4 DAYS SERENGETI MIGRATION SAFARI

The expansive land of the plains of Serengeti is one of the destinations where the unusual great migration takes place. There are two events of the great wildebeest migration that can be witnessed in the Serengeti and the first is the calving season where the wildebeests are giving birth to their young ones and it starts in the month of February and when the month of March reaches, the wildebeests decide to move from Serengeti to Maasai mara via the Mara river because of the increased prey hunting by the predators and the reduced water and food supply. Therefore in the Serengeti one can witness the calving season and the crossing of the Mara River but in this itinerary we are to witness the River crossings.

4- Days Serengeti Migration Safari Detailed Itinerary

Day1; drive to Safari lodge in the Serengeti.

As you exit the airport, your tour guides await for you in the parking lot with welcoming smiles and open arms and after greeting you, they will help you carry your luggage to the safari vehicles. The journey to Serengeti is somehow long and exhausting as it take about 6-7 hours according to the drive way route that the safari vehicles would have taken.

As you reach the gates of Serengeti, you will have to first undergo the standard operating procedures of the Serengeti national park and then you continue your journey through the bumpy road of Serengeti and will witness some of the wild animals at the side walk in the lavishing yellowish plains like the elephants in a group using their trunks to graze. You will then arrive at your safari tented camp and be served a welcome drink and then you will be escorted to your room.

Because the journey would have been tiresome, you will need to take a shower to revive the energy then later, you will have a feast at the restaurant of the tented camp. You will then take a nature walk around the camp where you will see other wild animals like giraffes and lions at a distance roaming around then after head back to your safari lodge.

Day 2; wildebeest Mara crossing expedition.

At 7; 45 am,   you will have already taken breakfast and then get ready for a morning game drive. The morning in the savannah awakens with the mist unfolding from the grasslands as the birds flock   in the grey-ish clouds and the   big cats like the lions are seen moving in search of their morning meal. You will also observe gazelles and impalas in motion as they hide from their hunters.

Head to the banks of the Mara and here you will find other tourist vehicles lined up for the watch of the wildebeest migration. The first thing you will see are the wildebeests coming from different directions and converging at the crossing start point at the Mara river, and then they line up and move through the waters of the Mara that have scary predators like the crocodiles and this is one of the most chilling wildlife escapades to watch because you get to fear for what might be the next actions.

The lions are also usually passing around for a chance to grab the calves however the mothers are also always ready to fight and protect their young ones. The wild beests are social animals hence they are seen co-habiting with the gazelles and the impalas as they migrate. You will get to have a packed meal as you watch this experience at the top of your safari vehicle. Take a game drive back to your safari camp and enjoy a romantic wild dinner setting just outside your camp and later head to your cozy room.

Day 3; the big five and sunset watching experience in Serengeti.

The first meal of the day (breakfast), is always crucial before the morning game drives in Serengeti, and you will always have a chance to discover different breakfast specialties at the safari lodge restaurant prepared by professionals.  After this meal, a morning game drive awaits, however your safari guides take it upon themselves to take you through the activities and the destinations of the day.

The big five of Serengeti are the lions, rhinos, buffalos, leopards and elephants and o this day we are to track them down. During this game drive experience, the elephants are usually the ones that are commonly seen moving around and just crossing on the Serengeti pathways in groups. The lions and leopards are spotted either stalking or grabbing their prey or just resting in the tall grasslands or the kopjes the ancient unique rock formations that   are of spiritual significance to the Maasai people. The buffaloes are witnessed drinking water at the hippo pool in Serengeti.

As it clock evening time,  the  sun goes does the  rugged hills of Serengeti and you safari guide will lead you to the best spot to watch the sun set in Serengeti as you  enjoy a prepared wilderness meal while you set your eyes on  the alluring beauty of the dramatic Serengeti landscape.

Day 4; the hadzabe people.

Wake up to a delicious morning cuisine with a fruit salad and then proceed to a morning game drive in the park. Observe wild animals that you might not have seen the past days like the civet cats and the different bird species in the Serengeti.

In the midafternoon, you will visit the Hadzabe people, a group of skilled hunters and gatherers and get to interact with them as you learn more about their traditions and lifestyles. They will teach you how they carry out the hunting of the wild meat using the bow and arrow and also they will give you a taste on some of the wild fruits that they gather and their locally prepared traditional meal. The also usually make unique art crafts and as a sign of appreciations you can support them by buying from them.

Later head back to your tented camp and enjoy leisure activities like swimming and massage at your camp and then the departure from Serengeti will be the next day early in the morning.

Includes for the 4-days Serengeti migration Safari.

• Accommodations in Serengeti.
• Guide fees for the 4-day Serengeti safari.
• All meals are covered.

Excludes for the 4-day Serengeti migration Safari.

• Activities before and after the 4-day Serengeti safari.
• Flight from and to Serengeti.
• Travel insurance for the 4-day Serengeti migration Safari.

Safety guidelines for the 4-day Serengeti migration safari.

• Adhere to the rules and instructions of the Serengeti national park during the 4-day Serengeti migration Safari.
• Follow the designated pathways for the park and do not go off road.
• Do not touch the wild animals or make UN necessary attempts towards them.
• Be modest and respectful while interacting with the local people.