Tanzania
Jun-Nov: 8-Day Budget Great Migration & Secrets of the Serengeti
2024:
$4,998 Group Departures
4 person minimum
$5,598 Go On Your Own
2 person minimum
Domestic flights required ~$1,498 p/p
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Tanzania
Jun-Nov: 8-Day Budget Great Migration & Secrets of the Serengeti
Destinations
- Kilimanjaro
- Tarangire National Park
- Silale Swamps
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Mara River
Highlights
- Unparalleled viewing of the fabled river crossings.
- Tarangire National Park, uncrowded and famous for its elephant migration and outstanding game.
Itinerary at a Glance
- DAY 1 Kilimanjaro
- DAY 2-3 Tarangire National Park
- DAY 4-7 Northern Serengeti National Park - Mara River Crossings
- DAY 8 Serengeti National Park / KIA, Home
Jun-Nov: 8-Day Budget Great Migration & Secrets of the Serengeti
Detailed Itinerary
Your exact itinerary will vary slightly by month based on location of the great migration
JUN - NOV: Migration on the Northern Serengeti, Mara River Crossings
Day 1 Arrival Kilimanjaro
Upon arrival at KIA you will be picked up by a private driver who will meet you outside the airport doors with a sign with your name on it. Transfer to Ngare Sero Mountain lodge, an exceptionally lovely family-run lodge with a great atmosphere and very kind staff.
Overnight: Karma Lodge Full board, Double rooms
Day 2 & 3 Tarangire National Park
After breakfast you will be picked up by your private guide in your private vehicle and transfer to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large herds of Elephants and ancient Baobab trees. Options for walking safaris, night game drives and fly camping using a mobile camp, for a more intimate and authentic experience of the bush and wildlife.
Overnight: Nasikia Ndovu Camp Full Board (all meals and drinks included)
Day 4-7 Serengeti National Park – Mara River Crossings
Explore the Central Serengeti, famous for its population of big cats including lions and cheetah and an area where great migration passes through twice a year. After a morning game drive, transfer to Kuro airstrip for an 11.10am flight to Kogatende airstrip, arriving around 12.45pm. The coming 4 days you will explore this amazing area right by the Mara River with a resident guide of Chaka Camp in an open safari vehicle. You’ll have the chance to see the famous river crossings, with thousands of wildebeest and zebra braving the crocodile-infested waters, and so much more, including rhino, leopard, and cheetah. Overnight at Chaka Camp, which has spectacular views and amazing cuisine.
Overnight at Mara Kati Kati Camp Double Tent
Day 8 Serengeti National Park / KIA, Home
Enjoy another almost full day in the Serengeti. After lunch in camp you will be brought to the Kogatende airstrip for an 18.15pm flight to KIA to connect to KLM flight home.
Tanzania Lodging
-KILIMANJARO
Karama Lodge
Nestled in the lush gardens and natural beauty of Suye Hill National Park, 10 minutes from the center of Arusha, Karama Lodge & Spa is the ideal home base for Tanzania safaris. Twenty-two stilted log cabins offer comfortable en-suite accommodation with a natural design – an excellent combination of unique comfort and style. Constructed with local materials, the cabins allow close proximity to the surrounding forest flora and fauna. Each cabin has its own wooden balcony with comfortable chairs where you can relax and admire the spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, the Maasai steppes beyond, and the surrounding lush vegetation and birdlife.
Karama also practices eco-friendly conservation in their daily operations, with the pool being kept free of chemicals, using natural salts for cleaning and the gardeners gather brush and fallen branches daily from the hillside to use in heating the water for the cabins and other building at Karama. Clean burning propane is also used as a backup for heating.
- TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Nasikia Ndovu Camp
Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge is located in the heart of Tarangire, Tanzania’s wild land and landscapes. Tarangire is famed for its massive elephant herds, true sense of wilderness and a gentle backdrop of baobabs. It is the lesser visited but more intriguing park on the northern circuit. At Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge, we have 12 permanent tents made up of ten standard suites, and 2 x two bed room inter-connected family suites.
The camp is open all year around and especially during the dry months, the massive elephant herds travel through the corridor between Manyara and Tarangire and spend their time in and around the park. This is because of their ability to uncover permanent sources of fresh water. We endeavour to retain the uniqueness and intimacy of the camp, while being directed by the location, wildlife and other factors of responsible tourism.
- NORTHERN SERENGETI / MARA RIVER
Mara Kati Kati Camp
Mara Kati Kati is a mobile camp strategically situated in north Serengeti, ideal for exploring the Mara Ecosystem. The camp offers comfortable accommodation together with the unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari experience on a camp. In its comfortable tents one will feel completely immersed in the surroundings and one can enjoy the rich animal life and vegetation of the area.
An original form of accommodation which resembles the old camps of the first explorers in Africa, with all the commodities of today.
The camp has been designed to cause a minimum impact on the environment. All of the infrastructure is mobile and the philosophy of the company is not to leave anything behind.
The tents are situated at ground level with a private porch. They overlook the savannah. Ample and comfortable. There is a choice of a double bed or two twin beds. The rooms have a bathroom with a bucket shower. The family tent consists of two interconnected tents and a shared bathroom and private porch.
Tanzania FAQ
Tanzania Facts for Visitors
Location
Located on the east coast of Africa, Tanzania is the biggest country of Eastern Africa, bordering Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west; and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south.
Size
At 947,303 square kilometres (365,756 sq mi),[6] Tanzania is the 13th largest country in Africa and the 31st largest in the world, ranked between the larger Egypt and smaller Nigeria.
Language
The official language is Swahili, which is generally spoken throughout the country, although there are various other local languages in the region. English is the second official language and the country’s commercial language. Arabic is widely spoken in the coastal areas, particularly in Zanzibar.
Religion
The main religions are Christianity and Islam, the latter especially in the coast region.
Currency
The currency unit is the Tanzanian Shilling.
Entry Requirements
To enter Tanzania, your passport must be valid for at least six months. Visas are required by almost all nationalities and can be obtained well in advance of departure. The cost of a visa is generally $50, depending on your nationality. (Tourist Visa Fees for American citizens $100). Tourist visas are usually issued for a 3 month period. For those who do not have a visa before arriving in Tanzania it is possible to obtain a tourist visa for a single entry at any one of the four main ports of entry into Tanzania: Dar Es Salaam International Airport, Zanzibar International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport and Namanga border crossing (Tanzania/Kenya border point). To determine whether you require a visa to enter Tanzania, contact the Tanzanian Embassy in your country.
This Trip's Exclusive Wildlife Features:
- The Ultimate Great Migration experience, designed by award-winning wildlife experts & safari guides.
- Choose from centrally located mid-range camps or private, uncrowded, upscale camps.
- Combine the Great Migration with secret Serengeti hot-spots like Kakessio, Matiti, and Endulen.
- Option for walking, mobile, and balloon safaris plus night drives for nocturnal animals.
- The Ultimate Great Migration experience, designed by award-winning wildlife experts & safari guides.
- Choose from centrally located mid-range camps or private, uncrowded, upscale camps.
- Combine the Great Migration with secret Serengeti hot-spots like Kakessio, Matiti, and Endulen.
- Option for walking, mobile, and balloon safaris plus night drives for nocturnal animals.
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