7 DAYS SERENGETI BUCKET LIST (best on AUGUST & SEPTEMBER)
Overview
Tour Highlights
Serengeti wildebeest's great migration is a display of natural wonders with over 2.5 million wildebeests, zebras, and antelope traveling over 450 miles across the plain to ensure their survival, unaware that there’s the danger presented by the stalking lions and cheetahs among other predators of the wildlife.
Witness huge crocodiles of the Mara River as they wait for the herbivorous to cross the swollen Mara River and enter into Masai Mara Game Reserve from Serengeti National Park. Tanzania is one of the best countries in Africa to witness the wildebeest migration. This tour combines Serengeti wildebeest migration with a cultural tour as well as a game drive viewing in Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara National Park.
Itenerary
7 days serengeti bucket list best on august september
A staff member of First Choice Safaris will pick you up from the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). From here you will be driven to your hotel in Arusha and gain a briefing on your upcoming safari. Enjoy a restful night before beginning your adventure tomorrow! Arusha, also known as “A” Town by the locals, is situated at the foot of Mount Meru, Africa’s 5th highest mountain.
The altitude gives the city a pleasant climate and lush green environment. Arusha is not a particularly attractive city in itself and is regarded by many visitors as little more than a necessary stopover before their safari starts in earnest.
Accommodation and Meals: At Lodge.
After breakfast, you will be picked up from and drive to Arusha airport for a flight to North Serengeti. After you arrived, proceed to a game drive in the wilderness tracking the Great migration trails. In the evening, drive to the lodge for evening leisure and overnight.
Witness a million of wildebeests, each one driven by the same ancient rhythm, fulfilling its instinctive role in the inescapable cycle of life: a frenzied three-week bout of territorial conquests and mating; survival of the fittest as 40km (25 miles) long columns plunge through crocodile-infested waters on the annual exodus north.
Accommodation and Meals: At Lodge/ Tented Camp.
Spend a full day in north Serengeti mostly exploring the Migration (An option of doing a Hot Air Balloon is in this area) Serengeti National Park, Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wogakurya area, with pride of lions up to 30 strong, however, from July to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise.
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 – actually finding a crossing is exceedingly difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck.
Accommodation and meals: At lodge/ Tented Camp.
Spend a full day in North Serengeti at Lamai wedge mostly exploring the Great Migration crossing the Mara River
Accommodation and meals: At lodge/ Tented Camp.
After breakfast, you will be heading to central Serengeti with a picnic lunch, game drives en route, afternoon game in Serengeti Central Part. Then later proceed to the camp for evening leisure and overnight. Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park.
A UNESCO world heritage site and recently proclaimed the 7th wonder of the world, Serengeti is famed for its annual migration where some six million hooves pound the open plains. Serengeti offers an exotic game viewing experience in the whole of Africa giving you an up-close look at the animals you’ve only seen in National Geographic: great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephants, and giraffes, and thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant’s gazelle.
Accommodation and meals: At lodge/ Tented Camp.
Have a full-day game in the area. Serengeti central is most famous for the big and small cats.
Accommodation and meals: At lodge/ Tented Camp.
After breakfast, check out and en-route game drives towards the Seronera Airstrip for your flight to Arusha or (Option Extension to Zanzibar). Upon arrival in Arusha, if you fly back the home same day, we will provide a private transfer to the Airport.
Accommodation and meals: Can be arranged with extra cost
What's included
Price includes.
INCLUSIONS
- Park fees (for non-residents).
- All activities (unless labeled as optional).
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary.
- A professional driver/guide.
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional). All Taxes/VAT.
- Roundtrip airport transfer.
- Meals Drinking water on all days
What's not included
Price does not include.
EXCLUSIONS
- International flights (from/to home).
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
- Tips (tipping guideline $ 20 pp per day). Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.).
- The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees. Alcohol drinks.
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TANZANIA FACT SHEET
- Tanzania is home to Africa's tallest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro, with an altitude of 19,341 feet above sea level.
- There are more than 120 ethnic groups in Tanzania.
- Tanzania exports gold, cashews, cotton, and coffee.
