6 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari
- OVERVIEW
A 6-day safari in Tanzania to witness the annual wildebeest migration is an unforgettable experience. The wildebeest migration is considered one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles and occurs annually from July to October. During this time, millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles travel from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. This itinerary is designed to take you through the heart of the migration, providing you with the best possible chance to witness this incredible natural phenomenon.
- TOUR ITINERARY
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. You can spend the rest of the day relaxing and acclimatizing to the new environment.
After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti National Park, stopping along the way to enjoy the stunning views of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will arrive in Serengeti in time for lunch, after which we will embark on an afternoon game drive. You will spend the night in a comfortable lodge or tented camp within the park.
Today we will spend a full day exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti, searching for the wildebeest herds and their predators. We will also have the opportunity to witness other wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and many more. You will return to your lodge or tented camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, we will drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at Olduvai Gorge for a fascinating tour of the prehistoric site. We will arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater in time for lunch, after which we will descend into the crater for a game drive. The crater is home to a wide variety of wildlife including the Big Five (lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos). We will spend the night at a lodge or tented camp on the crater rim.
After breakfast, we will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and vast flocks of flamingos. We will enjoy a morning game drive before stopping for lunch. In the afternoon, we will continue with another game drive before returning to the lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, we will drive back to Arusha, stopping along the way for souvenir shopping and a visit to a local village. We will arrive in Arusha in the afternoon, where you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Activities/services included in the cost:
- Accommodation as per the itinerary
- Lodges on Full Board
- Road transportation in 4wd land Cruiser safari vehicle
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Park entrance fees and crater service fees
- English Speaking guides available for the safari
- Emergency Evacuation/Flying Doctors
Activities/services excluded in the cost:
- Tips to your safari guide
- Air tickets
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari)
- Insurance