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Tanzania

Tanzania and the Great East African Migration

Program No. 3716RJ
Witness one of the world’s most awe-inspiring events as you follow the hoofprints of zebra, wildebeest and other ungulates on their migration from the Serengeti to Maasai Mara Reserve.

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Program
At a Glance
Duration
13 days
Program Begins
Kilimanjaro/Arusha
Program Concludes
Kilimanjaro/Arusha
Group Type
Micro Group
Meals
30 ( 10B, 10L, 10D )
Activity Level
Each year 2 million animals migrate between the plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania and Masai Mara in Kenya, a journey of 800 miles. The migration is dramatic — considered to be the largest movement of wildlife on earth. Witness the highlights of the migration from strategically placed mobile tented camps and study this phenomena and its impact on the land, the animals and the people living on the periphery of the migration route. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge — the Cradle of Mankind — as we follow in the hoofprints of the migrating animals.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Follow the animals of the Great Migration.
  • Learn about the contribution of Louis and Mary Leakey during a field trip to Olduvai Gorge.
  • Learn how the migration impacts the lives of the Indigenous people at a Maasai village and a rural community.
General Notes
This is a Micro Group program, with 12 or fewer participants. Check the daily schedule on the website or contact the Program Provider if you plan on making your own flights for correct arrival and departure dates. Group sizes limited to 12. Guaranteed window seats in safari vehicles. We follow the path of the yearlong migration; dividing time between two adjoining Serengeti regions for optimum game viewing. The event takes place in a circular pattern in the Serengeti Mara Ecosystem and annual rainfall dictates the timing and course of migration.
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Isaiah Siima
Isaiah Siima was raised in Tanzania’s Ngoro Ngoro highlands and belongs to an ethnic Iraqw tribe — a Cushitic group which originated in southeastern Ethiopia. Isaiah attended the College of Wildlife Management where he trained in natural history, group management, and interpretive guiding. He enjoys sharing his love and knowledge of Tanzania's flora, fauna, geology, and history with visitors from around the globe. An interesting fact: Isaiah is a keen birder and his favorite species is the Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius).
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Transportation in 4x4 safari vehicles on unpaved, bumpy, dusty roads in parks. Outside of game parks travel on paved roads.
Micro Group (12 Max)
These adventures feature our smallest group size, with 12 participants or fewer.
Suggested Reading List
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