In July the migration is still in Tanzania - along the western corridor / Musabi areas all the way to Grumeti. Large groups of wildebeest are also up in Lobo area. We would expect the herds to remain spread out until it dries out further (there is still a good amount of green grass and reliable water for the wildebeest and zebras).

Late  August The wildebeest have entered the Mara! The northern Serengeti national park personnel have reliably informed us that the migrating herds have taken two wings – one heading north from Grumeti area to the west, while an eastern wing is the one now moving into the Mara.  

Safari Itineray

Arrive into Kilimanjaro International Airport today. After clearing customs you will be met and transferred to the Arusha Coffee Lodge. This exclusive, boutique hotel lodge has been designed around the coffee farms original plantation homes. The Lodge accommodation consists of 18 bungalows featuring split-level living rooms with private decks. The main building houses the Safari Bar, and dining area and there is also a lounge and a pool.

Overnight - Arusha Coffee Lodge (D)

DAY 3 - TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK  

You a full day of fabulous wildlife viewing in this wonderful park, guided walks, boma visits and night game drives.

Overnight - Tarangire Treetops Lodge (all meals & activities)

DAY 4 - LAKE MANYARA / NGORONGORO CRATER             

This morning, after an early breakfast, you’ll leave Tarangire and drive across the Great Rift Valley to nearby Lake Manyara National Park. Although only 205 sq. miles in size this enchanting park is noted for its lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, which are home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. The area is also home to large numbers of buffalo, giraffe, elephant, and impala. At the “Hippo Pool”, you will almost always find a large pod lounging. Lake Manyara is also well known for its birds life (over 400 species), And is one of the few places you will have a chance to see the Crested Eagle.

After spending a few hours in the park, you’ll continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, the "eighth wonder of the world". You’ll spend two nights at the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, perched on the edge of the crater rim. The lodge, is an architectural masterpiece, comprised of three separate “compounds”. The style reflects a bygone era, each cottage is constructed with handcrafted structures and adorned with graceful antiques, grand chandeliers and treasures collected from the continent. And from the bathroom you can “soak in” the view of the crater below. Also, each luxury cottage is tended by a personal butler that will take care of all your needs. From tea in bed, or starting fireplace and laying out snacks - ready for your return from your day on the crater floor. Relax for the afternoon and take in the view, or go on a guided walk on the crater rim before an amazing gourmet dinner.

Overnight - Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (all meals & activities)

DAY 5 - NGORONGORO CRATER           

This morning, after an early breakfast, you’ll depart with a picnic lunch and descend to the crater floor for a day of wildlife viewing. The floor of this collapsed volcano spreads for 102 sq. miles and the walls are 2,000 feet high, a truly awesome sight. The crater floor is a virtual "Noah`s Ark", inhabited by almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa, including the rare black rhino. It contains a river, several swamps, a soda lake - complete with flamingoes, a forest and open plains.

When you’re ready, you’ll ascend the crater and return to your lodge. Enjoy the remainder of the day relaxing in your luxury suite and sip a sherry in front of the fire before dinner.

Overnight - Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (all meals & activities)

DAY 6 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK    

This morning after breakfast and a final glimpse of the crater, you’re off to the famous Serengeti National Park, the symbol of Africa`s wildlife. The word Serengeti comes from the Maasai language meaning "endless plains". The 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) park is inhabited by more than 2 large million animals including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras, and Thomson’s gazelles. Large predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are drawn to the area by this abundance of prey which migrate throughout the park. Many smaller animals – rock hyrax, bat eared foxes, mongoose, honey badger, jackals, monkeys, baboon and African hare inhabit the area along with nearly 500 species of birds. Off road you’ll find the "Kopjes", massive boulder islands of granite standing in a sea of grass, provide shelter to a great variety of plants and animals, from the elusive leopard to the tiny dik dik.

On the way to the Serengeti you will stop at the famous “Oldupai Gorge”, where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey made their discovery of early man.

DAYS 7/8 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

 During your stay in the Serengeti, you can decide with your guide how you would like to spend your days. You will often arise just before the sun and after coffee, depart on an early morning game drive when the angle of the sun is perfect for photography the wildlife starts to become active. After returning to camp for breakfast you can depart on a late morning game drive returning to camp for lunch or you may want to depart with a picnic lunch so that you can spend the whole day wildlife viewing. After a day activities you return to camp before dark for sundowners around the fire.

Overnight – Sayari Luxury Camp (all meals & activities)  

DAY 9 - SERENGETI / ARUSHA - DEPART

 After breakfast you will enjoy your last game drive on your way to the airstrip. After saying goodbye to your guide you will board the scheduled 11:00am flight Kilimanjaro International Airport arriving around noon. When you arrive you will be met and transferred to the nearby KIA Lodge, where you will have use of a day room before you are taken to the airport to get your departing flight.

Dayroom – KIA Lodge (B)

Price range from 2500US$ -6950US$ per person

Price range depends on the accommodations, we can change accommodation to fit your request and budget.

Price Includes:
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned 4 & 5 star hotels
- Private guide
- Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
- Transfers International Airport
- Park fees
- Crater fees
- Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport
- On safari:
- Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water
- Wildlife guidebook
- Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals .

Price Excludes:
- Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival single entry fee
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed above
- Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 490 Per person etc)
- Tips and any items of personal nature.