Kenya is one of the iconic safari destinations in Africa. It is home to some of the most sought after wildlife reserves, including the Masai Mara, which together with the Serengeti, hosts the Great Migration from July to October.
Tanzania is a fascinating travel destination embodied by Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak; the Serengeti National Park, home to one of the best wildlife shows in the world the wildebest migration; and the Ngorongoro Crater with its unbelievable density of animals in an exctinct caldera.
Uganda, known as 'The Pearl of Africa', is a country filled with rolling hills, adventurous activities, beautiful scenery, and most famously, the Mountain Gorillas.
Rwanda is not only the land of a thousand hills, but also a country rich in flora and fauna, particularly primates and most famously, the rare Silverback mountain gorilla. in fact, Gorilla Trekking is one of the main drawcards to this beautiful country
An East Africa Safari gives visitors the chance to witness the annual wildebeest migration, witness the Big Five, go Gorilla Trekking and encounter some of the most spectacular cultures that will leave a permanent mark in your travel experiences.
A short safari excursion is a great way to exprience the destinations you travelling. By engaging in off the track activities, you get to explore the aspects of safari outside the norms of a typical safari itinerary.
Image Travel Limited offers tailored safaris to fit both your dreams and budget,with the experience of putting together safaris throughout East Africa. We cover all four East African countries – Kenya, Tanzania,Uganda and Rwanda – regions rich in their variety of African wildlife.
Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Arusha, Depart
6 Days Majestic Luxury Tanzania Safari - Safari Overview
In this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the most iconic parks of the northern safari circuit of Tanzania. Visit Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park (where you will stay 2 nights) and Ngorongoro Crater.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 Tarangire National Park - Lemala Mpingo Ridge
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 am and take you to a very special national park. Tarangire National Park is famous for its diverse landscape with nine different vegetation zones. The park is particularly known for the abundance of ancient baobab trees (the largest trees in the continent) which fill the landscape and dwarf the animals next to them. The river of the park is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and, of course, elephants. In fact, the park has the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country and provides unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families. The lunch area is fascinating, boasting an observatory with amazing views to the river and wildlife (with good chances of seeing a hunt while having your picnic). In the afternoon, we will still do a game drive before continuing to your accommodation. Overnight at Lemala Mpingo Ridge. Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner.
Staying at
Lemala Mpingo Ridge | Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2Lake Manyara National Park - Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Enjoy a beautiful short journey across the Great Rift Valley until Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Although small in dimension (205sq miles), the park has breathtaking scenery and is well famous for its lush acacia forest, giant figs and mahogany trees, as well as a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. Permanent residents of this park also include giraffes, elephants, impalas and a huge number of buffaloes. The lake is also home to a large number of hippos. The landscapes of Lake Manyara are something that cannot be described in words. The game drives along the lake provide stunning photo opportunities of giraffes and buffaloes in the foreground and the lake (and its flamingos) in the background. During this day, some extra tours are possible, including a bike tour or a boat excursion. In the afternoon, transfer to the camp for dinner. Overnight at Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3Serengeti National Park - Four Seasons Safari Lodge
After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous national park in the world, the Serengeti. You will drive up the crater highlands, making a quick stop at the rim for an out of this world view of Ngorongoro Crater. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in Swahili, 'endless plains'. The park has 6,900sq miles and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the Great Migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and all kinds of antelopes including the abundant impalas and Thomson's gazelles. As for big cats and large predators, it's the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous River Crossings having been filmed in this park. Overnight at Four Seasons Safari Lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Staying at
Four Seasons Safari Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4Serengeti National Park - Four Seasons Safari Lodge
You'll spend the full day in the Serengeti National Park. We are completely flexible with your preferences and this day will be organized according to your wishes. On every day of the safari, your guide will discuss with you the best timings for you, including the game drives and the wake-up time. For example, on this day, you could do a morning game drive, return to the camp for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive, or you could do a full day game drive with a picnic lunch. Overnight at Four Seasons Safari Lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Staying at
Four Seasons Safari Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5Ngorongoro Crater - The Highlands Lodge Ngorongoro
On this day, we suggest a very early wake up in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you'll ever witness. After the game drive, we will return to the camp for a rewarding brunch and then we'll proceed to Ngorongoro, the 8th Wonder of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102sq miles and has 2000ft high walls, making it virtually Noah's ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black rhino. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It's also famous for its elephants which, are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World. Overnight at The Highlands. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Staying at
The Highlands Lodge Ngorongoro | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater - Departure
We will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on earth. After the game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful Hippo Lake. After lunch, we will have time for a short game drive and then ascend the crater and exit Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Arusha. We expect to be back in Arusha at around 5:00 pm although we are flexible in case there is a flight to catch or another situation. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch,
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
6 Days Majestic Luxury Tanzania Safari - Price Overview
The herds are moving into the southern plains of the Serengeti, around Ndutu, Kusini, and Naabi. The short grasses here are rich in nutrients, preparing the females for calving.
February
This is the peak calving month. Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves are born, often within a few weeks of each other. This spectacle attracts a high concentration of predators, making it an excellent time for predator-prey sightings.
March
The calves are a few weeks old and growing quickly. The herds begin to spread out as they continue to graze on the southern plains, preparing for the long journey north.
April
The long rains begin, prompting the herds to start their movement northwest. They form long columns as they begin their trek through the central Serengeti.
May
The migration gathers momentum, with vast columns of wildebeest stretching for miles. The herds congregate in the Western Corridor, and the mating season, or "the rut," begins.
June
The dry season starts, and the wildebeest face their first major challenge: the Grumeti River. Thousands of animals must cross this crocodile-infested river, creating dramatic and intense encounters.
July
The herds continue their journey north, with many arriving in the northern Serengeti. The Grumeti River crossings are in full swing, and some of the first herds may begin to cross the even more treacherous Mara River.
August
This is one of the best months to witness the famous Mara River crossings. The herds are spread out across the northern Serengeti and the Maasai Mara, making multiple crossings back and forth over the river in search of greener pastures.
September
The river crossings continue, though the intensity may decrease. Large numbers of wildebeest are now grazing in the fertile plains of the Maasai Mara in Kenya.
October
As the dry season approaches its climax, the wildebeest start to slowly move back into the Serengeti from the Maasai Mara, heading east and south.
November
The short rains begin, signaling the herds to make a decisive move south towards the replenished plains of the eastern Serengeti. They make their way through the Lobo and Loliondo areas.
December
The wildebeest arrive back on the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. They are widely dispersed, feeding on the fresh grass and getting ready for the next calving season.
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