8-Days Wildebeest Migration Safari
- Tanzania Parks
Duration
8 Days
Max People
30+ People
Pick Up
Airport
Safari Program Summary
The wildebeest migration river crossing beginning in July, moves north and passes through the Lobo and the Wagakuria area en route to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. In September, the wildebeest herds are spread out over the northern Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. Several large herds of wildebeest remain behind in the area and weather changes may sometimes bring the herds back into the area from the Mara. In October, the herds move south towards the central Serengeti National Park via the Lobo area of the Serengeti National Park.
Safari Itinerary
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport(JRO) …, you will meet with one of our representatives or driver guide pickup and transferred to Arusha. Stay at overnight at Kerama Silent Lodge.
Explore Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations, known for its scenic landscapes, ancient baobab trees, and the life-giving Tarangire River. Covering approximately 2,600 sq km, the park is famous for hosting some of the largest elephant herds in Tanzania, especially during the dry season. Enjoy game viewing with chances to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other unique wildlife species.
Stay Overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge (inside the park)
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the central Serengeti. Explore the endless plains of this world-famous national park, home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth—the Great Migration. Enjoy game viewing opportunities with chances to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, gazelles, and abundant birdlife.
Stay Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, explore the vast Serengeti plains as you travel to the remote Kogatende area in northern Serengeti. Known for the Mara River and dramatic landscapes, Kogatende offers exceptional wildlife viewing, especially from July to October when the Great Migration arrives. Witness migrating wildebeest, zebras, and possible predator activity while enjoying the quieter atmosphere of this northern wilderness.
Stay Overnight at Heritage Mara Camp Full Board
Spend a full day exploring Kogatende and the Mara River, one of the best areas to witness the Great Migration. Begin with an early morning game drive to spot active predators and migrating wildebeest and zebras gathering near the river crossings. Enjoy a picnic lunch while searching for wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, hippos, and crocodiles. Continue exploring different river viewpoints in the afternoon, with opportunities to witness dramatic crossings and predator interactions before returning to camp.
Stay Overnight at Heritage Mara Camp
The drive from Kogatende to Central Serengeti takes about four to six hours and doubles as a game drive. You leave early when wildlife is active, passing through the northern hills near the Mara River where migration herds and predators may still be present. As you head south, the landscape opens into wide plains with steady sightings of giraffes, elephants, and antelope. By midday or early afternoon, you reach Central Serengeti, where wildlife density increases again, especially for big cats, and continue with an afternoon game drive. Stay overnight at Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp
After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five, black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and a variety of birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before continuing your wildlife viewing. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight: Olea Farm Lodge
Today after breakfast, we will drive to Kilimanjaro international airport and Fly back Home.
Price Includes and Excludes:
- 4WD Toyota safari Land cruiser, special made for game viewing
- Professional & experience driver safari guide.
- Pick up from Arusha and start the safari
- Accommodation and meals full board, double room sharing, while on safari
- Park fees
- Unlimited Game drive during safari as per the above itinerary
- Bottled water through out during game drives.
- International and domestic flights
- Tips for guides, drivers.
- Any Private Expenses
- Beverages and alcohol
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