Wildebeest River Crossing

9 Days Wildebeest River Crossing Migration Safari

$9800-9900 USD

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Safari summary

Embark on the ultimate 9 – day Tanzania safari adventure, a carefully crafted journey through the very best of East Africa’s iconic wildlife destinations. Starting and ending in Arusha, this immersive itinerary takes you deep into six remarkable ecosystems, including Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater, the legendary Serengeti National Park, Lake Natron, and Tarangire National Park.

The crown jewel of this safari is the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration, the largest animal movement on the planet, where over 2 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle thunder across the Serengeti plains in search of fresh pasture. Alongside this natural spectacle, you’ll descend 600 metres into the ancient Ngorongoro Crater, witness Maasai warriors at Lake Natron, hunt with the Hadza people at Lake Eyasi, and marvel at Africa’s largest elephant herds in Tarangire.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire
	Accesibility	This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.

Fine details

Safari highlights

Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Internal flights
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Kilimanjaro Airport → Arusha

Your Tanzanian adventure begins at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Wildflip Safaris guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to Heart of Africa Lodge in Arusha. After lunch and settling in, enjoy an afternoon excursion to the beautiful Napuru Waterfalls. Walk through lush vegetation, discover the refreshing falls and enjoy a peaceful introduction to Tanzania’s natural beauty. Return to the lodge for dinner and an early night before your safari adventure begins.

Heart of Africa Lodge

Arusha → Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a full day of game drives beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Explore the park’s groundwater forests and alkaline lake, home to elephants, hippos, flamingos and abundant birdlife. Keep watch for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions resting in the acacia trees, as well as colobus monkeys and other wildlife. Enjoy the scenic landscapes before continuing to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Farm of Dreams Lodge

Full Day Tribal Cultural Experience

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, travel to remote Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadza and Datooga communities. Meet the Hadza and discover their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle, learning about their bush skills, tracking and handcrafted bows. Then visit the Datooga, renowned for cattle keeping and traditional craftsmanship. This immersive cultural experience offers a rare glimpse into Tanzania’s indigenous heritage and ways of life that have been preserved for generations.

Farm of Dreams Lodge

Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti

Ngorongoro Crater

Today, journey to the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pause at the crater rim for breathtaking views before descending 600 metres into the ancient caldera. Enjoy a game drive among wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, hippos, elephants and, with luck, black rhino, alongside lions, hyenas and cheetahs. After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, continue through the highlands towards Serengeti National Park for your overnight stay.

Kontiki Serengeti Camp

Seronera Valley Game Drive

Serengeti

Spend your first full day exploring the legendary Seronera Valley, the heart of the central Serengeti and a year-round wildlife haven. Choose an early morning drive to witness the golden sunrise or a relaxed morning departure. Follow the Seronera River, home to abundant wildlife and prime leopard habitat. Watch for leopards in acacia trees, cheetahs on open plains and lions resting nearby, alongside vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelles.

Kontiki Serengeti Camp,

Serengeti North (Kogatende

Serengeti

After breakfast, travel north through the Serengeti to Kogatende and the spectacular Mara River, with wildlife viewing along the way. The landscape changes from open plains to rolling hills, kopjes and riverine forests, home to zebra, buffalo, giraffe, eland, leopard and lion. During the July–October migration season, witness dramatic wildebeest and zebra river crossings as they navigate the crocodile-filled waters. Enjoy dinner and overnight at a migration camp beneath the stars.

Kontiki Migration Camp

Serengeti North → Lake Natron

Serengeti

After an early breakfast, drive through the dramatic Rift Valley landscapes towards Lake Natron, with Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai rising on the horizon. This shallow, highly alkaline lake is famous for its striking red and orange hues and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a guided walk along the lake shores with a Maasai guide, searching for lesser flamingos and other birds. During breeding season, millions of flamingos may gather here. Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Africa Safari Lake Natron

Lake Natron → Tarangire National Pa

Tarangire

After breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park for a morning game drive through its iconic baobab-studded landscapes and golden savannah. The Tarangire River and surrounding swamps attract large concentrations of wildlife, especially during the dry season. Look for impressive elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras and buffalo, as well as rare species such as Greater Kudu and Fringed-Eared Oryx. Enjoy your final game drive surrounded by breathtaking scenery and wildlife.

Roika Tented Camp,

Kilimanjaro International Airport

You'll depart Tanzania with hearts full of incredible memories, including the thundering hooves of the Great Migration, the ancient silence of the Ngorongoro Crater, the surreal pink shores of Lake Natron, the warmth of Hadza hunters at Lake Eyasi, and the majestic calm of elephant herds at Tarangire. Tanzania has a way of calling people back, and we have no doubt this will not be your last visit.

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