(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 14, 2011 ) GLENDALE, Cali. – April 13, 2011 – Luxury African Safari Outfitter Great Safaris is reporting that the early rains have started in the Serengeti Plains of Tanzania, a precursor to the famous Great Migration.
The Great Migration occurs every year as the rains cease and the southern grasslands wither. The wild creatures of the vast Serengeti gather in massive herds for the slow march north toward the promise of water and sweet new grasses in the Northern Serengeti and the Masai Mara of Kenya. With their own promise of a moveable feast, the carnivores tag along, darting through the shadows in search of the too old, too young or too slow. This is the great migration - the Greatest Show on Earth.
On April 4th, Great Safaris’ rangers, on the ground in Tanzania, had this to report: “The early rains just started! The migration will soon be trekking toward the central Serengeti. By the end of May we will see the huge herds rumble and split – some moving into the western Serengeti while the balance will turn northward. If the rain patterns hold, the spectacular crossing into the Masai Mara should take place between June and July.”
Great Safari’s 10-day Greatest Show on Earth itinerary showcases the best of the great migration, from the fabled tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara and amazing wild life of the Ngorongoro Crater, to the outstanding game viewing in the heart of the Serengeti. Common species include lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, wildebeest, baboons, warthogs, zebra, giraffe, rhino, and more. Great Safaris offers year-round daily departures with pricing starting at $4975 per person, double occupancy. Airfares from JFK to East Africa good for travel June 01 – August 10 from $1990 plus tax $178. Additional months of travel are available upon request. More info and full itinerary at http://www.greatsafaris.com/greatest-show-on-earth-tanzania.html
Great Safaris is a luxury African safari outfitter offering the convenience of a US booking office coupled with 10 on-site offices in Africa, which are fully staffed by dedicated professionals. Destinations include Botswana, Kenya, the Seychelles, Zambia, Egypt, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Jordan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Great Safaris offers luxury programs to help adventure travelers explore Africa and create enriching life experiences. For more information please visit the Great SafarisÂ’ web site at www.greatsafaris.com. Great Safaris is a proud member of the United States Tour Operators Association, ASTA Tops, and Airline Reporting Corporation.
