10 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari

10 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari

Experience the Epic 10 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari

Embark on a riveting 10-day adventure through Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara National Parks, witnessing the awe-inspiring spectacle of the wildebeest migration.

As you journey through these iconic parks, be mindful of the predators lurking, from crocodiles in the rivers to lions and other large cats awaiting opportunities to prey on the weaker members of the migrating herds.

Participating in the world’s greatest animal migration is an unforgettable experience, where the sheer numbers of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles create a mesmerizing spectacle.

Thrill at the daring river crossings, but patience is key as you await this awe-inspiring sight. From the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya, witness the mesmerizing spectacle as the herds traverse the Mara and Sand River, with some crossings lasting hours or even days as the herd waits for a brave leader to take the lead.

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Tour Highlights

10 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport-Arusha City
Distance: 55km/1hrs drive

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be and great by our transfer driver who will introduce to you about our beautiful country and then escort you to Arusha City in your chosen accommodation for evening rest to get ready for your next day adventure.

  • Mid-Range: Planet Lodge Hotel on Full Board
  • Semi-Luxury: Kibo Palace Hotel on Full Board
Day 2: Arusha City - Tarangire National Park
Distance: 120km/2hrs drive

 

After breakfast we take a short pleasant morning drive to Tarangire National Park, Arrive at the gate our driver will do all the government procedures then proceed to Tarangire for a full day game drive in the park located slightly off the main safari route. Tarangire National Park is a lovely quiet park in Northern Tanzania most famous for its elephant migration, and birding safari with a quiet atmosphere.

Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

  • Mid-Range: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge on Full Board
  • Semi-Luxury: Tarangire Sopa Lodge on Full Board
Day 3: Tarangire - Lake Manyara National Park
Distance: 75km/1.30hrs drive

 

After breakfast we take a short pleasant morning drive to Lake Manyara, Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded, and even a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these in one day. Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored haunt of Manyara’s   legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants. In the evening drive to the hotel/lodge for evening rest.

Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

  • Mid-Range: Mawemawe Manyara Lodge on Full Board
  • Semi-Luxury: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge on Full Board
Day 4: Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park (central - Seronera)

Distance: 205km/4.50hrs drive 

After breakfast your driver will be ready to start your trip to our famous park Serengeti National Park ‘The Endless Plain” This Park is well-known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the “Big Five”: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, and Buffalo.

Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site, is home to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles that join the wildebeests’ trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over 6 million hooves pounding the open plains of Serengeti just like how you imagined African wildlife to be. After a long day of Safari you will drive to your accommodation for evening leisure and overnight.

Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

  • Mid-Range: Embalakai Authentic Camp on Full Board (located inside the park)
  • Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge on Full Board (located inside the park)
Day 5: Serengeti National Park (central-north)
Distance: 155km/5hrs drive

 

After breakfast we depart to north Serengeti for wildebeest migration, Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area, with prides of lion up to 30 strong, however, from July to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note – to actually finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck.

Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

  • Mid-Range: Acacia Migration Camp on Full Board (located inside the park)
  • Semi-Luxury: Kaskaz Mara Camp on Full Board (located inside the park
Day 6-7: Serengeti National Park (north-full day)
After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the Wagakuria area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in this area of the park, with prides of lion up to 30 strong, however, from August to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note –Finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross or not cross until a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

  • Mid-Range: Acacia Migration Camp on Full Board (located inside the park)
  • Semi-Luxury: Kaskaz Mara Camp on Full Board (located inside the park
Day 8: Serengeti National Park (north-central)
Distance: 155km/5hrs drive

 

After breakfast, we will have a full day game drive in Central Serengeti. Apart from the large mammals, Serengeti is also home to gaudy agama lizards; Rock hyraxes scuffle around the surfaces of the park’s isolated granite koppies. Wide varieties of dung beetle were found, and around 500 bird species have been recoded ranging from the outsized ostrich and bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland, to the black eagles that soar effortlessly above the Lobo Hills. Later in the evening drive to the camp for evening leisure and overnight.

Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

  • Mid-Range: Embalakai Authentic Camp on Full Board (located inside the park)
  • Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge on Full Board (located inside the park)
Day 9: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
Distance: 145km/3.30hrs drive

 

After breakfast, we take a short pleasant drive to Ngorongoro Conservation area, we will have an early morning game drive to Ngorongoro inside the Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism. In the evening drive to the lodge for evening leisure and overnight.

  • Mid-Range: Country Lodge on Full Board (located outside the park)
  • Semi-Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on Full Board (located at the Crater rim)
Day 10: Karatu/Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Kilimanjaro International Airport
Distance: 245km/4hrs drive

After breakfast, we head back to Arusha and pass by a shopping market on the way. After which, we will facilitate your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

10 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari

Tour Price Includes

Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary

Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide

10 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari

Tour Price Excludes

Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for Recommendation

beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks

Additional lodge nights if early descent from the mountain $150 per room

Flights, Visa fees, Gamow Bag, and Medication

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