Introduction

This trip is for travel in the months July to October.

The migration is largely driven by the rains which determine when the animals start moving. It's worth bearing in mind that the rains cannot be timed exactly so the migration doesn't operate on a set schedule. Below is a basic outline of what happens between the months July to October:

June - The rains usually come to an end.

July - Normally the start of the dry season. The migration moves north east towards the Northern Serengeti.

August - The migration is concentrated in the Northern Serengeti, Crosses the Mara River to get to the sweet grasses of the Masai Mara.

September/early October - The migration is primarily in the Masai Mara in Kenya but herds can move backwards and forwards between both areas.

October - The herds start to move back into the Northern Serengeti from the Masai Mara to begin their movement southwards.

November - Start of the Southward movement of the migration in anticipation of the new season rains.

December - Calving starts.

Day

Accommodation

Type

Destination

Duration

Basis

day 0

Onsea House & Machweo Retreat   Arusha

1 night

FB

day 1

Oliver's Camp   Tarangire National Park

2 nights

FI

  Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

alternate

       

day 3

The Plantation Lodge   Karatu

2 nights

FB

day 5

Olakira Migration Camp - North (Jun - Oct)   Northern Serengeti

3 nights

FB

  Olakira Migration Camp - South (Dec - Mar)

alternate

       

Key

FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

FI: Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Arusha: Onsea House & Machweo Retreat

Machweo Machweo View

Tarangire National Park: Oliver's Camp

Oliver's Camp - Exterior bedroom view Oliver's - Camp exterior with campfire and seating Olivers - Twin set up

Karatu: The Plantation Lodge

Northern Serengeti: Olakira Migration Camp - North (Jun - Oct)

Olakira Camp - Stargazing tent Olakira Camp - Tent view from the lounge area Olakira Camp - Family tent with en suite bathroom

Fast Facts

9 Days / 8 Nights

Reference Number: Z module

Included / Excluded

Includes:

1 night at Onsea House, full board

2 nights at Olivers Camp, fully inclusive

2 nights at Plantation Lodge, full board

3 nights at Olakira Camp, all inclusive

Private vehicle and guide at Olivers Camp and Plantation Lodge

1 day crater fees for Ngorongoro crater

Airport transfers

Inter-camp road and air transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.

Tourism development levy

Relevant Park fees

Excludes:

International flights

Visa fees if required

Gratuities

Items of a personal nature

Drinks at Onsea House and Plantation Lodge

Arusha: Onsea House & Machweo Retreat

Machweo Machweo View

Tarangire National Park: Oliver's Camp

Oliver's Camp - Exterior bedroom view Oliver's - Camp exterior with campfire and seating Olivers - Twin set up

Karatu: The Plantation Lodge

Northern Serengeti: Olakira Migration Camp - North (Jun - Oct)

Olakira Camp - Stargazing tent Olakira Camp - Tent view from the lounge area Olakira Camp - Family tent with en suite bathroom
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