Witness the spectacle of the wildebeest migration and possibly a river crossing, alongside vast herds of Thompson's gazelle, plains zebra and buffalo, with accompanying predators likely to include lion, leopard, cheetah and clans of spotted hyena.
The birdlife in the Serengeti is also excellent with southern ground hornbill, rufous-tailed weaver, tawny eagle, secretarybird, Fischer's lovebird, red-billed hornbill and silverbird being some of the more notable highlights.
Typical Itinerary
Day1: Depart the UK
Day2: Arrive Kilimanjaro Airport, transfer to Arusha and fly Central Serengeti
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, we are met and driven to the town of Arusha. Here we are dropped off at the domestic airport to catch our light aircraft flight to the Seronera Airstrip in the Central Serengeti.
We are met on arrival at the airstrip in the Serengeti and transferred to our first camp, a drive which is likely to include a variety of wildlife on route.
For the next two days we will explore the scenic landscapes of the Central Serengeti in pursuit of the regions famed wildlife inhabitants. Depending on our preference this will either be through morning and afternoon safaris, or full day safaris, venturing out with a packed lunch. With luck we should encounter elephant, giraffe, buffalo, eland and large herds of plains zebras and Thomson's gazelles. Such a profusion of prey species inevitably attracts a range of predators including lion, leopard, cheetah and clans of spotted hyena, alongside smaller predators such as bat-eared fox, black-backed jackal and even perhaps serval.
Day5: Transfer to North Serengeti
This morning, after breakfast, we are transferred from the Central Serengeti to the northern regions of this magnificent national park. This transfer is effectively another game drive, as we look out for wildlife and, with luck, enjoy several rewarding encounters en route. We reach our new camp in time for lunch and a game drive in the afternoon.
Over the course of the next three days, we explore the Northern Serengeti on game drives in our private vehicles. Once again, the majority of these outings will be in the early morning or late afternoon; however, there is also the possibility of going on full-day drives, with a picnic lunch, in order to maximise our chances of witnessing a river crossing.
Though witnessing a river crossing can never be guaranteed, the chaos and frenzy surrounding it make for an unforgettable experience, which at the same time is hugely humbling. Generally our guides will try to avoid the most congested areas and use their superior knowledge and many years of experience to locate spots that are less busy but still reliable for watching a crossing.
Day9: Fly to Arusha and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for flight to UK
Following lunch we are transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport and a nearby lodge where a day room has been booked so we can relax before our international flights in the evening. Later we transfer the short distance from our lodge to Kilimanjaro International Airport in time to check-in for our onward flights.
Key info
Duration and price including flights from/to UK: 10 daysfrom £6,595 pp
Duration and price excluding international flights: 8 daysfrom £5,595 pp
The Serengeti supports Africa’s greatest concentration of plains game. Its ranges include wooded highland, grass plains, acacia savannah and rivers. With an estimated three million large animals, most of which take part in a seasonal migration, you can experience one of nature’s greatest wonders.
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Where: Northern Tanzania
Ideal for viewing: Burchell’s zebra, cheetah, leopard, lion, white-bearded wildebeest
Excellent for: Walking safaris, Wildlife photography, Photography tours With Nick Garbutt, Vehicle safaris
Kirurumu Serengeti offer two luxury and intimate mobile camps consisting of just seven well-appointed safari tents, a dining tent and a relaxing campfire area. The camps move on a seasonal basis, taking advantage of wildlife movements in the vast Serengeti, particularly the great migration.
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