Experience a once-in-a-lifetime safari in Tanzania during the annual Great Migration and enjoy deluxe lodges and a remarkable tented camp.
Tanzania's Great Migration
12 days from $8,995
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime safari in Tanzania during the annual Great Migration and enjoy deluxe lodges and a remarkable tented camp.
Tour Details
WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
- Patricia, M.At home today the sky is monochrome gray, but all I see is the Serengeti 's endless plain and blue sky and wildebeest. Every moment was magic. The animals, the air and sky and landscape and the animals. The people, lectures, and talks and guides. I would turn around and go back tomorrow! Thank you for the dream trip.
- Carol B.This trip was wonderful in every way. Whether you're a seasoned traveler, or if this is a “once-in-a-lifetime” trip, my husband and I would heartily recommend it. Every aspect; Leaders, Driver/Guides, Lodgings, Food, and of course, the amazing wildlife were better than hoped for.
- Susan, B.This tour fulfilled a life-long desire to go on safari. The tour was packed with lots of wildlife viewing in many different settings, all of which were so much more than I could have ever dreamed of seeing. We saw every animal that is on anyone's list of must-see, and not just one or two but in most cases a whole lot of them!
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Arusha Serena Hotel
Lake Duluti, Tanzania
Set on beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking scenic Lake Duluti, the individually thatched rondavels of the Arusha Serena Hotel incorporate traditional Tanzanian architectural features. Guest rooms feature private bathrooms, individual verandas, curved French windows and furniture with an East African motif. Amenities include a restaurant, laundry service, and complimentary WiFi internet access. The rooms have a private bath with hairdryer, in-room safe, telephone and TV.
Number of nights: 1
Maramboi Tented Lodge
Tarangire, Tanzania
Maramboi Lodge offers endless vistas of rolling golden grasslands and palm-lined desert between Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Each spacious, deluxe, tailor-made tent features a high thatched roof, private bathroom with shower, private veranda, wooden floors, large bed, fans, mosquito netting and 24-hour electricity.
Number of nights: 2
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania
The Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge occupies a stunning setting atop the Mto wa Mbu Escarpment overlooking the Great Rift Valley. Guests are accommodated in thatched rondavels decorated in East African motifs, each with private bathroom facilities.
Number of nights: 1
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
The Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge enjoys a dramatic setting overlooking the 2000-foot-deep Ngorongoro Crater. Constructed of local materials and nestled into the crater rim, it blends into its environment. Each guest room features private bathroom facilities, a balcony and traditional Tanzanian décor.
Number of nights: 2
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Serengeti, Tanzania
The Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set atop a wooded ridge overlooking one of Tanzania’s finest game viewing areas. Guests are accommodated in individual thatched rondavels influenced by traditional Masai architecture. Each guest room features private bathroom facilities, a balcony and traditional Tanzanian décor.
Number of nights: 3
Activity Level 3: Moderate / Active
Expectations: Long touring days with many full-day safari drives. Although safari vehicles are comfortable, game drives can incur sitting for long periods of time during long, bumpy rides over very rough dusty terrain. Although some roads have been cleared through the game parks, the surfaces are unpaved and there can be deep tire ruts cut into the roadbeds. Walking is sometimes over difficult terrain. Safari viewing also requires very early morning departures from the lodge for better opportunities to spot animals. Generally, there is afternoon leisure time at the lodge on those days. Transfers from one lodge to the next is over gravel roads in safari vehicles, except for the final transfer to Arusha which is by small plane.
Appropriate for: Travelers who are physically fit and comfortable with long days of touring (both walking tours and driving time).
WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
- Patricia, M.At home today the sky is monochrome gray, but all I see is the Serengeti 's endless plain and blue sky and wildebeest. Every moment was magic. The animals, the air and sky and landscape and the animals. The people, lectures, and talks and guides. I would turn around and go back tomorrow! Thank you for the dream trip.
- Carol B.This trip was wonderful in every way. Whether you're a seasoned traveler, or if this is a “once-in-a-lifetime” trip, my husband and I would heartily recommend it. Every aspect; Leaders, Driver/Guides, Lodgings, Food, and of course, the amazing wildlife were better than hoped for.
- Susan, B.This tour fulfilled a life-long desire to go on safari. The tour was packed with lots of wildlife viewing in many different settings, all of which were so much more than I could have ever dreamed of seeing. We saw every animal that is on anyone's list of must-see, and not just one or two but in most cases a whole lot of them!
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