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5-Day Journey of the Wildbeest on a Budget

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Overview

This five-day trip is ideal for anyone that wants to witness the Tanzania Great Migration up close, despite travelling on a budget.

The trip begins in Arusha and takes you to the Serengeti where you will spend two nights at a Seronera Campsite. From here, you will do numerous game drives, tracking the mighty wildebeest and appreciating the abundance of wildlife in the area.

You will then travel south to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. You will overnight at a campsite that has spectacular views as it is situated on the rim. There will be plenty of time to explore the crater floor before you are whisked back to Kilimanjaro Airport.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

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Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

Today, you'll touch down at the Kilimanjaro International Airport where your own personal driver will be waiting to greet you. Let your driver whisk you away to your chosen hotel in the bright and bustling city of Arusha - the gateway to Tanzania. You'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish before dinner at The Blue Heron.

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    Accommodation

    Arusha Crown Hotel4 star/Optional Activity

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Restaurants

    The Blue HeronOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver Optional Activity

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Arusha

Day 2

Arusha to Serengeti National Parks

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Arusha to Serengeti National Parks

This morning, you will travel by private vehicle through the Ngorongoro conservation area to the Serengeti entrance: Nabi Gate. Upon arrival, you'll join a late afternoon Serengeti Drive, with a sun-downer to see what animals you can spot in the wild. This is when you know your safari holiday has truly begun. In the evening, there is no better place to relax than your lodge.

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    Accommodation

    Seronera Camp Site

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Serengeti Game Drive En-Route to Camp

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Arusha to Serengeti

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Arusha

    Ngorongoro

    Serengeti

Day 3

Sighting Wildebeest Migration

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Sighting Wildebeest Migration

On this incredible day, you will be driven to remote locations within the vast Serengeti plains in pursuit of the Tanzania Great Migration. The areas you visit depending on the time of the year and could be as far as the remote North of the Serengeti near the border with Kenya, or could be in the South (Ndutu Area) or even in the Western part of the park.

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    Accommodation

    Seronera Camp Site

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Wildebeest Migration

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Serengeti

    Mara Region

Day 4

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro

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Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro

The stirring sounds of Africa will rouse you from your sleep this morning. After breakfast, you'll head off for your morning game drive through the Serengeti and after lunch out in the bush, you'll continue your travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you'll be spending the night and following day. Upon reaching your camp, you'll have the evening to relax and enjoy dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Simba Campsite A

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Early Morning Game Drive through the Serengeti National Park

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Serengeti

    Ngorongoro

Day 5

Descend to Crater Floor & Return to Arusha

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Descend to Crater Floor & Return to Arusha

At sunrise, you'll descend 600 metres into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. After the game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful Hippo Lake. Afterwards, you will have time for one final game drive before ascending from the crater and exiting Ngorongoro Conservation Area for the airport.

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    Activities

    Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ngorongoro Crater to Kilimanjaro International Airport

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    Destinations

    Ngorongoro

    Arusha Region

Included in Price

  • 3 nights accommodation
  • 4 activities
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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