Great Migration in Tanzania is a yearly around movement of about two millions animals which take place in Serengeti National Park and there is no clear defined and start points. Serengeti is vast and migration is controlled by East Africa’s rain but lucky enough the animals’ follows the same circle although wide and zigzag. Choosing migration package depends on your budget, season of travelling and location of your accommodations. At Rhino Explorer we have clearly indicate all the key factors in all your programs to make it easy to choose the right one. The routes for the Wildebeests Migration
1. January - March
The migration begins in the Serengeti. “Wildebeests tend to congregate in February, when they give birth to 300,000 calves,” Thomas says. “The reason for concentrating in the south is to give their calves the richest milk, as the soil and grass is rich in potassium, calcium and phosphorus from the volcanic eruptions of two to three million years ago.” Says our safari guide Bernard last year on February 15:
Our guide Bernard continue saying “The southern part of the Serengeti has short grass, so wildebeest prefer to calve here, without fear of predators that typically luck in taller grass.”
2. April - May
“By April,” Daniel says, “most of the grass is gone.” As the Serengeti starts to dry up, the herds follow the Grumeti River west.
3. June –Early July
“By June the Grumeti River is low, often leaving crocodile infested pools as the only water source in the area, and both gnus and zebra drink almost three gallons daily,” our guide says. “Come July, the main body is in and around Ikorongo and Fort Ikoma. At this time, the herds also hasten their approach to the Masai Mara as the reserve receives rain from Lake Victoria, about 70 miles away.”
4. Late July - September
The main mass reaches the Mara River, and the river crossings begin. “August is probably the best month to catch a crossing, but take a book and plenty of patience as it is a waiting game,” our safari guides.
“If you’re lucky, you may witness three or four high-drama crossings in one day. The feast-or-famine crocs lick their chops for four months of the year in total, though they can survive on fish and the fat in their tails for a year or more.”
5. October - December
The herds turn the corner and head back toward the Serengeti, as the rainy season starts in Tanzania. “By early October the Masai Mara grasslands are pool-table flat,” our guides witness this in the last years witness this. “Now, the million-beast march starts the winding journey south, consuming approximately 5,000 tons of grass a day.” Note that the small Masai Mara reserve has only small part of pastures for those millions of wildebeests to stay over a month.
Dinner and overnight Arusha Coffee Lodge
After breakfast follows a fabulous fly into the diverse Serengeti to meet your driver guide awaits upon your arrival at the airport in Serengeti.
There are several airports in Serengeti, in this safari Kogatende airstrip is our target. Although for special case due to flights scarcity we can use Seronera airport and then your driver guide will drive you to the targeted Northern Serengeti to spot great migration adventures effortlessly. These are primarily grassed or gravel landing strips.
On your flight you will have a great chance to see Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, flying westward to Serengeti you are going to see Ngorongoro conservation area, Empakai before you start to see wildlife grassing themselves on the plains of Serengeti.
We will set off on a full day game drive in the wilderness following the Great Migration trails. Our experienced driver tour guide will provide you with interesting facts about this highly renowned event, which makes Tanzania the top safari destination in Africa.
Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site, is home to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle, which join in the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over six million hooves pounding the open plains. This is just like you imagined Africa to be!
Meals: L, B, D
Accommodations: Bologonya Under Canvas
After breakfast we will proceed with lunch provided by the lodge staff for a full day game drive viewing the great migration at Mara area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area when in season.
The key feature is the Mara River and there is a great chance to see the herds cross the Mara River to the north on one day and back south a few days later. Please note that it can be very difficult to witness crossing and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya's Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Meals: L, B, D
Accommodation: Bologonya Under Canvas
After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti north viewing the great migration at Mara area. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note that finding a crossing is very challenging and is sometimes a matter of luck.
There are instances where herds can be seen next to the river but then only decide to cross a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya's Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Bologonya Under Canvas
HOT AIR BALLOON PER PERSON COST: $570 (price is separate from the total price above)
Short game drive and flight back to Arusha Airport.
You can opt for overnight at Kigongoni Lodge in Arusha.
Safari vehicle is a popular game watching option where you will enjoy game –enroute unlike flying safari. During the game watching we use 4x4 custom land cruiser with 8 seats extended for a comfortable long driving and pop up roof to maximize photographing and leg stretching to breze the wild.
You can opt Airplane flying safari to save travelling time, here we will book flights from Arusha aiport to Serengeti air strips which can be Seronera Airstrip, Kogatende Airstrip, Kirawira Airstrip, Lobo Airstrip and so where you will meet our driver guide who have been there a day before your flight date.
We use Safari Van for airport transfers, town tour, sightseeing in urban areas, and Zanzibar activities.
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