7 Day: The Great Wildebeest Migration Tour in Tanzania, Africa

Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime – a 7-day journey through the iconic Great Wildebeest Migration in Tanzania, Africa.

Wildebeest Migration Overview

This 7 Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Tour is where you can combine with a cultural experience program in Tanzania. The most popular and largest world mammal migration is available in no other places in the world other than Northern Tanzania!

Day 1: Transfer to Arusha (JRO).

Day 2: Tarangire National Park.

Day 3: Travel to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge

Day 4: Full day game drive in Serengeti

Day 5: Travel to Ngorongoro Crater

Day 6: Full day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater

Day 7: Lake Manyara

Day 1: Transfer to Arusha (JRO).

You will be transferred to Arusha (Hotel in Arusha) by our safari guide. You will also get a short safari briefing at the Hotel and leaving you to relax and have dinner.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park.

After breakfast, we will leave early to the Tarangire National park. This is the third largest park in Tanzania and it is characterized by amazingly large herds of elephants.

Also, the park is popular with its Baobab trees and the Tarangire River that flow all year round. Many animals; predators and the preys alike gather around the river where you can do excellent game viewing. Overnight is at Lake Manyara Wildlife lodge for dinner.

Day 3: Travel to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge

After breakfast, we will leave for Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge, the site of the Leakey family discovery of fossils 50 km long and in some places 90 meters deep. It drains the slopes of the nearby mountains plus of human and animal ancestors dating back to almost two million years.

Olduvai Gorge is a canyon carved by water through the southern part of the Serengeti Plain. The gorge is about the Serengeti Plain. Its chief claim to fame is the rich treasure-trove of human and animal fossils that it has yielded. Meals and overnight at Serengeti wildlife lodge or Ikoma tented camp.

Day 4: Full day game drive in Serengeti

After breakfast, we will take your packed lunch for a full-day game drive in the wilderness of Serengeti tracking for the Great migration trails. A thorough explanation including the migration calendar will be provided to you.

And in the evening we will drive back to the Serengeti wildlife lodge or Ikoma tented camp for dinner and overnight

Day 5: Travel to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, we will take your packed lunch for a game drive in Serengeti. And in the afternoon we will depart to Ngorongoro where we will have meals and overnight stay at Rhino lodge or Ngorongoro wildlife lodge.

Day 6: Full day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, we will do our game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater. Very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft.

high walls, therefore expect to see all BIG FIVE (lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and Leopards) in one place, other animals are zebras, flamingos, jackals, antelopes, baboons and monkeys, wildebeests, many birds and other species approximately 25,000 large animals are in Ngorongoro crater.

The guide will be in contact with other safari drivers and will amaze you with his skill in locating hidden animals. After great exploration in the crater, we will drive back to the lodge. For overnight and dinner at your lodge.

Day 7: Lake Manyara

We depart for Lake Manyara National Park early in the morning. Lake Manyara covers two-thirds of the park. At the backdrop is the wall of the Great Rift Valley, before which lies the groundwater forest, areas of open grassland near the lake foreshore, and the Soda Lake.

We enjoy a picnic lunch in this area, which consists of open grassy areas, hot springs, dense woodlands, and steep mountainsides. Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise that has more than 350 species of bird.

The park is also famed for its unique and elusive tree-climbing lions. After great exploration in the Lake Manyara national park, we will drive back to Arusha overnight. At the impala hotel in Arusha or drive to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight.

Key Information

Private safari

Maximum group size: 6 persons

Children policy: Children from four years old are allowed to join without charge

Starting point and ending point: Arusha

Park fees are included

Unlimited drinking water

Free WIFI during your tour

AMREF Flying doctors emergence rescue

Highlights

2 exciting game drives

See wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, elephants, and other wildlife

Visit ARUSHA and TARANGIRE national park

Transfers and transport in a land cruiser

Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner

1 nights accommodation

Skill Level

Beginner.

The organizer also speaks: French, German, Italian, Spanish.

Group size: Maximum of 50 participants.

Airport transfer included: Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Physical Distancing

Cashless payment available.

Physical distancing is maintained.

Instructors maintain a distance from the client at all times possible.

Activities take place outside where possible.

Safety Features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by the local government.

Hand sanitizer available in guest rooms and key areas.

Process in place to check the health of guests.

First aid kit available.

Protective masks are available for all staff.

Protective masks available for clients.

All staff are fully vaccinated.

Include

Transportation in tourist 4 x 4-wheel drive Tanzania safari vehicles with VHF Radio communication and pop-up roof for easy viewing and photographing,

all meals.

Domestic flight where mentioned.

tent accommodation on Safari.

all park entrance fees.

services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver/guide.

extensive Game Drives in the National Parks.

Arusha JRO Airport Transfer.

Excluded

Visa fees

Alcoholic drinks, etc.

Flying Doctor’s

Beverages

Personal & airport departure tax

Tips or gratuities

Vaccination costs

Laundry

Personal toiletries

International flights

Personal & baggage insurance

Optional activities

Drinking water and items of personal nature, etc.

Arrival By Airplane

This tour starts and ends in Zanzibar

we can help select your international flights, but you’ll have to book them yourself.

Fly to/from Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ – Check price) on Zanzibar. Or fly to/from Dar es Salaam (DAR – Check price). There are daily ferries between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.

Additional accommodation before or at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

ZNZ – Check price

DAR – Check price

What Makes This Retreat Special

One of the most sought-after experiences for wildlife and nature enthusiasts, the Great Migration is the ever-moving circular migration of over a million animals across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.

The constant movement of columns of wildebeest, joined by a host of companions, follow an age-old route in search of grazing and water. After calving in the southern part of Tanzania’s Serengeti near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the animals journey through the Serengeti up and around in a clockwise direction towards the Masai Mara in Kenya, before returning once again near the end of the year.

Along the way, high drama is always present, as thousands of animals are taken by predators and thousands more are born, replenishing the numbers and sustaining the circle of life.

Our guides

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Ombeni

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Ayanna

Professional Guide

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frequent questions

When is the Best Time to Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration?

The best time to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration is during the dry season, from June to October, when the herds gather in the Serengeti’s northern plains to cross the Mara River. However, the exact timing of the migration can vary from year to year, so it’s essential to plan your trip accordingly.

What Wildlife Can I Expect to See During the Migration?

In addition to wildebeests and zebras, the Great Migration attracts a diverse array of predators and other wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and buffalo. Birdwatchers will also delight in spotting a variety of bird species, from raptors to waterfowl and everything in between.

What Accommodation Options Are Available During the Tour?

We offer a range of accommodation options to suit every traveler’s preferences and budget, from luxury lodges and tented camps to mobile campsites and budget-friendly accommodations.