6 Days 5 Nights Wildebeest Migration Wildlife Safari In Tanzania
- 5.0/5 (20 + Reviews)
Transport from and to airport Arusha
Zanzi Trekking and Safaris is indeed a reliable service provider that offers transportation to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha, Tanzania. They specialize in organizing trekking expeditions and safaris in the region.
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a representative from Zanzi Trekking and Safaris will be waiting to greet you. They will assist you with your luggage and ensure a smooth and comfortable transfer to your accommodation in Arusha. Likewise, when it’s time for your departure, they will arrange for transportation from your hotel to the airport, ensuring you reach your flight on time.
First and last night in a hotel
When planning a trip, it is common to arrange accommodation for the first and last nights of your stay in a hotel. Here’s some information about the importance of booking a hotel for these specific nights:
First Night in a Hotel: Booking a hotel for the first night of your trip is crucial for several reasons:
- Arrival convenience: After a long journey, having a hotel reservation ensures you have a comfortable place to rest and recover upon arrival at your destination.
- Orientation: Staying in a hotel allows you to familiarize yourself with the area, seek local information, and plan your itinerary for the rest of your stay.
- Safety and security: A reputable hotel offers a secure environment, providing peace of mind, especially when you are new to the destination.
- Accessibility: Choosing a hotel near transportation hubs or major attractions can save you time and effort, making it easier to explore the city or reach your next destination.
Last Night in a Hotel: Booking a hotel for the last night of your trip is equally important for several reasons:
- Convenience before departure: It ensures that you have a comfortable and convenient place to stay the night before your departure. This allows you to organize your belongings, get a good night’s sleep, and prepare for your journey home.
- Flexibility: If you have an early morning flight or transportation, staying in a hotel the night before ensures you won’t have to rush from a different location to catch your departure.
- Transition time: Having a hotel reservation for the last night gives you a buffer period to wind down, reflect on your trip, and take care of any last-minute tasks before returning home.
- Extended enjoyment: If your departure is later in the day, staying in a hotel allows you to maximize your time exploring the destination and enjoying local attractions before bidding farewell.
In summary, booking a hotel for the first and last nights of your trip provides convenience, comfort, safety, and flexibility, enhancing your overall travel experience. It is advisable to research and book accommodations in advance to secure the best options that meet your preferences and budget.
Day 1
- Arusha – Ngorongoro
- Pick up from Arusha and transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation area.You will arrive on time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife for an afternoon safari tour.Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park, is it’s dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot.You will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the south western corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually been seen here.
Day 2
- Ngorongoro – Central Serengeti
- Non game-viewing travel time: 5 hours
Distance: 145 km
After breakfast You will head towards the Serengeti National Park, leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species.You will enjoy a game drive en-route to the lodge.
Lunch boxes will be provided.Afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park.
Day 3
- Explore
- Be one of only a few fortunate people to glide in a Hot Air Balloon over the Serengeti Plains (available at supplementary cost by per-arrangement). Floating silently above the awakening bush, while spotting wildlife and enjoying the amazing scenery of Africa.
After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the Serengeti National Park. The wildebeest migration normally pass through the area in May & June however the Seronera area is within reach of both the southern plains and the Western Corridor. The resident game in the area is phenomenal and species such as elephant, buffalo, gazelle, zebra, lion and a variety of other predators and herbivores can be seen here all year round.
Explore the range of different habitats that include swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the world famous Serengeti short grass plains. See great a herds of wildebeest and zebra.
Day 4
- Central Serengeti – Western Serengeti
- After breakfast we head towards the western reaches of the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Western Corridor.You will do a game drive en-route from the Seronera area to the Western Corridor.
You will arrive on time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch you will enjoy an afternoon game drive in the area. The wildebeest migration can normally be found in the Western Corridor area in June, July depending on rainfall patterns.
