8-Day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari (July to October )

TRIP OVERVIEW

Your safari adventure starts with a pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport and a short stop in Arusha by one of the guides from Bonadenture Africa Ltd before heading into the wild. You’ll explore Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro on a private trip filled with exciting wildlife encounters.

You’ll go on game drives to see elephants, lions, zebras, and many other animals. You’ll visit local communities to learn about their traditions and way of life. There’s also bird watching for nature lovers, and the highlight of the trip—the famous river crossing migration, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras make their way across the water in search of fresh grazing land.

After a full day of adventure, you’ll relax in luxury safari lodges, enjoying comfort while surrounded by the beauty of nature. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

ITINERARy

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be picked up and driven to Arusha town for an overnight stay, giving you time to relax and prepare for your safari the next day. You’ll be dropped off at Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, where you’ll enjoy a comfortable stay. The journey from the airport to Arusha takes about an hour.

Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton The New Arusha Hotel

 

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You’ll be picked up in the morning from your hotel in Arusha and driven for about two hours to Tarangire National Park. The park is full of open grasslands, big baobab trees, and seasonal waterholes, making it the perfect home for many animals.

You’ll see large groups of elephants and other animals like giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes. The Tarangire River attracts many wildlife, including lions that follow closely behind their prey. Leopards are sometimes seen, but cheetahs are rare.

With an open safari vehicle, you’ll have a great view of the park and its animals. You’ll stop for lunch before going on more game drives to explore. At the end of the day, you’ll relax with dinner and an overnight stay at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Safari Lodge, surrounded by the sounds of nature.

It will be an amazing day full of adventure!

Destination: Tarangire National Park  | Accommodation: Manyara Kilimamoja Safari Lodge

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner, Drinking water and Soft drinks

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Day 3: Ngorongoro crater game drive

After breakfast, you’ll go to Ngorongoro for a game drive. You’ll drive down into the crater, a beautiful place full of animals.

You’ll see many different animals living in this special area. After the game drive, you’ll stop by Hippo Lake for a picnic lunch.

In the evening, you’ll have dinner and spend the night at Serena Lodge Ngorongoro, enjoying the peaceful surroundings. It will be a great day full of amazing wildlife! 

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater | Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water and Soft drinks

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Day 4: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you’ll drive from Ngorongoro to Serengeti, covering about 145 km in 3–4 hours.

Serengeti is famous for its wide-open plains and the great migration, where 1.5 million wildebeest move across 2,500 km looking for fresh grass. Along the way, they are followed by predators like lions and hyenas, making it one of the most exciting wildlife events.

Once you arrive, you’ll enjoy a game drive, exploring the park and spotting different animals. At the end of the day, you’ll relax at a lodge, enjoying a peaceful overnight stay in the wild.

Destination: Serengeti National Park | Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water and Soft drinks

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Day 5: Serengeti National Park Full Day Game Drive

You’ll spend the whole day exploring the central Serengeti, known for its vast open plains and incredible wildlife. In the evening, you’ll relax at Serengeti Serena Lodge for an overnight stay.

Your package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with four small bottles of water (500 ml) per person to keep you refreshed throughout the day.

Serengeti is home to one of the world’s greatest wildlife events—the migration of 1.5 million wildebeest, traveling across the plains in search of fresh grass, followed closely by predators. It’s an unforgettable safari experience!

Destination: Serengeti National Park | Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water and Soft drinks

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Day 6: Northern Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you’ll set off with a picnic lunch and drive to Mara (Kogatende), a prime spot for witnessing the Great Migration.

You’ll spend the night at a camp, surrounded by the sounds of nature. Your stay includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with four small bottles of water (500 ml) per person to keep you refreshed.

The Serengeti’s vast plains are home to one of the most incredible wildlife events—the migration of 1.5 million wildebeest, moving across the land in search of fresh grass, followed closely by predators. It’s an unforgettable experience in the heart of the wild! 

Destination: Serengeti National Park | Accommodation: Serengeti Mara River Camp

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water and Soft drinks

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Day 7: Mara River crossing game drive

After breakfast at the camp, you’ll set off with a picnic lunch for a game drive in Northern Serengeti, near the Mara River.

You’ll explore the area, with a great chance to see wildebeests, zebras, and predators making their dramatic river crossing. It’s one of the most exciting wildlife moments in the Serengeti!

You’ll stop for lunch along the river, enjoying the view and the sounds of nature. In the evening, you’ll have dinner and an overnight stay at Mara River Camp, surrounded by the beauty of the wild.

It’s a day full of adventure and unforgettable sights

Destination: Serengeti National Park | Accommodation: Serengeti Mara River Camp

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water and Soft drinks

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Day 8: Transfer to Arusha airport

After breakfast, you’ll take a packed lunch and drive to Kogatende Airstrip, where you’ll catch a flight to Arusha Airport.

It’s a smooth journey that marks the end of your incredible safari adventure! 

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