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Explore Serengeti Great Wildebeests Migration Tour

8 Days from $2970 pp

Destinations

You visit the well-known northern circuit parks on this 8-day tour. The largest, Serengeti, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras yearly migrate, is where you spend four days. Next, the tour visits the Ngorongoro Crater, a must-see location with stunning scenery and easy game viewing. Lastly, the tour visits Tarangire National Park, which is renowned for its enormous herds of elephants but is smaller than the Serengeti. A quick hike to the base of Mount Kilimanjaro completes the tour.

Trip Highlights

Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
arusha one

You can choose to take an optional tour of Arusha city after we pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel. You'll learn about Tanzania during this quick city tour, which will also get you ready for your journey the following day. You will receive a briefing on the remaining tour activities in the evening. Then get prepared for the coming trip in next day.

Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park

At 8:00 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel, introduce you to our guide, and then drive you for the next two hours to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is home to the greatest concentration of elephants in the nation and is renowned for its profusion of old baobab trees! You will have up-close encounters with these enormous animals and get to see how different elephant families interact. When on a game drive, we will follow reports of animal sightings. Herbivores abound, including zebras, wildebeests, and giraffes. The more elusive predators are the lions, cheetahs, and leopards. We'll have lunch at the river picnic area later on and take in the lovely river view and wildlife. Watch out for baby baboons and monkeys that may try to frighten you.

Later, we head for our overnight stay and dinner at Karatu.

Day 3
Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park
Great migration serengeti

We will travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on our approximately six-hour (including stops) drive to the Serengeti after breakfast. For about twenty minutes, we will pause momentarily at the gate to take in the magnificent crater.

Reach Seronera (the Serengeti center) in the late afternoon, have a picnic lunch, and go on a game drive. In parallel, we went on a game drive into the late evening to witness the Serengeti sunset and up-close encounters with the natural wildlife. Hopefully, we will witness a predator hunt! Lastly, we'll make our way to our lodging for the night and dinner.

Day 4
Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in Northern Serengeti
ndutu migration ndutu serengeti

Today, we follow the magnificent migration of the wildebeests, venturing into the expansive areas of the Serengeti. Our journey takes us northwest, beginning with an early morning game drive. After breakfast, we'll head out with a packed picnic lunch to explore. The highlight of our game drive will be the Mara River, where you might witness herds of migratory animals making their daring river crossings. We will stay out on the game drive until evening, before returning to the camp for dinner and the night. Expect to see various animals right from the camp itself.

Day 5
Witness the Majestic Wildebeest Migration in Northern Serengeti
Zebras
Embark on an early morning game drive after breakfast to witness the incredible gathering of wildebeest as they prepare to cross the Mara River. With a bit of luck, you'll catch the awe-inspiring migration in action! Enjoy lunch amidst the breathtaking scenery, followed by more wildlife viewing until dusk. Return to the Camp for a well-deserved dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro crater

After a leisurely breakfast and an early lunch, proceed to Ngorongoro. Our experienced and well-trained driver will give you an explanation of the local wildlife and Tanzania's scenic beauties as you travel through the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater. On the edge of the crater, we intend to spend the night. You have dinner and spend the night at your lodging

Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater then back to Arusha
ngorongoro Wildebeest ft flamingos

The breathtaking views of the rising sun over the crater's edge reward early risers! After a hearty breakfast, you will drive down the adventurous track into the crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Seven Wonders of Africa and the most incredible ecosystems on Earth, formed millions of years ago in the massive explosion of a volcano. It is 610m deep and covers roughly around 260 square kilometers. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25 000, the crater offers the best game-viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. In a matter of minutes, you will see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. You might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass with a bit of luck. After the game drives in Ngorongoro Crater, you will drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Day 8
Arusha and then departure
aerial view of the city of Arusha, Tanzania

Today is the final day of your 8-day tour. After breakfast, we will take you to Kilimanjaro International Airport, or you can extend your trip with a beach holiday in Zanzibar. The drop-off in Arusha will be either at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.

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Explore Serengeti Great Wildebeests Migration Tour

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Tour Inclusions

What's Includes

Park fees
All activities
All accommodation
Meals
All Taxes
Airport transfers
All flights during the tour
All transportation
A professional driver/guide

What's Not Includes

International flights
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
Personal items
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals and drinks

Why book with us

Personalised design

We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.

Authentic experiences

Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.

Positive Impact

We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.

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