9 Days Tanzania Great Wildebeest Migration Safaris

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrival at International Airport of Kilimanjaro (JRO)

   Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport JRO, you will be warmly welcomed by your experienced and professional driver guide. After assisting you with your luggage and ensuring all belongings are accounted for, he will provide you with refreshing bottled mineral water or a soft drink for your comfort. You will then enjoy a seamless private transfer to your hotel in Arusha. The remainder of the day is at leisure, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha

   Luxury Accommodation

   Arusha Glan Melia

   High-End Accommodation

   Arusha Coffee Lodge

   Meals:

   Dinner

2. Day 2

   Arusha to Tarangire National Park for game drives.

   At 830hrs, embark to Tarangire national park for game drives and game viewings The Tarangire national park covers an undulating area of 2,850 km², characterized by open woodlands dotted with hundreds of majestic baobab trees, boasting a massive density of wildlife, flora, and fauna species. The park is primarily famous for big herds of Elephants and a surprising number of Wildebeests and Zebras, rapidly scattered throughout the woodlands and beneath the Tarangire River, a river in which the park took its name. Buffaloes, giraffes, fringe-eared Oryx Gazelles, Impala, Mongoose, Hartebeest, Crocodiles, and hippos also claim the sanctuary their home of all times, feeding on shoots, bushes, grasses, acacias, and preys. Lions are also common and sometimes wild dogs, Cheetahs, Hyenas, and Leopard can be spotted. As you drive into different parts of the park in search of incredible, your professional driver-guide will surprise you with his skills in locating and interpreting wildlife and its behaviors. Tarangire is also the best bird-watching site with more than 500 species recorded, such as; francolins, parrots, starlings, Ostriches, hornbills, etc. You shall have your lunch at the picnic point inside the park, And later after authentic wildlife game drives and game viewings, you will be transferred to your accommodation for Dinner and Overnight.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Moonbow Lodge

   Luxury Accommodation

   Escarpment Luxury Lodge

   High-End Accommodation

   Wellworth Lake Manyara Kilimanjaro Lodge

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

3. Day 3

   Tarangire to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro.

   Today after your morning breakfast, your driver will pack your luggage and lunchboxes in your vehicle ready for an authentic drive to Serengeti national park through the famous Ngorongoro conservation area. On your way, you will have several stops at some interesting spots including the crater view point for a visual view of the Crater floor and its beautiful surrounding. Animals like Lions, elephants, hyenas, jackals, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, Gazelles, impala and buffaloes can also be spotted in Ngorongoro conservation area. As you drive further, you will pass at one of the Maasai Boma for incredible and surprising African cultural experiences. As you step down from your vehicle, you will be warmly welcomed by an authentic Maasai traditional dance from a group of Maasai warriors pretty dressed in thin braids/Shuka, decorated with beaded earrings on their stretched earlobes that can be seen as they jump high and swing their long tangled hairs. Maasai is the only tribe among the very few African tribes that still practice and live its genuine lifestyle. Thereafter, you will proceed further and stop for your lunch and some rest at Serengeti Naabi Hill gate before leaving for Serengeti en route game drives to your camp for Dinner and Overnight.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

   Luxury Accommodation

   Itika Wilderness Camp

   High-End Accommodation

   Melia Serengeti

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

4. Day 4

   Enroute game drives from Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

   After breakfast at your lodge, you will depart with packed lunch boxes for an en route game drive through the Central Serengeti plains as you proceed toward North Serengeti. The Central Serengeti, particularly the Seronera region, is one of the richest wildlife areas in the park and a key gathering point for a wide variety of animals and birdlife. The woodlands and open savannah plains host large populations of herbivores and predators. Lions, leopards, and cheetahs are commonly seen, often following migratory herds. You may also encounter elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, topi, impalas, gazelles, and hyenas. Upon arrival in North Serengeti, continue with a game drive before heading to your camp for dinner and overnight.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Mara Kati Kat Tented Camp

   Luxury Accommodation

   Mara River Camp

   High-End Accommodation

   Lemala Kuria Hill Lodge

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

5. Days 5-6

   Follow the wildebeest migration in Northern Serengeti.

