7 Days Getting Lost in Serengeti Wilderness (Discover Tanzania hidden treasure )

The 7 Days Getting Lost in Serengeti Wilderness is meticulously crafted to enhance your opportunities for observing the remarkable wildebeest migration, occurring within Serengeti National Park.

The remarkable Wildebeest migration is a unique phenomenon recognized as the largest wildlife migration globally, involving over 2 million wildebeests and tens of thousands of Thomson and Grant’s gazelles. The annual migration follows a traditional route within the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in search of water and verdant pastures.

In Serengeti National Park, the migration is most prominent from August to October, during which it proceeds northward from the Central Serengeti and diverges into two routes. The primary herd advances toward the western corridor, traversing the Grumeti River in magnificent stampedes, while colossal Nile crocodiles lie in wait to seize wildebeests as they attempt to cross. Upon traversing the Grumeti River, they subsequently cross the Mara River to access the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.

Highlights of 7 days Getting lost in Serengeti Wilderness

This itinerary is crafted to maximize your opportunities to observe the wildebeest migration, taking you to the Lobo area (north of central Serengeti National Park) and the Wagakuria area (remote northern Serengeti region), where the majority of the migration occurs from August to October.

You will also explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, renowned for containing the world’s largest intact caldera.

Detailed itinerary of 7 days Getting lost in Serengeti Wilderness

Day 01: Arrival – Arusha

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha, you will be greeted by a safari guide representing Active African Vacations , who will drive you to your hotel in Arusha for supper and overnight accommodation.

Meal: Dinner Lodging: Kibo Palace Hotel

Day 02: Arusha to Ngorongoro

You will have breakfast early and then depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, known as the world’s eighth wonder. The drive from Arusha to Ngorongoro takes around four hours. You will arrive at the resort in time for lunch after checking in, followed by an afternoon game drive on the crater floor. You will descend 600 meters to the crater in pursuit of wildlife; the crater floor is home to a diverse array of creatures, including herds of wildebeests, zebras, cape buffaloes, elands, warthogs, jackals, cheetahs, and elusive leopards, which you will find enjoyable to observe.

During the same game drive, you will also explore Lake Magadi, a substantial shallow alkaline lake located in the southwestern quadrant of the crater. The lake is a prominent feature of the crater, inhabited by numerous flamingos, hippos, and various waterfowl, including cormorants, which provide an enjoyable viewing experience. At precisely 6 PM, you will return to the resort for supper and overnight accommodations.

Meal: Comprehensive Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Accommodation: Karatu Acacia Farm Lodge

Day 03: Ngorongoro – Serengeti (Central Seronera)

Upon completing breakfast, you will check out of the resort and proceed to Serengeti National Park, the epicenter of untamed Africa, characterized by vast plains and a plethora of species, including the Big Five, various predators, and the renowned wildebeest migration. Travel to the northern portion of the park, known as “Lobo Area,” located just north of the Seronera area in the central Serengeti.

The remarkable wildebeest migration, a focal point of this safari, typically traverses the Lobo Area between July and August en route to the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.

You will reach your lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon wildlife drive in the expansive Lobo region, where you will observe herds of wildebeest migrating and several predators trailing the enormous herds in pursuit of prey.

Meal: Comprehensive Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Camp

Day 04: Serengeti (Seronera Region)

You will have breakfast and subsequently proceed to the Seronera Area for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. The Seronera Area is the central section of Serengeti National Park, located near Lobo and the Grumeti Area. This region draws a substantial population of wildlife year-round; during the game drive, you will have the opportunity to observe resident species such as elephants, buffalo, gazelles, zebras, lions, leopards, and cheetahs, among others.

The Seronera Area is a stunning section of the Serengeti plains, characterized by impressive riverine trees along the waterways and a variety of bird species, including kingfishers and fish eagles, which provide delightful viewing opportunities. Subsequently, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Meal: Comprehensive Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Lodging: Serengeti Acacia Camp

Day 05: Serengeti (Central) to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende Region)

Commence with an early breakfast and proceed to the extreme northern portion of Serengeti National Park, known as Wagakuria, while engaging in an en-route wildlife drive from the Lobo area to the Wagakuria area. Traveling north, you will observe ample sightings of giraffes, herds of Cape buffalo, and elephants, among others.

You will reach your lodge in time for lunch and subsequently go on an afternoon wildlife drive in the Wagakuria region, where the wildebeest migration is often observed from August to October, contingent upon rainfall patterns.

The section of the Mara River that delineates the border between Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve is the most formidable challenge for migration throughout their annual voyage. Nonetheless, it produces the most captivating and exhilarating story of the migration, namely the Mara River crossing; subsequently, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Meal: Comprehensive Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Camp

Day 06: Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

You will have an early breakfast and proceed to the Wagakuria region for a full-day game drive, which boasts a substantial population of resident species, particularly notable in this section of Serengeti National Park, where lion prides can number up to 30. From August to October, the region transforms into a wildlife haven.

The Mara River is a principal feature of this region, providing an opportunity to observe herds moving northward and subsequently returning southward a few days later.

Note: Locating the Mara River crossing is exceedingly challenging, and observing it is contingent upon chance; the herds may be adjacent to the river and may deliberate on whether to cross or not for several days thereafter. Following sunset, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Meal: Comprehensive Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Camp

Day 07: Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) – Arusha

Following breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and go with an en-route game drive to Kogatende Airstrip for a flight to Arusha Airport in Arusha Town. Upon arrival, you will enjoy lunch at the hotel before being transported to the airport for your departure home or to your next destination.

INCLUSIONS

  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

EXCLUSIONS

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Alcohol drinks