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 hoof prints of zebra, wildebeest and other ungulates on their migration from the Serengeti to Masai Mara Reserve.
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DATES
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Jul 22 - Aug 3, 2024
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6,599Aug 12 - Aug 24, 2024
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6,599Aug 19 - Aug 31, 2024
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6,599Sep 19 - Oct 1, 2024
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6,599Oct 3 - Oct 15, 2024
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6,599DATES
& starting prices
PRICES
Jul 22 - Aug 3, 2024
Starting at
8,259Aug 12 - Aug 24, 2024
Starting at
8,259Aug 19 - Aug 31, 2024
Starting at
8,259Sep 19 - Oct 1, 2024
Starting at
8,259Oct 3 - Oct 15, 2024
Starting at
8,259Nov 4 - Nov 16, 2024
Starting at
6,50913 days
12 nights
30 meals
10B 10L 10D
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
2
Arrive Kilimanjaro,Transfer to Arusha, Check-in
Kilimanjaro/Arusha
3
Orientation, Shanga Beads, Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
4
Tarangire National Park Game Drives
Tarangire National Park
5
Lake Manyara, Village Visit, Cultural Interaction
Lake Manyara
6
Central Serengeti, Maasai Village, Game Drive
Central Serengeti
7
Central Serengeti Game Drives, Searching for Big Cats
Central Serengeti
8
Game Drives, Monitoring & Protecting Wildlife
South Serengeti
9
Game Drives, Wildebeest Calving, Zebra Migration
South Serengeti
12
Transfer to Arusha, Day Room in Arusha, Program Concludes
Kilimanjaro/Arusha
13
Return Flight to North America
In Flight
At a Glance
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 hoof prints of the migrating animals.
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
These adventures feature our smallest group size, with 12 participants or fewer.
What You'll Learn
- 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.
Featured Expert
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Ally Faraji
Ally Faraji grew up playing with friends on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, trying to outsmart and chase off vervet monkeys that snuck onto farms to steal food. His interest in local wildlife evolved along with his observation skills. Ally studied wildlife management and worked as a certified naturalist expedition leader. An opportunity to further his studies led him to the U.S. where he also met his wife and started a family. In 2009, Ally returned to Tanzania to lead expedition groups and research big cats.
Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.
Ally Faraji
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Ally Faraji grew up playing with friends on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, trying to outsmart and chase off vervet monkeys that snuck onto farms to steal food. His interest in local wildlife evolved along with his observation skills. Ally studied wildlife management and worked as a certified naturalist expedition leader. An opportunity to further his studies led him to the U.S. where he also met his wife and started a family. In 2009, Ally returned to Tanzania to lead expedition groups and research big cats.
Gileard Marisa
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Gileard Marisa is a certified Tanzanian expedition leader who has specialized in the northern safari circuit. He holds a degree in wildlife tourism from the College of African Wildlife Management (CAWM), and studied sales and marketing at the Institute of Finance Management (IFM). Gileard particularly enjoys the cultural exchange that comes from leading and instructing visitors from around the world. He believes in travel as a way of life, and is a self-proclaimed movie buff who loves watching films in his free time.
Suggested Reading List
(20 books)
Visit the Road Scholar Bookshop
You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
Birds of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Featuring a habitat-based approach to more than 270 bird species, this handy guide to fowl in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Speke Gulf includes 480 color photos and accessible text.
Tanzania Map
A double-sided map with neighboring Rwanda and Burundi.
Serengeti, The Eternal Beginning
Featuring 250 exquisite color photographs alongside Norton's firsthand accounts of travels in Serengeti National Park, Kenya's Masai Mara and Ngorongoro over a decades-long career.
Northern Tanzania Map
A colorful, hand-drawn map at a scale of 1:1.4 million shows popular game parks and reserves, including Tsavo, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Ngornogoro, Tarangire and Kilimanjaro.
Elephant Memories, Thirteen Years in the Life of an Elephant Family
A tribute to the elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park by Cynthia Moss, founder and director of the Amboseli Elephant Research Project. Moss writes with authority and verve about her favorite creatures.
The Tree Where Man Was Born
A classic portrait of East Africa, enthralling in its detail on nature and daily life. Includes Maasai, Ngorongoro, the Kenyan highlands and Mathiessen's field trips, safaris and adventures in the Serengeti.
Africa, The Serengeti
James Earl Jones narrates this dazzling 40-minute IMAX documentary of the migration of wildebeest in the Serengeti and Masai Mara.
Big Five of Africa
Award-winning wildlife photographer Gerald Hinde's stunning photographs celebrate Africa's lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and buffalos. Brief but informative text introduces each animal but the photographs (rightly) are the main focus. Size: 8 x 8 inches.
Green Hills of Africa
Hemingway paints the true story of his ramblings on safari in this classic, exquisitely written tale of hunting around Lake Manyara, which includes some of the best writing on the land itself and original pencil drawings. Originally published in 1935.
The Worlds of a Maasai Warrior
Bridging several worlds with tremendous grace, Saitoti looks back on his life among the Maasai Mara, both as spokesperson for his tribe and as one of the first Maasai safari guides.
Bradt Safari Guide Northern Tanzania
A compact, practical overview of the history, wildlife and attractions of the Serengeti and surrounding parks, including Zanzibar.
African Heroes, Samburu-Maasai
Guzzini captures the rituals and travels of the mysterious Masaai communities of Tanzania and Kenya in beautiful, untouched photographs that honor the people and their land.
Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals
A conveniently compact edition of Kingdon's gloriously illustrated Field Guide to African Mammals. The guide includes abbreviated information on identification, distribution, ecology and conservation status and 480 outstanding color illustrations and maps.
Lonely Planet Swahili Phrasebook
A pocket phrasebook, dictionary and language guide for the traveler to East Africa.
Culture Smart! Tanzania
This pocket guide introduces local customs, etiquette and culture.
Out of Africa
The perennially best-selling tale of a naive young woman who leaves Denmark for East Africa, Dinesen's (AKA Karen Blixen) autobiography draws us into life on a struggling coffee plantation. It's a moving story inspired by a love for Kenya and its people. Includes the novella Shadows on the Grass.
Africa, a Biography of the Continent
With the ease of a practiced journalist, Reader weaves a masterful and lively tale of the continent, from ancient cultures to modern times. Both authoritative and informal, this is a splendid introduction to all of Africa.
The Safari Companion
An invaluable encyclopedic guide to Africa's mammals by a noted scientist, this perennial bestseller includes black-and-white drawings, an overview of each animal group and in-depth information. Written with the typical safari-goer in mind.
Wildlife of East Africa
This take-along guide to 475 common species of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, trees and flowers of East Africa features full-color photographs with detailed descriptions on facing pages.
Origins Reconsidered, In Search of What Makes Us Human
A personal account of hominid evolution, looking back at the evidence and conclusions from the original 1977 book "Origins," augmented with a thoughtful consideration of what makes us human.