In the afternoon, we return to the central part of Serengeti, where you will be taken to your chosen accommodation for relaxation and your evening meal.
Day 5 : Serengeti National Park
Location: Serengeti
Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLodgeLodgeLodgeLodge
Accommodation Name: Intimate Camp Seronera
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Waking up in the Serengeti is something really special. Sights, sounds and smells of Africa are all around us, and ahead is a full day of adventure in the world’s most famous national park. After breakfast, we start today with the morning section of our game drive in Serengeti National Park, marvelling at the stunning scenery, ever changing light and always entertaining wildlife, all explained to you by your expert driver-guide.
After our picnic lunch, we set off again, searching for wildlife in this awe-inspiring park. Serengeti’s wonders evolve subtly as the day progresses. The myriad animals and birds are the ‘stars of the show’ and Nature’s dramas can unfold at any time. Of course, the animals don’t work to any schedule, so we may find lion or leopard, elephant and zebra, cheetah and antelope at any time on our drives. At the end of the afternoon, we return to the camp for dinner and some much needed rest.
Day 6 : Ngorongoro Crater
Location: Ngorongoro
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Ngorongoro Farm Lodge/ similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning depart to Ngorongoro Crater with a stop at Ngorongoro Masai boma to visit the masai communty. Descent into the Crater to view game on the vast grasslands of the crater-floor. Spectacular animal life can be found throughout the year due to the permanent availability of grass and water. Local wildlife includes black manned lion, the highly endangered black rhino, wildebeest, zebra, elephant, hippo, jackal and hyena. In the afternoon continue to Karatu.
Day 7 : Kwaheri(Departure Swahili)
Location: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks
After breakfast guided farm walk with an introduction to the cultivation of coffee. Return with picnic-lunch to Arusha with arrival in the early afternoon.
Drop-off Arusha airport or Kilimanjaro Airport to connect with your international flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Hot Lunch.
Journey time and Distance: 5 hours, 245 km from Ngorongoro to Airport
What's Included
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Pick-up services at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
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Arrival and Departure Transfer: TO/FROM.
TO/FROM Kilimanjaro International or Arusha Airport One arrival Transfer One departure Transfer
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Accommodation as per the itinerary.
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Meals
6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners
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Emergency medical evacuation insurance.
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Domestic Flights.
Experience a Caravan Flight Flight from Arusha Airport to Kogatende Airstrip (Northern Serengeti).
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National park fees.
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Transport
4x4 Custom built –Toyota Land Cruiser equipped with pop-up roof, Opening Sliding windows, Seat Belts, Heavy duty wheels, and Extra Fuel tanks, Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Eco-friendly Trash Bag, Wi-Fi onboard during the safari, Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smartphones.
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Professional Driver guide.
Friendly, Experienced, and Passionate.
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Unlimited Game drives.
What's Not Included
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International flights.
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Visa
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Travel Insurance
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Medical Insurance.
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Balloon Safari.
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Any changes are done by you.
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Drinks at the lodges/camps.
All kinds of soft drinks and hard drinks at the lodges/camps are not included.
Optional Extras
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Serengeti Balloon Safari
Departing at sunrise, a hot air balloon provides a superb view of the plains. Flying low over big herds make this one of the best ways to witness the Great Migration. Despite the early wake-up call and freezing temperatures, remaining unnoticed by the Big Five makes the experience completely worth it.
Accommodation
Katambuga House
Intimate Camp Zebra
Intimate Camp Seronera
Ngorongoro Farm House
Check out our Q&As
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The Alaitol safari Safari vehicle: 7 seater
4X4 Custom built – Toyota Landcruiser Pop-up Roof, Opening Sliding windows, Seat Belts, Heavy duty wheels, and Extra Fuel tanks. Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Eco friendly Trash Bag. Wi-Fi on board during safari, Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smart phones
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COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
• Alaitol Safaris team is full vaccinated against covid. • Face masks required for travelers in public areas. • Face masks provided for travelers. • Hand sanitiser available to travelers and staff. • Social distancing enforced throughout experience. • Gear/equipment sanitized between use • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized.
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Tanzania is open for Tourist?
Tanzania is open and we welcome guests. If you need a break from Covid19 and after weighing the risks, decide to come, we welcome you to the fresh air, the campfires, and the open spaces. Come and rejuvenate in our wild isolation.
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What is the Alaitol safari Safari vehicle look like?
7 seaters 4X4 Custom built – Toyota Landcruiser Pop-up Roof, Opening Sliding windows, Seat Belts, Heavy duty wheels, and Extra Fuel tanks. Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Eco friendly Trash Bag. Wi-Fi on board during safari, Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smart phones
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, you can join the tour once it has departed.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
About 2 weeks before your travel dates we will send you a final program that will include: • Contact list for accommodation and relevant personnel • The final tour program • Service vouchers (where needed) • Domestic flight tickets (Where needed) • Tipping guide lines • Status report
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Is it safe to go on safari during the COVID-19 pandemic period?
Alaitol Safari are a responsible tour operator and take very seriously the measures required to keep guests and staff safe. Our Standard Operating Procedures set out all the requirements to provide a safe environment from the time of your arrival to your departure; our staff are all trained, and our vehicles are regularly cleaned. In addition, we choose accommodation who happy the same standards.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
At Alaitol Safaris, a certain percentage of every safari goes towards supporting our charity efforts and developing our communities.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of alaitol safari charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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Covid19 Update
Tanzania is open and we welcome guests.
If you need a break from Covid19 and after weighing the risks, decide to come, we welcome you to the fresh air, the campfires, and the open spaces. Come and rejuvenate in our wild isolation.
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