8 Days Great Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzania
This 8-day Great Wildebeest Migration safari offers an incredible opportunity to witness one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth. Each year, over 1.5 million wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and gazelles, move across the Serengeti ecosystem in search of fresh grazing and water.
This safari takes you through Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit, including Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti, and Northern Serengeti, where the dramatic migration unfolds. Travelers can experience thrilling game drives, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters including lions, elephants, leopards, and massive herds crossing the plains.
8 Days Great Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzania
Price per person1 Person
Price From
$5,438
Per Person
2 Person
Price From
$ 3,734
Per Person
4 Person
Price From
$ 3,130
Per Person
6+ Person
Price From
$ 2,930
Per Person
Day 1
Arrival in Tanzania (Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha)
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
Spend the day relaxing and preparing for your upcoming safari adventure. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the town or enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of your lodge.
Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a wildlife-rich reserve known for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the park’s diverse landscapes. The Tarangire River attracts a variety of wildlife including elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and predators such as lions.
Dinner and overnight at a lodge near Tarangire.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 3
Tarangire to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, travel through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti National Park.
Arrive in the Serengeti in the afternoon and begin your first game drive across the vast plains. This region is home to abundant wildlife and often hosts large numbers of predators.
Dinner and overnight in Central Serengeti.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 4
Central Serengeti Migration Safari
Spend the day exploring the central region of the Serengeti, where wildlife activity is constant throughout the year.
Game drives may reveal lions resting under acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the plains, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras grazing across the savannah.
Your guide will search for areas where the migration herds are gathering.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 5
Northern Serengeti Migration Tracking
Today you travel toward the Northern Serengeti, where the migration often reaches its most dramatic stage.
During the dry season months, massive herds attempt to cross the Mara River, a thrilling event filled with powerful currents and waiting crocodiles. Watching thousands of animals crossing the river is one of the most unforgettable safari experiences in Africa.
Dinner and overnight in Northern Serengeti.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 6
Full Day Northern Serengeti Safari
Spend a full day exploring the remote and beautiful northern Serengeti.
This region offers spectacular wildlife viewing and fewer crowds. Besides the migration herds, you may encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, and other animals roaming across the rolling hills and open plains.
Dinner and overnight in Northern Serengeti.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast and a final morning game drive, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Enjoy scenic landscapes along the way as you leave the Serengeti plains behind and enter the lush highlands surrounding the Ngorongoro Crater.
Dinner and overnight near Ngorongoro.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha
Today you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations.
The crater hosts an incredible concentration of animals including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and the rare black rhinoceros. After a memorable game drive, return to Arusha where you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
This marks the end of your unforgettable Great Wildebeest Migration safari in Tanzania.
No Accomodation
Inclusion
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals during the safari (Full Board)
- Airport transfers
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- English-speaking professional safari guide
- All park entry and conservation fees
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Cultural visit to Maasai Boma
- Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Government taxes and levies
Exclusion
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Tanzania visa fees
- Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, telephone, beverages)
- Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari)
- Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Items of personal nature