Serengeti Wildebest Migration

9 days—Follow the great wildebeest migration through the Serengeti, nature’s greatest show, witnessed in raw, unforgettable moments.

$3580-8822 USD

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Safari summary

Our 9 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari offers an unforgettable adventure through one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife spectacles. Every year, over a million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles embark on a dramatic migration across Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, known as The Great Migration. The need for food and water naturally drives these wildlife towards annual migration. Travellers can capture the breathtaking views of wildebeest crossing the river Mara, predator-prey interactions between river crocodiles and the migrating animals, and the sheer scale of this natural event, often described as the “Greatest Show on Earth.”

You can enjoy close encounters with a diverse array of wildlife, including lions, elephants, and cheetahs, in their natural habitats. With our expert guides, you can explore the savannah in 4×4 vehicles, ensuring the best views of the migration. Our 9 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience nature’s raw beauty at its peak.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Airport: Gateway to the Serengeti

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private guide will greet you. Transfer to a serene lodge at the foot of Mount Meru. Receive a briefing from your tour guide, which will highlight key moments of the migration and provide photography tips.

Stay in a comfortable garden-view lodge.

First Glimpse of Migration Pathway

Tarangire

Depart for Tarangire, home to ancient baobabs and large elephant herds. Explore key river corridors where migrating herds occasionally pass. Get a chance to capture intimate wildlife interactions. Drive at sunset with optional private bush sundowners.

Stay in a lodge near the Tarangire River.

Lake Manyara &Migration Observation

Lake Manyara

Travel to Lake Manyara National Park. Witness plains grazing areas and scattered wildebeest groups, alongside flamingos and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy an optional afternoon visit to local villages for a cultural immersion experience.

Stay in elevated suites or lodge.

Crossing the Plains.

Serengeti

Choose a private or charter flight into the Northern Serengeti, where migration herds often graze. Witness the Greatest Show on Earth from above. Enjoy the evening at a luxury tented camp and experience gourmet dining under the stars.

Stay in a tented safari camp or tented villas.

Predators and Plains

Serengeti

Go on a full-day safari exploring Northern Serengeti, where predators follow the migration trails. Observe lions, cheetahs, and hyenas in their natural habitat as they prey on migrating animals. Have a picnic lunch in a private clearing amid the migration path.

Stay in a luxury mobile camp or tented camp.

Crossing Rivers

Serengeti

Travel to the northern Serengeti, renowned for its iconic river crossings of wildebeest and zebra. Private game drives to witness dramatic crossing points, accompanied by expert guidance on timing and positioning for optimal photography. Optional: Take a hot-air balloon ride early in the morning for aerial views of the migration.

Stay in the central northern part lodge or camp

Mara River & Migration Spectacle

Serengeti

Focus on the Mara River, a highlight for dramatic migration crossings and sightings of Nile crocodiles. Go on a private safari drive with photographic guidance to capture the intensity of predator-prey interactions. For your afternoon leisure, stay in a lodge with sunset over the Serengeti plains.

Stay in a secluded luxury lodge

Epic Wildlife Encounters

Serengeti

Full-day exploration of the central and western Serengeti plains, following the movement of wildebeest and zebra herds. Capture large-scale herd, interactions with predators, and intimate moments with newborn calves. Optional: Go on a walking safari in designated safe areas for immersive wildlife experiences.

Stay in tent camp or luxury villas.