This 7-night safari explores the western Serengeti National Park; fly into this stunning national park to experience some of the finest game viewing in Tanzania, whilst staying in top-notch lodges.

If you want to catch the great migration in the Serengeti, then ideal timing for this trip would be around October and December. Alternatively, if you're visiting between about April to July then consider the very similar Golden Oriole fly-in safari as an alternative to this trip.

Day 1

Depart London Heathrow on an overnight British Airways flight to Kilimanjaro Airport, via Nairobi.

Days 2-3 Serengeti Migration Area, Tanzania

Arrive at the airstrip, where you will be met by your superior guide. On your way back to camp, enjoy a relaxing game drive and look out for the abundant game that lives in this area. Follow the river, looking out for leopard before arriving at….

Grumeti River Camp (full board & activities)

During your 2-night stay, you'll enjoy game drives in the Serengeti experiencing some fantastic game and endless views of the surrounding plains. Then return to indulge in the pure luxury of this lovely lodge.

Days 4-6 Serengeti Migration Area, Tanzania

Have a relaxing start to the day with an excellent breakfast, before transfering by road to your next location. You will be able to enjoy a game drive on your way to the semi permanent...

Serengeti under Canvas (full board & activities)

During your 3-night stay, enjoy excellent game drives, night drives and walking in an area where the permanent wildlife is abundant. If you visit around October to November, then you're also likely to catch the great wildebeest migration passing through.

Day 7

After an early morning game drive, fly back to Kilimanjaro Airport and then either continue onto one of our beach holiday add-ons, or connect with your afternoon British Airways flight to London.

Day 8

Land at London Heathrow in the morning - with plenty of time to make onward connections to home.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2012	28-Feb-2012	£4,498
1-Mar-2012	31-Mar-2012	£4,338
1-Apr-2012	31-May-2012	£3,670
1-Jun-2012	30-Jun-2012	£4,338
1-Jul-2012	30-Sep-2012	£4,498
1-Oct-2012	31-Oct-2012	£4,338
1-Nov-2012	14-Dec-2012	£3,670
Notes: The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements. There is a flight supplement of £522 per person from 15 July to 18 August. There is an accommodation supplement from 16-30 June of £160 per person. There is an accommodation supplement from 1-10 November of £668 per person. Ideas for add-on trips: After your safari, if you want to relax on the beach, then add one of our beach add-on trips to Zanzibar, Pemba, Ras Kutani or the Mafia Archipelago, to your itinerary.

This itinerary includes:

• Economy flights, as above, plus UK airport departure taxes.
  
• All transfers in Africa.
  
• A comprehensive pack of information covering the places that you'll be visiting.
  
• Current park fees for the Serengeti National Park.
  
• Most drinks are included, except champagne and premium imported wines and spirits.
  
• Guided safari activities from Grumeti River Camp - usually one in the morning and one in the late afternoon
  
• A complementary copy of the Bradt Travel Guide to Zanzibar, Pemba & Mafia.

This itinerary excludes:

• Tanzanian domestic departure taxes.
  
• Tips and gratuities, which are optional.
• As with all of our trips, you need to organise your own visas. Currently (Jan 2012) holders of British passports do need a visa for Tanzania, which can be obtained through the Tanzanian High Commission in London prior to travel.

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