Trip overview
This is an 8-day wildebeest migration tour of Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara lodge safaris. The safari will take you around the best places in Tanzania, visiting places such as Lake Manyara which is famous for its tree-climbing lions, the Ngorongoro Crater which is known also as the Garden of Eden, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park and a chance to see the great wildebeest migration while crossing Mara River.
Day 1. Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our professional guides. The drive to your lodge in Arusha begins with stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, depending on visibility. As you proceed along the road, you’ll pass through vibrant landscapes filled with lush vegetation, small villages, and bustling markets.
On arrival at your accommodation, you will be welcomed and check in. after check in you will have the chance to go unwind and dine refreshing after your long journey in preparation to embark on an adventure.
Accommodation; Njiro legacy hotel
Meals; Dinner
Day 2. Transfer to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast at your lodge in Arusha, you’ll set off for Tarangire National Park, a scenic two-hour drive through the heart of Tanzania’s countryside. Upon entering the park, you’ll be greeted by the vast landscapes of Tarangire, famous for its majestic baobab trees and large elephant herds. You’ll spend the day on game drives, exploring the park’s diverse wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the sounds of nature.
As the sun sets, you’ll head to Ngedere Lodges & Camps, where a delicious dinner and a peaceful night in the wilderness await.
Accommodation; Ngedere lodge
Meals; Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3. Transfer to Serengeti national park
After waking up this morning, you will have a full breakfast, then you will start an en-route game drive to Serengeti.
On the way, you will be able to view the beautiful Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Crater. You will reach Serengeti in the evening. You will have a guided game drive in central Serengeti where you will be able to see the sunset. The major attractions in Serengeti are the endless plain and the great Serengeti wildebeest migration which involves 1.5 million herbivores and followers. Predators used to move from one area to another in almost all parts of Serengeti because of drought.
Our driver-guide will make sure you will able to see part of the wildebeest migration. The movement of vast numbers of the Serengeti’s wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of zebras, and smaller numbers of Grant’s gazelles and Thomson’s gazelles.
Afterward, you will head to Budget Camping Site inside Serengeti National Park where a delicious dinner awaits.
Accommodation; budget camping in Serengeti (central Serengeti)
Meals; full board
Day 4. Central Serengeti to north Serengeti
On this day, you will wake up early morning and have your full breakfast. Then, you will start your game drive inside Serengeti. Our driver will drive you to Northern Serengeti to the key areas where you will observe the mass movement of the wildebeest and all the drama it entails. We’d recommend the flash-points of the Mara River and the Ndutu Plains. River crossings at Kogatende start in July as the mega herd settles into the area. Between July to October, wildlife viewing is at its best with river crossings pretty much guaranteed every day. There is no distinct movement as the herds tend to cross back and forth over the river, following the rains and subsequent fresh grasses. Thus, these are the best months to see the migration in the western region of Serengeti. From August to September, you can see the great migration in northern Serengeti.
After the full-day game drive, you will have your delicious dinner and an overnight stay at Budget Camping Site.
Accommodation; budget camping inside north Serengeti.
Meals; full board
Day 5. Full day north Serengeti
On this day, you will wake up early morning and have your full breakfast. Then, you will start your game drive inside Serengeti. As you will have a full day in Serengeti, our driver will drive you to the key areas in Serengeti. We will make sure that you will follow the wildebeest migration. The great migration varies every year. The best time to see it is from June up to September while the wildebeest calving is from January to March. Our driver will take you to northern Serengeti where you will be able to see the great wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River. A million and a half of these majestic animals travel throughout the year as they look for fresh grazing pasture and follow the rainfall for better water sources.
After your full-day game drive, you will head back to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay at Budget Camping Site.
Accommodation; budget camping inside north Serengeti
Meals; full board
Day 6. Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
On this day, you will wake up at 5:45 am for an early breakfast and see the sunrise inside Serengeti. After your breakfast, you will be heading for an early morning game drive up to 11:30 am. Thereafter, you will head back to the campsite for the hot lunch and pack your stuff in the jeep. After finishing your hot lunch, you will proceed with a game drive in Serengeti while heading to Ngorongoro Crater in Ngorongoro Simba Camp, where a delicious dinner awaits.
Accommodation; Ngorongoro Simba camp
Meals; full board
Day 7. Full day Ngorongoro crater
You will wake up around 5:30 am for your breakfast. After breakfast, you will descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor where you will able to see all the Big Five. Also, you will see different types of birds and black rhinos available inside the crater. You’ll continue your journey to the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll witness an incredible array of wildlife in one of the most unique natural landscapes on Earth. On this day, you will have your lunch inside the crater while watching nature and high concentrations of flamingos. Later after 6 to 7 hours of game drive inside the crater floor, you will start to ascend from the crater to Ngedere Lodges & Camps for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation; Ngedere lodge
Meals; full board
Day 8. lake manyara national park and departure
After your breakfast, you will head to Lake Manyara for a full-day game drive. Inside the park, you will be able to see tree-climbing lions and a lot of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake and you will visit a hot spring. Also, on the same day, you will visit Maasai Boma, where you will see how they live and learn their culture and traditions. Later, you’ll drive back to Arusha and straight to the airport
Includes;
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
Excludes
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
