Twiga Safari and Travel

Serengeti Migration Safari - 4 Days

Destination:Serengeti national park

Major Attractions:Wildebeests, Zebras and Thomson’s gazeles

Tour Guides Language: English

Starting Point: Arusha/Moshi

Ending Point: Arusha/Moshi

Safari Activity: Great Serengeti Migration

Additional info: Provide armed rangers to escort travelers during night safari

ITINERARY

Itinerary Details

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Pick up from the airport upon arrival by a professional guide. Transfer to the booked hotel in Arusha for check in. Get a short safari briefing from the tour guide for the safari overview.

DAY 1

Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Leave shortly after breakfast for a transfer to the exclusive Serengeti. Arrive in time for lunch at the park to have a picnic lunch. Go for an afternoon game drive exploring the vast plains and see many animals including big cats, elephants, giraffes, antelopes and others. In the evening, Transfer to the designed campsitefor overnight stay.

DAY 2

Full Day Game Drive In Ndutu Plains

Leave for a full day game drive to witness “The Great Migration” where thousands of wildebeests, zebras and Thomson’s gazelles migrate to Maasai Mara in search for fresh pasture and water. Explore the plains while tracking the migration with predators like lions awaiting. Break for a picnic lunch and proceed with game drive till late afternoon. Transfer to the designed campsitefor overnight stay.

DAY 3

Full Day Game Drive In Central Serengeti

Leave for a day’s game drive in the central Serengeti. Game view to spot big cats, wildebeests, elephants, giraffes, elands, antelopes and others. If lucky, you may be able to spot a rhino. Break for lunch and proceed with game drive till late afternoon. Transfer to the designed campsitefor overnight stay.

DAY 4

Transfer to Arusha

Leave at 6:00 for an early game drive to see more animals and witness early morning kills from the big cats. Return to the hotel at 9:00 for breakfast. Transfer to the designed campsitefor overnight stay. After lunch in the park, drive back to Arusha.

SAFARI PACKING LISTS

Right Clothing

It’s important to pack the right and necessary clothing needed for an African safari. This is due to weather conditions and nature of the trip. Bright colored clothes are strictly prohibited.

Safari clothes include:

Safari boots.
Dark colored long sleeved shirts.
Warm sweater.
2-3 trousers/pants.
Sun hats and glasses.
3 to 4 pairs of socks.
Light rain coat.
Cotton underwear.
3 to 4 pairs of socks
Pair of flip flop or sandals.

Medical Facilities

Health safety is highly required while on a safari. Though health insurance is issued by the tour company, personal preparation won’t do any harm. Consider having

Yellow fever health card (most crucial when travelling to Tanzania).
Pain killers.
Mosquito repellants.
Malaria medication.
Bandages and plasters.
Antihistamine for cases of insects bites.
Allergy medication.
Sunscreen.

Electronic Devices

The necessary devices include:

Digital camera with extra batteries.
Tablet or Ipad for doing personal work or storing information.
Binocular.
Flashlight.

Toiletries

Hotels and lodges provide toiletries though personal stuffs will be of a great help especially if nature calls and you have to use bush toilet. Consider packing:

Toilet paper/Tissue.
Toothbrush.
Toothpaste.
Shampoo and air conditioner.

Supply Of Cash

Having cash is mostly recommended in a safari since not all places use credit cards. Additionally cash is most useful in case of purchasing personal items. US dollar is highly used for payment.

A wildlife safari is one of the greatest adventures that creates wonderful and lifetime memories.