4-Day Fly-in / Out Northern Serengeti Migration Safari- (July to October)
Overview
Duration: 4 Days
This tour is for those who wish to witness the wildebeest migration in Northern Serengeti within a short period of time. You will fly in from Arusha town. Spend three days in Northern Serengeti where the wildebeest migration takes place, usually from July to October.
At a Glance
- This tour starts and ends in Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
- This tour offers Mid-range Lodge & Tented Camp accommodation with upgrades available
- This tour is a private safari run exclusively for you and can depart any day
- However, the package can still be customized to meet your budget and ideas
- This tour accepts children of all ages and the discount applies for children 0-15 years old with a further discount available for families sharing triple and qual rooms.
Highlights
Highlights
- Mara River – Searching for Wildebeest crossing river
- Travel the endless plains of the world-famous Serengeti-Game Drive
- 1-night in Arusha & 2 nights North Serengeti
- Enjoy the lodge & Tented Camp accommodation in the heart of the Tanzania bush
Optional Safari Activities
- Mugumu Village tour
- Balloon Serengeti
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival – Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport, you will be picked up from the airport by a Summit Climb representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Moshi/Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come, restore and enjoy your first taste of Africa. Depending on your arrival time, you may have your pre-safari briefing today; if not, it will take place early tomorrow morning.
Accommodation
- Location: Arusha
- Budget Hotel: Arusha Green Mountain| Venus Premier Hotel| Outpost Lodge| Mc-Elly’s Hotel
- Mid-range: Ilboru Safari Lodge| Arusha Planet Lodge| Pazuri Inn| Masailand Safari Lodge
- Luxury: River Tree Lodge | Mount Meru Hotel| Four Point by Sheraton Arusha| The African Tulip Luxury Boutique Hotel
- Luxury Plus: Grand Melia Lodge| Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa| Arusha Coffee Lodge| Kili Villa
Day 2: Fly from Arusha to Northern Serengeti – Kogatende Region
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Arusha Airport for your flight Charter to the Kogatende Area of the Northern Serengeti. On your arrival to Kogatende Airstrip, you’ll be met by your Kilele Climb professional Safari driver-guide, you will spend your day diving in the wilderness tracking the Great migration trails and the big five.
This is home to large numbers of hippos and Nile crocodiles; the Mara River is the last major obstacle standing between the Wildebeest Migration and the relative safety of the Maasai Mara. If you’re patient and a little lucky, you may even get to witness the death-defying crossing itself where wildebeest and zebras brave the river’s currents and crocodiles in an attempt to reach safety on the opposite river bank.
After extensive game viewing, you will drive to your chosen accommodation for dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti National Park.
- Meals plan: Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation:
- Location: North Serengeti (Kogatende Area)
- Mid-range: Mara Heritage luxury Tented Camps | Kenzan Mara Tented Camps| Nyikani Migration Camp-Kogatende| GNU Migration Camp
- Luxury: Serengeti River Camp| Mara Mara Tented Lodge| Bologonya Under Canvas Luxury Camp
- Luxury Plus: Lemala Kuria Hills| Oleserai Luxury Camp-Kogatende| Singita Mara River Tented Camp
Day 3: North Serengeti –Full Day Game viewing.
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for a full day of game drive around 9:00 Am with packed lunch and return to the lodge late evening around 6:00 pm. or you can depart at 6:00 Am on an early morning game drive later return to the accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and before you depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. In the month between mid-July to November, the migration can be found in this region. from mid-July to November, the river in this region offers the most dramatic river crossing of the great wildebeest migration. fierce, deep, and heavy rain fed the river takes an enormous toll on the migrating wildebeest. watching the wildebeest surging through the torrential flow some drowning and s few falling preys to lurking crocodiles is an unforgettable sight. If it’s your lucky day you will be able a witness this natural wonder and watch nature take its course. Tracing the great migration, you might even move toward the Lobo valley. The pristine Lobo valley is scattered with woodland, plains, hills, and famous granite kopjes. it offers an enormous amount of big cat games with lions, leopards, and cheetah in plenty. During the dry season, the permanent water sources in the valley attract plenty of residents and migratory animals, resulting in excellent game viewing. During the full-day game drive, you will have a stop where you can have your bush lunch. The day comes to an end with a tasty dinner and good rest in your choice of accommodation.
- Meals plan: Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation:
- Location: North Serengeti (Kogatende Area)
- Mid-range: Mara Heritage luxury Tented Camps | Kenzan Mara Tented Camps| Nyikani Migration Camp-Kogatende| GNU Migration Camp
- Luxury: Serengeti River Camp| Mara Mara Tented Lodge| Bologonya Under Canvas Luxury Camp
- Luxury Plus: Lemala Kuria Hills| Oleserai Luxury Camp-Kogatende| Singita Mara River Tented Camp
Day 4: Flying Out of the Serengeti to Arusha
Today marks the last day of our Safari to Northern Serengeti. After breakfast, our driver-guide will pick you up from your camp/lodge and drive you to the Kogatende airstrip for your flight back to Arusha.
You might have a morning game drive on your way to the airstrip, but this will depend on your flight schedule. Upon your arrival at Arusha, our representative will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your accommodation or to your connecting flight to Zanzibar/Kilimanjaro Airport.
- Meals plan Breakfast and lunch. As today is the end of the safari, please note that Accommodation and dinner tonight is not included in the tour.
Departure Instructions
Please note that the Fly-in/Out Northern Serengeti Migration Safari Tour – 4 Days ends at Kilimanjaro International Airport at 17.00 hours. Your departure can only take place today if you have pre-booked a domestic flight which leaves from Kilimanjaro International Airport at 19.00 hours or after, or an international flight which leaves at 21.00 hours or after. Otherwise, you will need to book an extra night’s accommodation (not included in the tour price) and take a flight the following day
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Included
- 1 night of hotel Accommodation before safari
- Professional and experienced English-speaking safari driver/guide.
- Park entrance fees.
- Concession/ Camping Fees.
- 4×4 Toyota land cruiser with a pop-up roof.
- All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (unless labeled as optional).
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary.
- Food/Meals as outlined in the itinerary.
- Drinking water while on safari (1.5 litres per person per day).
- Government Taxes & VAT.
- Domestic flight-Return ticket (Arusha Airport to Kogatende Airstrip)
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Excluded
- International flight
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Visa to Tanzania
- Alcohol drinks
- Any Private Expenses (Souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
- Additional accommodation at the end of tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
