Great Migration in Tanzania

8 days—Extraordinary 8-day journey to witness the renowned wildebeest migration in Tanzania

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Safari summary

Join on an extraordinary 8-day journey to witness the renowned wildebeest migration in Tanzania, with a focus on the thrilling experience on Wester Serengeti. Begin in Arusha, then explore the iconic Serengeti National Park for two days, immersing yourself in diverse wildlife. The highlight unfolds on days 3-5, positioned along the West of Serengeti, capturing the dramatic wildebeest migration. Expert guides ensure prime viewing for this natural spectacle. The adventure concludes with exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the “Big Five,” and a cultural experience in Maasai villages, providing a well-rounded safari experience.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Hot air balloons
Internal flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Arusha Settle into your accommodation, ready to start your safari journey proper in the morning.

Kibo Palace Hotel

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you drive to Tarangire where your safari starts. This lovely park has the largest concentrations of elephants in the world and the highest number of breeding bird species. Especially during the dry season, Tarangire is packed with wildlife. If you are lucky you can even spot the tree-climbing python. Tarangire River draws huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, as well as predators who prey upon them. Later in the afternoon, you drive for dinner and overnight to the lodge.

Baghayo Lodge

Serengeti National Park – Central

After breakfast, you drive to the famous Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is famous for the abundance of lions, leopards, and cheetahs that can usually be seen quite easily. Game viewing in this central area of Serengeti is spectacular all year round. Enjoy the views of endless plains and stunning wildlife like hyenas, jackals, elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, ostrich, aardvark, pangolin, and many more. In the late afternoon, you will continue to Serengeti Baobab camp. FB

Serengeti Baobab Tented Camp

Western Serengeti

After breakfast, you will depart with picnic lunch and drive to Serengeti is the park with the largest concentration of big mammals in the world and it is where you will see most of your exciting wildlife. With so many wildebeest, gazelles and zebras present it is no wonder the Serengeti is also home to 4,000 lions and 1,000 leopards. Apart from the Big Five, the Serengeti boasts the cheetah, jackal, hyena, serval, aardvark, just to name a few.

kirawira lodge

Western Serengeti

Hot Air Balloon at extra Cost; Hot Air balloon: Rise up early, to view the animals and migration from up high and down low as you float across the savannah. Full day game drives. Apart from the Big Five, the Serengeti boasts the cheetah, jackal, hyena, serval, aardvark, pangolin, porcupine, crocodiles, giraffe, python, black mamba, spitting cobra, ostrich, martial eagle, lovebirds, and vultures, just to name a few. Dinner and overnight will be at Kirawira Lodge

Kirawira Lodge

Central Serengeti

Spend exploring Serengeti national park. You will be starting your game drives in the early mornings to have opportunity to see the active predators. All meals and overnight will be at Serengeti Baobab camp. FB

Serengeti Baobab Migration Camp

Ngorongoro Crater

Today you set off towards the Ngorongoro Crater for your last game drive. It shelters close to 30.000 animals including the Big Five. The crater teems with zebras, buffaloes, lions, wildebeest, warthogs, baboons, elephants, flamingos, ostriches, hippos, cheetahs, and a small population of the rare black rhino. The beautiful colors and dancing clouds make the crater almost surreal.

Baghayo Lodge

Departure

You will wake up and have a leisurely breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast, your guide transfers to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home as per your flight details.

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