10 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari
Experience the remote and wild beauty of northern Tanzania on this private Serengeti Wildebeest Migration safari. Witness the spectacular Great Migration in the vast plains of Serengeti, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the landscape in search of fresh grazing. Explore the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, and enjoy a cultural walking experience with the Maasai in the Ngorongoro Highlands. This safari combines exceptional wildlife viewing with comfortable stays in luxury tented camps and wilderness lodges.
- Arusha, Tanzania
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA:
Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Burigi Safaris will provide a private transfer from the Airport to Moivaro Lodge in Arusha will be waiting at the airport. We stay at Moivaro Coffee Lodge, which is beautifully located on the coffee farms and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure. We will gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-safari briefing and an equipment check.
Dinner and overnight at Moivaro Coffee Lodge: Half board.
- Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
DAY 2: GAME DRIVE IN LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK:
Today we drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day of game drives. This is one of Tanzania’s smaller parks but still offers a rewarding and diverse safari experience. The lakeshore at Manyara teems with birdlife, and while you are looking for the birds, you might spot one of the elusive tree-climbing lions.
Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Safari Lodge: Full board.
- Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
DAY 3: SERENGETI WILDEBEEST MIGRATION TRACKING SAFARI:
We head towards the Serengeti National Park. En route, there is an opportunity to visit Olduvai Gorge. It is within this steep-sided ravine that Louis and Mary Leakey made some of the world’s most important archaeological discoveries in the 1950s. Here is a small museum, we are able to see evidence of our ancestors that have been dated back 2.5 million years.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp: Full board.
- Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
DAY 4: SERENGETI WILDEBEEST MIGRATION TRACKING SAFARI:
We have another full day in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp: Full board.
- Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
DAY 5: SERENGETI WILDEBEEST MIGRATION TRACKING SAFARI:
After breakfast, we will take the packed lunch with us and proceed with the game drive in the Serengeti National Park. The migration can be seen on a long chain approximately 40 Km heading in the southwestern direction. Around 1230 and 1300 break for your lunch. After having our lunch.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp: Full board.
- Ndutu Lake, Tanzania
DAY 6: NDUTU WILDEBEEST MIGRATION TRACKING SAFARI:
After breakfast, we will start at 8:30 am for a full day Ndutu area. A striking characteristic of this area is the stunning acacia woodland, which is immediately surrounded by the short grass plains. Within this wooded area is Lake Ndutu – one of the Rift Valley’s soda lakes. At the height of the wildebeest migration.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Ndutu Tented Camp: Full board.
- Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
DAY 7: GAME DRIVE IN NGORONGORO CRATER:
We start the day with an early morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro is a special place in that it is a Conservation Area, not a National Park; this means that the whole area is managed for both the animals and the local Masai people who graze their cattle alongside the indigenous wildlife. During the drive-in Ngorongoro.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Kirurumu Tented Camp: Full board.
- Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
DAY 8: GAME DRIVE IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK:
Today we drive to Tarangire National Park, for excellent game viewing. Tarangire is a small park that offers some excellent sights. Generally, in the dry seasons, Tarangire comes alive as wildlife and birdlife congregate on the Tarangire River, which is a permanent source of water. We spend the night in our lodge beautifully set inside the park with stunning views and a unique atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge: Full board.
- Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
DAY 9: TARANGIRE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE TOUR:
Morning breakfast at Tarangire Safari Lodge the rest of the day is free to relax and or explore the Maasai cultural experience, you will go on a walk to visit Datoga tribes. The Maasai live in the areas as well as the Datoga. Learning about their history is as fascinating as the views are breathtaking from several hilltop peaks in the area.
Dinner and overnight at Tarangire RoikaTented Lodge: Full board.
- Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
DAY 10: TARANGIRE TO KIA LODGE:
This lovely lodge is located near the airport and your accommodations will be in one of the 40 charming bungalows set among the gardens. The open-air bar has a magnificent view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Relax the remainder of the day by the pool, or soak in the view from your bungalow. A late dinner buffet for those flying in late is provided.
Dinner and overnight at Kia Lodge: Half board.
