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The Magical Experience of Tanzania
The Ngorongoro-Serengeti-Maasai Mara Great Migration

A life-changing and unforgettable experience. Highlights include: the greatest migration, a private game drive to the so called “Elephant Paradise”, an up-close interaction with Africa’s Big Five; a jaunt to the Serengeti; top-shelf room-and-board accommodations; and more. USARI delivers this high-end itinerary to our Premium clients. Upon request, USARI can further customize this itinerary to include additional VIP options for this group of our travelers to experience all the most spectacular display of nature that only Tanzania stands tall of any country on planet earth.

During the periods of January through March, the southern part of the Serengeti National Park and the western part of the Ngorongoro conservation area (not the Ngorongoro Crater) is inhabited by part of the migratory population of wildebeest and zebra, which is part of the greatest mechanism of wild ungulates (wildebeest and zebra) on earth. From as early as December, the migration starts to move into these Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The short grass plains provide the best nutrition which provides the greens where the birth of calves is expected to occur en masse. Mid-February is calving season when approximately 800,000 babies are born every day with a terrain of approximately 20,000 square kilometers of the Ndutu Lake Ndutu and Masek area of short grass plains as the place to be during this experience. About 400,000 zebra and 200,000 gazelles accompany the wildebeest and they are making a total of over 2 million migrating animals in the plains of Ngorongoro and the Serengeti National Park.

ZANZIBAR
A multi-day trip, designed to showcase the beauty and history of Zanzibar. Highlights include: visits to Stone Island and Prison Island; relaxing stops at beautiful beaches; an exploration of Jozani Forest (with its ancient hardwood forest, mangrove swamps, exclusive Red Colobus monkeys, and giant turtle sanctuary); full-day cruise on a traditional dhow boat at the southern coastline of Zanzibar; and more!

• Safari on Foot-Get out of the 4X4 For New Experiences
  Accompanied by an armed ranger, go for a walk in the savannah for an incredible immersion in the wild.
• Night Safari
  Another life begins at night safari. Observe the nocturnal animals aboard a 4×4 equipped with spot lights for surprising discoveries.
• Safari by Boat
  In Ruaha or in Nyerere, on the Rufiji River, crocodiles and hippos flirt with the boats for wild experiences!
• Hot Air Balloon Safari
  Onboard a basket of 12 to 14 people, fly over the Serengeti or Tarangire to approach animals by air balloon and enjoy upon landing.

Congenial Safari Activities

• The Great Migration
  We offer you a unique safari experience to witness the world-famous wildebeest migration. The great Serengeti wildebeest migration is the movement of vast numbers of the Serengeti’s wildebeest accompanied by large numbers of zebras and smaller numbers of the Grant’s gazelle, Thomson’s gazelle, eland, and impala. These animals move in an annual pattern which is fairly predictable. They migrate throughout the year, constantly seeking fresh grazing land and better-quality water. The precise timing of the Serengeti wildebeest migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year.

Contact with the Local Communities

A stay in Tanzania allows the incredible opportunity to meet some of the tribes who treasure their traditions in the heart of the country secrets.

• Maasai
  Living in harmony with a nature both grandiose and cruel that surrounds them, they open the doors of their bomas to share some medicinal traditions and
• Bushmen
  The Hadzabe are the last hunter-gatherers in the country, the Datogas work in leathers and metals, and these encounters will plunge travelers thousands of years back.
• Zanzibar
  Zanzibar is an Archipelago in the Indian ocean 25-50 kilometers off the coast of the mainland and consists of many small islands and two large ones, Unguja, which is the main Island, referred to informally as Zanzibar, and Pemba Island. Heavenly beaches and transparent lagoons are offered to travelers after a wild escape on the continent! Many activities are available to discover this jewel of the Indian Ocean.
• Stone Town
  This Zanzibar capital is classified as a Unesco world heritage site and allows its visitors to immerse themselves in its rich history.
• Mnemba Island
  In the heart of a national marine park and surrounded by an atoll of coral reefs, Mnemba is a small paradise to explore with different oceanic experiences.
• Spice Tour
  Walk in the farms with spices and their intoxicating smells: cloves, cinnamon, cardamom etc. Colors and scents are unforgettable experiences you will encounter during your visit.
• Sunset on the Ocean
  Sunset behind the traditional and emblematic island: Board the famous traditional dhow for a timeless moment on the Indian Ocean.

Travel Tips

Weather Seasons & Climate
It is possible to travel to Tanzania all year-round. Temperatures range between 20 to 35 degrees Celsius. There are two rainy seasons that punctuate the calendar year the heavy rains season from the end of March to mid-May and the short rains period in November. How the broad weather pattern works in relation to the great migration is of particular interest to most of our guests. Hence, is a summary:

• December to March
  During this time of the year, the wildebeest are in the southern area of the Serengeti more in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and it is calving season at Ndutu. During this period the migration is “in between” the locations. As such, these months are
• April to June
  slightly transitional times for seeing the herds, which can be found in the central and western parts of the Serengeti.
• July to October
  During these months the wildebeest are in the northern Serengeti plains, and you have a chance of seeing thousands of herds crossing the great Mara River.
• November
  During this month in a ‘normal year’ the short rains have begun — propelling the wildebeest to leave the now denuded grasslands of the Maasai Mara and head back to the rejuvenated Serengeti.

Formalities

• With ample support from KITS, guests are strongly advised to consult their travel agents, family medical doctors, and other providers to ensure compliance with outbound in destination requirements.
• These include airline tickets, travel insurance, passport validity, entry visa issuance, general health-check-up, Covid 19 vaccine status and PCR tests, local taxes, customs, currency, baggage and airport information.
• Health authorities recommend vaccination against yellow fever even if the risks are increasingly low. Preventive treatment against malaria is recommended.
• Consult your medical doctor before your departure. You are advised to check the validity of your passport before traveling and to renew it if necessary. Passport must be valid 6 months into the future after your date of arrival.

Airports

• Three International Airports
•  Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
•  Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
•  Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Reach Tanzania in One Stop-Over

• KLM via Amsterdam
•  Qatar Airways via Doha
•  Fly Emirates via Dubai
• Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa
• Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
• Kenya Airways via Nairobi

• What’s Included
• All transfers as per itinerary
• Safari jeep 4×4 pop up roof
• Professional English driver guide
• Accommodations as per itinerary
• Park fees & government taxes
• Flying Doctors
• All government taxes and charges
• All activities as per itinerary
• All meals as per itinerary
• Bottled mineral water while on safari.

• What’s not included
• International flights
• Personal items
• Travel insurance
• Alcoholic and bottled Non-alcoholic beverages
• Tips & Gratitude’s

Accommodation Links

• Legendary Lodge Arusha
• Chem Chem Lodge
• Songa Camp FB
• Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Please Note: If you wish to extend the tour to Zanzibar, we can extend this itinerary and add the Zanzibar part and also amend the quotation.

Please Note: It is possible to add Safari Balloon as extra activity