Dinner and overnight in the Western Corridor area, at Serengeti Tented Camp
Day 5
- Western Serengeti 6 Day Serengeti migration safari
After breakfast enjoy a full day game drive in the Western Corridor. The key feature in the Western Corridor is the Grumeti and Mbalageti rivers, running almost parallel to each other, each support a band of evergreen forest. The rivers sustain a permanent game population of zebra, wildebeest, all the predators and birdlife. It is also possible to find large pods of hippo’s and huge crocodiles in the Grumeti River. The wildebeest normally gather around waterholes midmorning in such densities, that they look like ants swarming around a nest. Dinner and overnight in the Western Corridor area,at Serengeti Tented Camp
Day 6
- Western Serengeti – Arusha
- After breakfast you will drive to Arusha via Ngorongoro conservation explore the masai boma lunch will be provided on the way to Arusha and will be the end your African safari adventure.
$1,050 to $3091 pp. (USD)
[]
1
Step 1
Tom M
2023-06-25
Incredible experience made all the more special by Honest and his team
We couldn’t endorse Honest and his team more. Immediately after meeting, we were made to feel extremely welcome, safe, and informed, which remained throughout the duration of our adventure.We first climbed Mount Meru where Honest took us to spots to see Giraffes in the wild as well as many monkeys, warthogs, and other animals. This served as the perfect preparation for Kilimanjaro.The team we had for Kili was exemplary. The whole time there was a real bond between the entire group. We’d regularly spend time beyond meal times talking with Honest and Justin about life and the adventure we were currently on which was extremely insightful. The food also far surpassed our expectations with exactly the type of fuel we needed such as pastas, fruits, eggs, etc. Our chef was called the “stomach engineer” for very appropriate reasons!Throughout the climb, Honest ensured we maintained an enjoyable tempo and there wasn’t a moment we felt too slow or rushed. The culmination of this was being fresh for summit morning and being the first team to summit, just as the sun was rising. With minor altitude sickness in the team on descent, Honest gave appropriate nutrition and instruction to manage the situation. Thereafter, there was a party atmosphere within the group, even having music and dancing on the last morning of the descent where we exchanged gifts and final stories.Overall, it was the trip of a lifetime made all the more special by Honest and his team. Perfectly prepared and executed that set us up for success. The relationship with Honest was tremendous, so much so that we are still in regular contact today and when a return trip is due, there are no hesitations in going straight to Zanzi Trekking and Safaris.
Toumi I
2023-05-23
The amazing trip
We had an amazing experience with zanzi trekking and safaris ,they took care of every detail of our trip .we are so delighted to have organised everything with them .
Ghizlane Z
2023-05-20
Professional and amazing Organizers
very professional trip organizers. The guides are all ear and take care of every single details. Zanzibar was an amazing adventure full of adrenaline, new experiences and heartwarming people. I only can recommend and will definitely plan a Safari with Zanzibar trekking. The best is yet to come Much love !
Slim M
2023-02-25
Wonderful experience!
It was an amazing experience! We had so much fun, everything was very well organised.Thank you Zanzi
Eero
2022-11-18
Kilimanjaro
Professional, yet easy going and well organized trek, with fantastic main guide Honest and his crew. Lots of good memories, laughter anf singing. Hieno kokemus kaikenkaikkiaan, asante sana!
renata C
2022-08-13
Wonderful adventure
The climb to Kilimanjaro was well organized, all the people were very friendly and acommodating. A safari to remember. I would love to repeat this adventure😊
Laurent D
2022-07-20
Expérience parfaite !
Honest et son équipe ont été d’excellents guides, très sympathiques et très professionnels. Ils nous ont conduit au sommet du Kilimandjaro sans le moindre problème. Merci encore Honest pour cette magnifique ascension !
Benoit_JPA
2022-07-19
Super guide et équipe !
Super expérience avec Honnest et son agence. L’accompagnement était top du début a la fin aussi bien pour l’ascension di Kilimandjaro que le safari. Un grand merci a notre guide et son équipe.
Steph M
2022-07-17
Wonderful experience
We had a wonderful experience with Honest back on 2017 who organized a trip for the ascent of Kilimanjaro and two Fays of safaris
Hemery Chris
2022-07-14
Best expedition of kilimandjaro
Que du bon souvenir ! Honest nous a accueilli avec beaucoup d’attention, une équipe pour l’expédition de preniere ordre, la qualité aux services de l’ascension du plus haut sommet d’Afrique, le fameux kilimandjaro !A faire avant qu’il n’y ait plus de glacier en haut Et dans la foulee, nous sommes allee dans la jungle avec Honest pour voir ces anomaux en libertéJe recommande vivement !