8-Day Great Migration Safari and Lake Eyasi Visit
The 8-Day Great Migration Safari and Lake Eyasi Visit offers a perfect combination of wildlife adventure and cultural immersion. Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti and explore the traditional lifestyle of the Hadzabe and Datoga communities around Lake Eyasi. This safari provides travelers with unforgettable encounters with Tanzania’s iconic wildlife and rich cultural heritage.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your Mandari Travel representative. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha for dinner and overnight stay. Prepare for the safari adventure.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge near the park.
Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon game drive, spotting predators, elephants, and migrating herds of wildebeests and zebras. Check in at your lodge or luxury tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Serengeti – Great Migration Tracking
Spend the day following the Great Wildebeest Migration, observing dramatic predator-prey interactions and vast herds moving across the plains. Picnic lunch in the park and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Northern Serengeti – Mara River Crossings
Drive to the northern Serengeti, focusing on the Mara River where wildebeests and zebras undertake thrilling river crossings. Capture stunning wildlife photography and observe predators in action. Overnight stay at a lodge or tented camp in the northern Serengeti.
Day 6: Northern Serengeti – Lake Eyasi
Depart Serengeti and drive to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga pastoralists. Visit local communities to learn about their traditional lifestyles, hunting techniques, and crafts. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge near Lake Eyasi.
Day 7: Lake Eyasi – Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari among elephants, black rhinos, flamingos, and other wildlife. Overnight stay at a lodge on the crater rim.
Day 8: Ngorongoro – Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha, stopping for scenic views and souvenir shopping. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. Your 8-Day Great Migration Safari and Lake Eyasi Visit concludes with lasting memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and culture.
Trip Includes
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation in lodges and luxury tented camps
- All meals as per itinerary
- Park and conservation fees
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
Trip Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Book Your 8-Day Great Migration Safari and Lake Eyasi Visit
Experience the Great Wildebeest Migration and explore the traditional communities of Lake Eyasi with Mandari Travel.
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