Great Migration Grumeti River
Great Migration Grumeti River
Great Migration Grumeti River
7 Days Starting and ending in Arusha
Visiting: Arusha, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
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Tour code:
159017
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 22
Age range:
Everyone
Special diets catered:
Halal, Jain, Kosher, Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans, Gluten Free
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
At this time of year, we spend time in the Western Serengeti, a magnet for the migrating herds during these months. Our safari also takes us into the Central Serengeti, ensuring that you see the very best of the world’s greatest natural park. And that’s not all… we finish this incredible adventure at a completely different location, the equally amazing Ngorongoro. Wonderful experiences which will remain with you forever. Expect to tick off a long list of animals, found for you by your expert driver-guide. Watch out for Wildebeest, lion, elephant, buffalo, maybe cheetah plus many, many more as well as colourful birdlife. Beautiful Tanzania will simply unveil itself before your very eyes!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kilimanjaro International Airport To Arusha
Location: Arusha
Accommodation: Hotel, Kahawa House
Accommodation Name: Arusha Serena Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our experienced driver guides, ready to greet and escort you to Arusha and your chosen hotel. He will introduce you to this wonderful city and country. Welcome to Arusha and welcome to Tanzania!
Day 2 : Flight From Arusha To Grumeti, Western Serengeti
Location: Serengeti
Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLodgeLodgeLodge
Accommodation Name: Kirawira Serena Camp, a 5 star Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a relaxed breakfast, we head for the airport in Arusha where we will catch our mid-morning flight to Grumeti to begin our safari adventure in the Western plains of the Serengeti. On arrival, you are transferred to your lodge to enjoy a hot meal before embarking on an afternoon game drive in the area.
With the help of your expert driver-guide, you will soon discover the delights of the western area of the iconic Serengeti National Park.
In the evening, it’s back to your lodge for some much-needed rest, dinner and overnight.
Day 3 : Western Serengeti
Location: Serengeti
Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLahia Tented Lodge
Accommodation Name: Kirawira Serena Luxury Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
West of Seronera, the waters of the Grumeti and Mbalageti rivers ensure that this so-called ‘Western Corridor’ is damper and more dense in vegetation than you will find on the more southerly plains of the Serengeti. Imagine a mix of woodland and open grassland.
Here, visitors can expect good game-viewing throughout the year, but from late May and throughout June it is usual for the Great Migration to traverse the Western Corridor. Of course, this depends on the timing of the rains, but in any event there are lion, giraffe and elephant resident in the region south of the Grumeti. Your driver-guide will help you to spot these, as well as the populations of wildebeest and zebra.
At day’s end, your accommodation awaits you. With the sights and sounds still fresh in your consciousness, it’s time to dine and then sleep..
Day 4 : Western Serengeti To Central Serengeti
Location: Serengeti
Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLodgeLodge
Accommodation Name: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Before leaving the Western Serengeti, we take the opportunity this morning to enjoy another game drive in this incredible location. This allows us further time to wonder at the migratory herds and the dangers and challenges they face each year in their battle for survival.
As well as the herd animals, you can perhaps see a hippopotamus – or up in the skies, a majestic martial eagle. As well as the migrating animals, this area also has a good population of resident wildlife, so you won’t be disappointed. In the afternoon, we take the short drive back to the central part of Serengeti, where you will be taken to your chosen accommodation for relaxation and your evening meal.
Day 5 : Serengeti National Park
Location: Serengeti
Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLodge
Accommodation Name: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, a 4 Star Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Waking up in the Serengeti is something really special. Sights, sounds and smells of Africa are all around us, and ahead is a full day of adventure in the world’s most famous national park. After breakfast, we start today with the morning section of our game drive in Serengeti National Park, marvelling at the stunning scenery, ever changing light and always entertaining wildlife, all explained to you by your expert driver-guide.
