7 Days Great Wildebeest Migration Safari. This migration safari takes you to the beautiful Serengeti National Park. Apart from witnessing the iconic Mara River crossing, which is left purely to chance, you are sure to encounter the big five animals, including rhinos if lucky, among so many other animals in Serengeti National Park. This Serengeti migration safari is available for booking for travel in the months of July to November when the migration is expected in the northern part of Serengeti National Park.
Detailed Itinerary of 7 Days Great Wildebeest Migration Safari
Day 1: Arrival
Upon your arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet our driver at the arrival section. He will welcome you to Tanzania and then proceed to drive to Arusha. Depending on your time of arrival, you can enjoy an optional Materuni waterfalls hike at the foothills of Kilimanjaro Mountain, marveling at the stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Drive to the hotel, check in, and relax. Dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Accommodation: Burka Coffee Lounge for Budget, Zawadi House Lodge for Mid-range, Gran Melia Arusha for Luxury.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park, Game Drive
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide at the lobby, and thereafter proceed to drive to Serengeti National Park. This park is the most sought-after in Tanzania, attracting thousands of travelers every year. It is also home to the great wildebeest migration, a natural phenomenon that sees over 1 million wildebeests and other grazers traverse the Serengeti National Park areas, as they make way to Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Once in the park, have a picnic lunch, and an afternoon game drive looking out for the different animals, especially around the Seronera River area, which attracts a variety of wildlife. Drive to your camp/lodge later, check in, and relax. Dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge/camp.
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp for Budget, Central Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp for Mid-range, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge for Lower-Luxury
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Central to Northern Serengeti National Park
Wake up to an early breakfast and with your packed lunch, check out and proceed on a transfer to northern Serengeti, the home of the great wildebeest migration. Look out for animals as you drive to the northern Serengeti.
Enjoy an amazing game drive around the Mara River area, following the over 1 million wildebeest herds and other grazers. Chance to witness the Mara River crossing today, if lucky. Drive to your camp, check in, and relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Robin Migration Camp for Budget, Mara Bush Camp by Tanzania Bush Camps for Mid-range; Ole Serai Luxury Tented Camp Kogatende for Luxury.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4-5: Wildebeest Migration Safari Drives
Having had early breakfasts at the lodge/camp, with your packed lunch boxes, you shall drive into the wilderness. Spend these 2 days following the great wildebeest migration, see different animals, and have a chance to witness one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles, the Mara River crossing, as the migrating herds brave the crocodile-infested Mara River to cross to Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. With predators lurking around, you may chance to witness a hunt.
Lunches are enjoyed in the wilderness over a picnic, and more game viewing in the afternoon hours. Chase the sunsets as you return to the camp/lodge. Relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay as above.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Optional Activity: Hot air balloon
Day 6: Migration Safari Game Drive, Drive to Central Serengeti
Enjoy yet another game drive in the Mara River area of northern Serengeti, following the migrating wildebeest herds in the quest to witness the iconic Mara River crossing. Look out for other animals as well as a chance to spot the predator-prey action, if lucky.
With your packed lunch enjoyed in the wilderness, drive to Central Serengeti yet again, enjoying game viewing en route. Check in at your camp or lodge in Central Serengeti National Park, relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp for Budget, Central Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp for Mid-range, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge for Lower-Luxury
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7: Departure
On this last day of your amazing Serengeti migration safari, you shall enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the lodge/camp. Check out and with your packed lunch proceed on a transfer back to Arusha. You will drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area yet again, viewing the crater floor from the rim viewpoint. You will be dropped off at the airport or hotel of stay, ending your 7 days Serengeti migration safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Inclusions:
- Airport pick up and drop off as per the itinerary
- 4×4 safari land cruiser with fuel
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- Park entrance fees and activities mentioned
- Transit and concession fees
- Full board accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Complimentary drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Government taxes on tourism
Exclusions:
- Flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses like beverages, laundry, internet, etc.
- Extra and optional activities
- Tips and souvenirs