   From the central Serengeti, you will proceed with game drives following the great wildebeest Migration in the northern part of the Serengeti. You will spend 2 nights exploring the wildebeest migration in close proximity. Lunch at the picnic site. When the land and rains deny growing fresh pastures and filling ponds and rivers with water, some regions of the Serengeti national park become harsh and unfriendly habitats for the wildlife living. During this time, most of the wild animals led by legendary wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, are forced to leave the central Serengeti plains and move through the western corridor (Grumeti) to the north part in search of green pastures and water. Between late July, Augusts to October, The Serengeti northern corridor turns into a mesmerizing wildlife paradise. Thousands to Millions of wildebeests, Zebras, and other angulate animals mingle along the Mara river banks as they prepare to cross the River further to Maasai Mara Game reserve in Kenya. Remember, where there are herbivores, carnivals are just around patrolling for their kills, so expect to witness a lot of incredible scenes during your game drives. After game drives and picnic bush lunch, return to your accommodation for relaxing, Dinner and Overnight stay.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Mara Kati Kat Tented Camp

   Luxury Accommodation

   Mara River Camp

   High-End Accommodation

   Lemala Kuria Hill Lodge

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

6. Day 7

   Serengeti game drives en route to Ngorongoro Conservation.

   After breakfast, we say goodbye to our camp staff and embark on game drives with our packed lunches en route to Ngorongoro conservation area. Every day is a new day in Serengeti with different amazing series of events. On this day still you will have a great opportunity to explore the Serengeti ecosystem with great possibility to spot any other animals that you did not have luck to spot in your first days. Lunchboxes shall be served to you at the picnic point followed by a further drive to Ngorongoro for Dinner and Overnight at the lodge

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

   Luxury Accommodation

   Ngorongoro Lions Paw

   High-End Accommodation

   Ngorongoro Lodge by Melia

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

7. Day 8

   Game drives in Ngorongoro Crater

   Morning game drives and game viewings inside the Ngorongoro crater floor with packed Lunch boxes. Below the Ngorongoro crater floor, there are lives of amazing wild creatures dramatically carpeting the land in different colors and styles, making the area the most marvelous place on earth to indulge for spectacular game drives and game viewings in search of incredible big cats and the remained endangered black rhinoceros. This 2000 ft. deep intact volcanic caldera was formed after an extensive volcanic eruption. It’s also comprised of two smaller Craters of Olmoti and Empakai perfect destinations for pure nature hiking and walking safaris. Wildebeests, Buffaloes, Hyenas, Waterbucks, Jackals, Elephants, Lions, Zebras, Leopards, Hippos, Baboons, Mongoose and monkeys, Elands and many other wildlife species alongside hundreds of bird species e.g. Ostriches, Starlings, Bustards, Eagles etc. live here and can be spotted during game drives. Later after exploration hours, you will ascend the crater walls and drive back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight stay.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

   Luxury Accommodation

   Ngorongoro Lions Paw

   High-End Accommodation

   Ngorongoro Lodge by Melia

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

8. Day 9

   Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure

   Today is reserved at leisure, allowing you time to relax and reflect on the remarkable experiences of your safari. Depending on your international flight schedule, our professional driver guide will transfer you comfortably to the airport in good time for your departure procedures. As you bid farewell to Tanzania, you carry with you unforgettable memories of vast savannahs, exceptional wildlife encounters, and the awe inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration. This marks the successful conclusion of your 9 Days Tanzania Great Wildebeest Migration Safari. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

   Meals:

   Breakfast and Lunch

What Is Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the 9 Days Tanzania Great Wildebeest Migration Safaris cost?

This safari starts from $4,585 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, lodge tier, and group size, and every quote is itemized before you commit.

How long is this safari?

It runs 9 days. Because every trip is private, we can lengthen, shorten, or add a Zanzibar or gorilla extension to fit your plans.

Can I customize this itinerary?

Yes. This itinerary is a starting point. Swap lodges, change the pace, adjust the route, or combine countries, and your planner reshapes it with you before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

It depends on which part of the migration you want. The southern plains around Ndutu hold the calving season from roughly January to March. The Mara River crossings in the north usually run July to October. June through October is the reliable dry-season window for general game viewing anywhere in the park.