8 Days Wildebeest Migration Photography Safari in Tanzania

Code: EMT-8Lodge

8 DAYS - 7 NIGHTS

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Our 8-day Wildebeest Migration Photography Safari in Tanzania has been designed specifically to help you see the great migration during the calving season; we have designed the itinerary to visit the southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area) and central Serengeti (Seronera), where the majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found from December through March. With this Tanzanian safari, you’ll have the chance to see Africa’s Big 5 (lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinos), as well as other wildlife species that inhabit these national parks.

This best Tanzania safari can start in JRO or Arusha.

Trip Type: All of our safaris in Tanzania are private, ensuring that you will get the most out of your experience in Tanzania.

Best time to visit: late December to early March

If you have more time, consider pairing these Tanzania safari tours with an exhilarating climbing Kilimanjaro tour or a leisurely beach holiday in Zanzibar!

8-Day Tanzania Photo Safari Price

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Optional Safari Activities

Maasai Village Visit ($50 per vehicle)
Balloon Safari Tours ($550 per person)

8-Day Photo Safari in TanzaniaIncludes

Pick up & drop off at Arusha town (any hotel)
Game viewing in 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof on exclusive basis
Park fees and conservation fees as per itinerary
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Accommodation in mid-range safari lodges or tented camps
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Drinking water, Soft drinks, Beer, and wine in Jeep
Binoculars
18% VAT on park fees and game drives for safari.

8-Day Tanzania Safari Excludes

International and domestic flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
Tips and gratuities for the guide and lodge staff
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Soft drinks or alcoholic beverages at accommodations
Airport transfers (unless stated otherwise)

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

You will be picked up from the airport by Ernest Magic Tours & Safaris representative who will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha, where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come.

Meals
Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Under the Shade Safari Lodge

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:00am and take you to a very special safari park in Tanzania. Tarangire is famous for its diverse landscape with nine different vegetation zones. The Tarangire safari park is particularly known for the abundance of ancient baobab trees (the largest trees on the continent), which fill the landscape and dwarf the animals next to them. The river in the park is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and, of course, African elephants. In fact, Tarangire has the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country and provides unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families. In the afternoon we will still do a game drive before continuing to your accommodation.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Heart & Soul Lodge

We’ll get an early start this morning to begin our wildebeest calving safari, driving west through the world-renowned Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stopping to take a peek at the volcanic caldera of Ngorongoro Crater along the way. After about five or six hours on the road, we’ll reach the Ndutu region, which lies at the southern tip of the Serengeti. Ndutu is known for lush green plains dotted with flat-topped acacia trees, shallow alkaline lakes where flamingos and other birds gather in great numbers, and—of course—thousands of newborn wildebeest. We’ll keep our eyes peeled as we travel through the bush on our way to tonight’s camp, getting our first glimpse of the many young antelope hidden amongst the herds.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Sero Tented Camps

Are you ready for a full day in the African bush? We’ll have the entire day at our disposal, affording us the freedom to roam far and wide across the lush Ndutu savanna in search of calving wildebeest and all of the other species you’ve traveled so far to see. We’ll keep a close watch for any predators stalking along the perimeter of the migratory wildebeest and zebra herds; Ndutu is an especially great place to find the cheetah, and the entire Serengeti is rife with lions and hyenas. We can either return to camp for lunch or select a scenic spot right in the bush to enjoy a picnic-style meal in the middle of the Tanzanian wilderness. These are the moments that make for an authentic safari experience; there’s nothing quite like digging into a packed lunch while massive herds of wildebeest and zebra mill about nearby. Later, we’ll return to the camp for dinner and another night’s rest.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Sero Tented Camps

Today you will have the half-day game drive in Ndutu, and then later on in the day you will proceed to Serengeti National Park, the world’s last great wildlife refuge, as it contains an estimated three million large animals, most of which take part in a seasonal migration that is one of nature’s wonders. The area covers 14,763 sq km, and the name ‘Serengeti’ comes from the Maasai ‘Siringet,’ meaning ‘endless plains.’

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Serengeti Safari Lodge

Day 6: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater

On this day we suggest a very early wake-up in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you’ll ever witness. It’s really one of the most beautiful experiences to have. After the game drive, we return to the camp for a rewarding brunch, and then we’ll proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the 8th wonder of the natural world. The crater spreads for 102 sq. miles and has 2,000 ft high walls, making it virtually a Noah’s ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It’s one of the very rare locations on the whole continent where you can witness the black rhino. The concentration of African wildlife is the greatest on the continent. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest, and open plains. It’s also famous for its elephants, which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. This is due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a wonder of the natural world.

You will reach Ngorongoro in time for a sundowner.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After breakfast, we descend back into the crater for an early morning game drive, hoping the cool morning air allows for us to see some active wildlife. As the temperatures rise, we may head to the hippo pool to see these spectacular creatures enjoying a dip to beat the heat. As lunch approaches, we make our way to the picnic site on the lake, taking in the spectacular views and having a bite to eat before you head out on the final game drive. After our last glimpse of the park, we head towards the crater rim to make the journey back to Arusha for the evening.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Under the Shade Safari Lodge

Day 8: Departure Day in Tanzania

We will transfer you from the hotel to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will fly back home. If you have more time you can extend your tour to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, but additional cost will be required

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