The word Serengeti is derived from the Maasai language meaning ‘endless plain’ and consists of vast open plains dotted by kopjes.The park is so vast that you could never see it all in one trip. Each region offers different landscapes and wildlife highlights for your safari

The Serengeti supports a magnificent diversity and abundance of animals, from the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and black rhino – to giraffe, Grant’s gazelle, impala, and eland. Birders will be delighted by more than 500 species, which include kori bustard, secretary birds, Fischer’s lovebird, and so many more.

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Ngorongoro crater

Other than being the biggest intact (unbroken) volcanic caldera on Earth, the Ngorongoro Crater is also a natural sanctuary for some of the densest populations of large mammals in Africa. Due to its enclosed nature, the Ngorongoro Crater has effectively formed its own ecosystem.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder in Tanzania, known for its stunning landscapes and rich wildlife. Highlights include the diverse wildlife such as lions, elephants, and rhinos, as well as the unique ecosystem within the crater. The Maasai people and their cultural presence add another layer to the experience, making it a remarkable destination for safari enthusiasts and nature lovers..

The Ngorongoro Crater is a large volcanic caldera in Tanzania, Africa. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity. The crater is home to a vast array of wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest. The unique ecosystem within the crater creates a natural enclosure, making it a prime location for safari experiences. The stunning landscapes, diverse flora, and the presence of the Maasai people further contribute to the allure of this remarkable destination.

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Tarangire national park

This 1-day African safari and tour provide you with an opportunity of visiting Tarangire National Park. This tour will be very enjoyable but yet a highlight of African adventure which will bring you to plan for more days next time to discover more beauty of wildlife.

After breakfast you are met by our tour guide/driver, who will deliver a short safari briefing. Then you will depart to Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch. Tarangire derived its name from the Tarangire River which crosses along the center of the park and which provides permanent water for the wildlife and birdlife of the park round the year. It is here where a large group of different species of animal concentrate during the dry season and the best place to take photographs.

Its natural vegetation mainly consists of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. The Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. Also it is in Tarangire by chance you can see the tree climbing African pythons.

Tarangire National Park accommodate migratory and resident birdlife and believed to be a paradise of birdwatchers as more than 350 different species of birds have been recorded to-date. Other wildlife that Tarangire accommodates includes the rare impalas, giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, Oryx and different types of gazelles.

You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park followed by a short afternoon game drive, along the Tarangire River. Late afternoon you will depart for Arusha Town or airport depends on your itinerary.

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Lake Manyara national park

This 1-day African safari and tour provide you with an opportunity to visit Lake Manyara National Park. This tour will be very enjoyable but yet a highlight of African wildlife adventure which will bring you to plan for more days next time. The entrance gate lies 1.5 hours (126km/80 miles) west of Arusha along a newly surfaced road.

After breakfast you are met by our tour guide/driver, who will deliver a short safari briefing. After briefing you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch. Upon your arrival at Lake Manyara, you will be welcomed by the Great Rift Valley Escarpment view and fun makers’ baboon in large groups at the entrance.

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The Great Migration

What is the great migration?

The Great Migration is the name for the annual movement of over 1 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra and gazelle during the dry season on the East African savanna. The herds move around 1200miles from the southern expanse of the Serengeti plains an Ngorongoro crater over the borders of Kenya to Maasai Mara and back down to the southern Serengeti again in search of green pasture and water. This is held as one of the Seven Wonders of the World

However, this movement of animals is not a simple trip from one point to another, instead of a simple back and forth movement between Tanzania and Kenya, the Great Migration is a repeating cycle of movement that wildebeest undergo every year in order to find food and water and rear their young during seasonal change.

The migration cycle

In January, the herds are at the southern plains of the Serengeti. In January and February, the wildebeest give birth to their young on these southern plains. The entire wildebeest herd produces over 200,000 calves within the brief period of two to three weeks. While lion and hyena are common on these southern plains, the calves are too many for the predators to prey on in their entirety. Furthermore, wildebeest calves are incredible animals that can stand after three to four minutes and be off running well with the herd at just five minutes to ten minutes old.

In March and April, the wildebeest herd moves north and west, to the central and western reaches of the Serengeti, near Lake Victoria. During the long rains season of April, the Rut occurs, when the wildebeest mate after complex territorial rituals by males. In June and July, the great crossing of the Serengeti happens in earnest. Wildebeest cross over the Grumeti River and eventually the Mara River to reach Kenya.

If you were travelling to Kenya and Tanzania in August and September, you would see the central Serengeti dry up and the entirety of the herd arrive in Maasai Mara National Reserve and the northernmost reaches of the Serengeti, past the Mara River. In October and November, the low rains begin and vegetation starts returning to the flood plain in the south. The herd starts to move back south, along the eastern fringes, only to settle in the south for birthing and the long rains of spring.

However, this traditionally-predictable routine is ever changing. Weather is never the same from one year to the next, and the effects of climate change have exacerbated the divergence from year to year. The rains of the Serengeti are becoming increasingly irregular. Some years see early downpours while others have suffered from extended drought, which upsets the natural balance of the herds.

Witnessing the Great Migration on the Serengeti plains is one of the great and unforgettable life time experiences a person can have on their East Africa vacation/holiday. Everyone who has the chance to stand up in their jeep with POP UP ROOF (as seen below) and gaze out on thousands of animals moving across the magnificent plains should take that chance. But it’s important to be aware of the current challenges facing these animals and their ecosystem, if you’re to fully cherish this natural wonder.

Jeep with pop up roof in migration safari

What is the best time of year to see migration?

Well, over one million animals migrate across one of the most robust environments on the planet in order to eat and reproduce. Lion and hyena thin out large portions of the herd while other animals simply die of exhaustion. This is the game of life and death played out on one of the planet’s most fantastic stages.

Therefore, Kenya and Tanzania don’t have the traditional Western four seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter. Instead, the seasons are mostly divided into a wet and dry season, with mini-wet and dry seasons happening in between. June to September is the dry season, temperatures are warm and rain is infrequent. The low rains begin in late October followed by the mini-dry season, while the true wet season is April through May.

The best time to see the Great Migration is during the dry season, between July and early October. It’s warm, weather is stable, and animals are abundant. The sparse vegetation and dried-up waterways force the animals to head up north to find food and drink.

If you visit in November or December, you’ll still see wildebeest and zebra, but the movements will not be as pronounced as during July and August. Just be sure to avoid April and May if you’re hoping to catch the Migration. The animals haven’t left the southwest yet and the torrential rains flood the Serengeti and make travel difficult.