- Tourism is a major source of revenue for Tanzania.
- About 80% of the population lives by subsistence farming or fishing.
- Tanzania is home to the Serengeti National Park, where massive herds of wildebeest and zebra can be spotted.
- The largest crab in the world - the coconut crab - calls Zanzibar, Tanzania its home.
- FUN FACT: Did you know? Queen frontman Freddie Mercury was born in Stone Town, Tanzania!
Which Wildlife to Expect in Tanzania (by region)
Lion, Blue monkey, Velvet monkey, Baboon, Elephant, Buffalo, Bushbuck, Waterbuck, Zebra, Wildebeest, Impala, Giraffe.
Lion, Jackals, Hyaena, Rhino, Buffalo, Hippos, Elephant, Zebra, Wildebeest, Gazelle, Eland, Serval, Baboon.
Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelle, Impala, Warthog, Topi, waterbuck, Dik-dik, Eland, hartebeest, Mongoose, Jackals, Hyaena, Wild dog, Serval, Caracal, Baboon, monkeys. Crocodile, Hippo.
Buffalo, Cheetah, Elephant, Hippo, Leopard, Lion, Wild Dog
Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Zebra, Impala, Warthog, Topi, waterbuck, Dik-dik, Mongoose.
How to get to Tanzania? Where do Tanzania’s safaris and trips start/finish from and how can you visit?
The vast majority of our Tanzania’s safaris and tour depart from the surrounding towns near Kilimanjaro International Airport. Whether you are taking a tour climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or visit the Safaris near Lake Manyara, you will likely fly in through this airport. Contact our travel specialists to help you plan your ideal tour.
Before traveling take a look at Tanzania's current laws and advice for travel.The United States
There are many 1-stop flight options from major cities in the U.S. to Kilimanjaro International Airport and Julius Nyerere Airport.
Check out the United States advice for travel to Tanzania.Canada
Canada - There are plenty of 1-stop flights from Toronto and Montreal to the main Tanzanian Airports.
Check Canada’s laws and advice for travel to Tanzania.India
There are frequent flights from Mumbai, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, and even more Indian cities to Tanzania’s main two airports. Check India laws and advice for travel to Tanzania.
Check India laws and advice for travel to Tanzania.Tanzania FAQs
Do I need a visa to travel to Tanzania?
Tanzania does require 6-months of validity on a passport and a tourist visa, which can be purchased at the airport upon arrival.Is tipping customary in Tanzania?
Feel free to tip your guide $10 or more based on the quality of your tour; otherwise, you can leave marginal or small tips in hotels and restaurants. Tips are usually appreciated but not generally expected.What is internet access like in Tanzania?
Since most of our tours through Tanzania are safari expeditions, it is unlikely that you will have internet access unless you are staying at one of the more luxurious hotels, and even then the access is not guaranteed. You should go with the assumption that you will not have internet access for most of your trip.Can I use my cell phone while in Tanzania?
Since you will be on a safari-type expedition, it's unlikely that you will be close enough to any cell towers to be able to use your cell phone.Do I need power adapters?
The power grid in Tanzania is 220-240v, meaning that you will need a converter for any 110v devices that can't handle the higher voltage. Depending on where you are, you will also encounter both Type G (BS-1363) plugs and Type D (BS-546) outlets, which require converters. What are the toilets like in Tanzania? Camp, inn, lodge, or hotel, your Tanzania accommodations will offer a western-style bowl toilet that flushes. It's possible that if you are in more rural parts of the country on an expedition that you'll encounter a squat toilet.Can I drink the water in Tanzania?
Tap water in Tanzania is not safe to drink. Only drink the filtered or bottled water provided to you by your tour operator. Are credit cards accepted in Tanzania? Will I be able to find ATMs? You probably won't find any ATMs or card-accepting businesses on your Tanzania safari, but don't worry- that's why our trips are all-inclusive. When you arrive you can take out just enough cash for any tips or souvenirs and then you'll be set for the trip.Should I purchase travel insurance?
Always. It's a precaution that you'll hopefully never use but it can save you thousands of dollars, and we offer some great deals via TravelGuard on our Once You're Booked page.Quote this tour
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