Wildebeest Migration Safari

Overview

This eight-day journey is built around peak migration windows across the Serengeti, including time in the north when Mara River crossings are most likely. Comfortable lodges or camps and private game drives keep you close to the herds from arrival in Arusha through the final crater morning.

Destinations covered

Tarangire
Serengeti
Northern Serengeti
Ngorongoro

Highlights

Follow the Great Migration across central and northern Serengeti plains
Watch for dramatic Mara River crossings when season and herds align
Game drives among predators working the migration corridor
Visit Olduvai Gorge en route to the Ngorongoro highlands
Half-day crater descent before returning to Arusha

Best time to visit

Migration timing shifts yearly. Northern river crossings are typically strongest mid-year; calving and southern herds peak roughly December–March. We shape the route to where the herds are when you travel.

What’s included

Lodge or camp accommodation as listed
Meals on safari days per itinerary
Park fees for listed parks
Private 4x4 with pop-up roof and driver-guide
Bottled water on game drives
Airport meet-and-assist (Kilimanjaro / Arusha as arranged)
Government taxes where applicable

What’s excluded

International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for guides and camp staff
Personal drinks, laundry, and souvenirs

Pricing

Listed from-price: From $4,300. Final cost depends on group size, travel dates, and lodge style — enquire for a tailored quote.

Travel plan

Day 1

Arrive Arusha

Meet at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha, and settle in with a safari briefing.

Meals Dinner Stay Arusha hotel
Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire for game drives among elephant herds, baobabs, lions, zebra, and giraffe. Overnight near the park.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Tarangire lodge or camp
Day 3

Into the Serengeti

Travel toward Serengeti National Park. Afternoon game drive on the central plains to begin following wildlife movements.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Central Serengeti lodge or camp
Day 4

Full day with the herds

Full day tracking wildebeest and zebra concentrations, predator activity, and — when conditions allow — river approaches.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Central Serengeti lodge or camp
Day 5

Northern Serengeti & river country

Move north toward prime Mara River viewing areas. Watch for crossings and crocodile-lined banks when herds are present.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Northern Serengeti lodge or camp
Day 6

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Morning game drive, then continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a stop at Olduvai Gorge. Overnight on or near the crater rim.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Ngorongoro rim lodge or camp
Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend for a half-day crater safari among lions, rhino chances, hippos, and highland scenery, then return to Arusha.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Arusha hotel
Day 8

Departure

Breakfast and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals Breakfast Stay —

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Tell us your dates and party size — we’ll confirm availability and send a private quote for Wildebeest Migration Safari.

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At a glance

8 Days / 7 Nights
Safaris · Classic
From $4,300
3 – 15+ guests

Included

Lodge or camp accommodation as listed
Meals on safari days per itinerary
Park fees for listed parks
Private 4x4 with pop-up roof and driver-guide
Bottled water on game drives

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Overview

Destinations covered

Highlights

Best time to visit

What’s included

What’s excluded

Pricing

Travel plan

Arrive Arusha

Tarangire National Park

Into the Serengeti

Full day with the herds

Northern Serengeti & river country

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater

Departure

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