After our picnic lunch, we set off again, searching for wildlife in this awe-inspiring park. Serengeti’s wonders evolve subtly as the day progresses. The myriad animals and birds are the ‘stars of the show’ and Nature’s dramas can unfold at any time. Of course, the animals don’t work to any schedule, so we may find lion or leopard, elephant and zebra, cheetah and antelope at any time on our drives. At the end of the afternoon, we return to the lodge for dinner and some much needed rest.
Day 6 : Serengeti To Ngorongoro Crater
Location: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLodgeLodgeLodge
Accommodation Name: Ngorongoro Farm House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning depart with picnic-lunch to Ngorongoro Crater. Descent into the Crater to view game on the vast grasslands of the crater-floor. Spectacular animal life can be found throughout the year due to the permanent availability of grass and water. Local wildlife includes black manned lion, the highly endangered black rhino, wildebeest, zebra, elephant, hippo, jackal and hyena. In the afternoon continue to Karatu.
Day 7 : Kwaheri (Departure Swahili)
Location: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Accommodation: Not included
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast guided farm walk with an introduction to the cultivation of coffee. Return with picnic-lunch to Arusha with arrival in the early afternoon.
Drop-off Arusha airport or Kilimanjaro Airport.
What's Included
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Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on arrival into Tanzania and transfer to your hotel for overnight.
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Bed, dinner and breakfast on the arrival day.
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Park and Ngorongoro conservation area entrance fees as required in the itinerary.
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Meals and accommodation in hotel & lodges on safari as per your itinerary.
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Unlimited mileage on game drives.
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Visit Masai Boma.
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Private use of 4x4 safari vehicle.
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The services of a dedicated professional safari guide.
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Emergency medical evacuation service
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Schedule flight from Arusha to fort Ikoma Airstrip, inclusive of required airport taxes and fuel supplement; according to your itinerary .
What's Not Included
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International flights.
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Travel Insurance
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Medical Insurance.
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Balloon Safari.
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Any changes are done by you.
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Drinks at the lodges/camps.
All kinds of soft drinks and hard drinks at the lodges/camps are not included.
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Country Entry Visas
Optional Extras
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Serengeti Balloon Safari
Departing at sunrise, a hot air balloon provides a superb view of the plains. Flying low over big herds make this one of the best ways to witness the Great Migration. Despite the early wake-up call and freezing temperatures, remaining unnoticed by the Big Five makes the experience completely worth it.
Accommodation
Arusha Serena Hotel
Kirawira Serena Camp
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Farm House
Check out our Q&As
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
For the International traveller, the visa is required for this holiday.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, we will send to you the names and details of all the accommodation.
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What is the Alaitol safari Safari vehicle look like?
7 seaters 4X4 Custom built – Toyota Landcruiser Pop-up Roof, Opening Sliding windows, Seat Belts, Heavy duty wheels, and Extra Fuel tanks. Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Eco friendly Trash Bag. Wi-Fi on board during safari, Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smart phones
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, you can join the tour once it has departed.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
About 2 weeks before your travel dates we will send you a final program that will include: • Contact list for accommodation and relevant personnel • The final tour program • Service vouchers (where needed) • Domestic flight tickets (Where needed) • Tipping guide lines • Status report
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COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
• Alaitol Safaris team is full vaccinated against covid. • Face masks required for travelers in public areas. • Face masks provided for travelers. • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. • Social distancing enforced throughout experience. • Gear/equipment sanitized between use • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized.
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Is it safe to go on safari during the COVID-19 pandemic period?
Alaitol Safari are a responsible tour operator and take very seriously the measures required to keep guests and staff safe. Our Standard Operating Procedures set out all the requirements to provide a safe environment from the time of your arrival to your departure; our staff are all trained, and our vehicles are regularly cleaned. In addition, we choose accommodation who happy the same standards.
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Tanzania is open for Tourist?
Yes, Tanzania is open and we welcome guests. If you need a break from Covid19 and after weighing the risks, decide to come, we welcome you to the fresh air, the campfires, and the open spaces. Come and rejuvenate in our wild isolation.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
At Alaitol Safaris, a certain percentage of every safari goes towards supporting our charity efforts and developing our communities.
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.