7-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari Itinerary
The 7-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari Itinerary is a thrilling adventure that follows one of nature’s greatest spectacles the annual migration of over a million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles across the Serengeti plains. This journey combines incredible game viewing, luxurious lodges, and expert-guided safaris that bring you close to the heart of the action. Ideal for wildlife lovers, photographers, and travelers seeking the ultimate African experience, this safari promises breathtaking moments you’ll never forget.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Mandari Travel representative will meet and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. Enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by lush gardens as you prepare for your exciting migration adventure.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. Known for its huge elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, Tarangire offers the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s wilderness. Enjoy a full-day game drive before dinner and overnight stay at a beautiful lodge overlooking the park.
Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)
After breakfast, journey toward Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Upon arrival, begin exploring the central Serengeti home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, and countless wildebeests. Depending on the migration season, you may see the herds gathering or moving through the plains. Overnight at a luxury tented lodge in the heart of the Serengeti.
Day 4: Serengeti – Northern Serengeti (Migration Viewing)
Head north toward the Mara River region, where the wildebeest migration reaches its peak between July and October. Witness the dramatic river crossings as herds face crocodile-infested waters in one of nature’s most powerful spectacles. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild and spend the evening relaxing at your migration camp.
Day 5: Full Day in Northern Serengeti
Spend another day tracking the migration and exploring the northern Serengeti. Your expert guide will help position you near prime wildlife activity, offering excellent opportunities for photography and close encounters with predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas. Enjoy a sunset dinner at your lodge surrounded by the sounds of the savannah.
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
After an early morning game drive, travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” for a full-day safari. Here, you’ll spot elephants, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos, and possibly the rare black rhino. Overnight stay at a lodge perched on the crater rim with panoramic views.
Day 7: Ngorongoro – Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha with a stop for lunch or souvenir shopping before your airport transfer. Your 7-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari Itinerary concludes with incredible memories of Tanzania’s landscapes, wildlife, and the unforgettable migration.
Trip Includes
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Accommodation in luxury lodges and tented camps
- All meals as per itinerary
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
Trip Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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