OVERVIEW:
Photograph the Great Wildebeest Migration, plus Tarangire,
Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, the
Serengeti and more. During the months of December through
March, the 'million animal ungulate' [Wildebeest migration]
makes its way through northern Tanzania. Game drives, walks,
and the world's greatest wildlife spectacle . . . there is
no better way to enjoy an African safari.
To add to the photography
experience we shall use vehicles equipped with roof hatches
for photography; a 4 x 4 vehicle in Ngorongoro Crater; plus
professionally guided game viewing.
TRAVEL TO THE GATEWAY AIRPORT
o It is recommended that clients arrive a day early to be fresh for the trip, and to also counteract possible flight delays.
o Early arrival also enables you to explore the gateway city should you wish to do so.
o When booking flights, add a day for overnight travel or two days if also crossing the Pacific Ocean/International Dateline.
o The last day of the trip is the date you should arrange your flight home unless you plan to stay on. Thank you!
DAY 1 | ARUSHA
On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport late in the evening you will be met
and transferred to our overnight hotel.
ARUSHA, 1 night
DAY 2 | TARANGIRE
After breakfast we will depart by road for the Tarangire National Park
arriving at our lodge in time for lunch. The Lodge is situated deep
within the park, and following a siesta we'll head out on a drive to
photograph wildlife.
TARANGIRE, 2 nights
DAY 3
|
TARANGIRE
Tarangire is Tanzania's third largest National Park and a sanctuary for
an unusually large animal population. The area supports a great
diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah and up to six
thousand elephant. Today you will enjoy morning and afternoon wildlife
viewing activities.
DAY 4
|
LAKE
MANYARA
After breakfast we will head to Lake Manyara National Park stopping
at the village of Mto wa Mbu on the way. Small shops and vendors sell
everything from local wares to a colorful rainbow of fruits and
vegetables. Lunch at our lodge with its breath taking views. After a
rest and afternoon tea we'll again head out in the late light for game
photography.
LAKE MANYARA, 1 night
DAY 5 |
NGORONGORO
CRATER
After breakfast you will ascend the Rift Valley Escarpment driving to
the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the world famous Ngorongoro Crater.
The crater is one of the most impressive wildlife areas in Africa and
has been designated a World Heritage site. After lunch at the Ngorongoro
Serena Lodge you will drive down inside the 100-square-mile crater to
view wildlife on the vast grasslands of the crater floor. Throughout the
year a spectacular parade of animal life may be found within the crater.
You are very likely to see black maned lion, the highly endangered black
rhino, wildebeest, zebra, elephant, hippo, jackal, and hyena. The
birdlife is prolific with flocks of flamingoes on the soda lake as well
as other species of water and plains birds. We may see Masai herdsmen
grazing their cattle around the crater rim. You will be accommodated at
the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge which is built into the crater rim. In the
late evening dinner will be enjoyed at the lodge. NGORONGORO CRATER, 2
nights
DAY 6 |
NGORONGORO
CRATER
After an early breakfast you will descend into the crater for a full day
crater tour with picnic lunch. In the late evening you will return to
Ngorongoro for the late light and dinner.
DAY 7 |
SERENGETI /
NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
After breakfast you will descend from the Ngorongoro highlands and on to
the Serengeti plains. A stop at the Olduvai Gorge, the famous
archeological site where the Leakey's discovered remains of
Australopithecus Homo Habilis and Homo Erectus, will be included. We
will arrive at the Ndutu Safari Lodge in time for lunch. The afternoon
will be spent enjoying the incredible wildlife spectacle of Tanzania's
premier wildlife reserve.
LAKE NDUTU, 4 nights
DAYS 8, 9, and 10 |
SERENGETI /
NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
Days will be spent enjoying the incredible wildlife spectacle of
northern Tanzania. The
Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Conservation Area is arguably the
most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. During the months
December though March these vast, seemingly unending plains, are
inhabited by enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra. In the calving
season (February-March) the herds concentrate at the Ndutu and Salei
plains attracting the attention of predators like lion, cheetah and
hyena. Another interesting feature of the Serengeti are the massive
granite kopjes, islands of rock standing in a sea of grass. From the
elusive leopard to the tiny dik dik the kopjes provide shelter to a
great variety of plants and animals. Day 9 will be spent viewing
wildlife in the Serengeti.
DAY 11 |
SERENGETI -
ARUSHA and flights home
After breakfast you will enjoy a final game viewing drive across the
Serengeti plains as you are driven back to Arusha arriving in time for
lunch. If you wish to fly from the Serengeti back to Arusha there is an
additional charge. Later in the day you will be transferred to the
airport to catch your flight home.
10 places are available at this time
