8 Days Wildebeest Migration in Tanzania (North – Mara River)

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About this tour

Join on an extraordinary 8-day journey to witness the renowned wildebeest migration in Tanzania, with a focus on the thrilling North Mara River crossing. Begin in Arusha, then explore the iconic Serengeti National Park for two days, immersing yourself in diverse wildlife. The highlight unfolds on days 3-5, positioned along the North Mara River, capturing the dramatic wildebeest migration. Expert guides ensure prime viewing for this natural spectacle. The adventure concludes with exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the “Big Five,” and a cultural experience in Maasai villages, providing a well-rounded safari experience.

At Glance

Customization

This tour can be customized

Duration

8 Days

Minimum Age

Countries

Tanzania

Comfort Level

Maximum Group Size

Any group size

Physical Level

Moderate

Best time

  • All year round

Best for

  • All Traveller Types

Getting There

  • This Tour starts in Arusha, Ends in Ngorongoro Crater
  • Your flight should arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Trip Itinerary

Day 1:

Arrival -

Arusha National Park

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Arusha Settle into your accommodation, ready to start your safari journey proper in the morning.
Dinner and overnight at Kibo Palace hotel. HB

Transport

Meals

  • Half Board

Drinks

Accommodation

Day 2:

After breakfast, you drive to Tarangire National Park where your safari starts. This lovely park has the largest concentrations of elephants in the world and the highest number of breeding bird species. Especially during the dry season, Tarangire National park is packed with wildlife. If you are lucky you can even spot the tree-climbing python. The Tarangire River draws huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, as well as predators who prey upon them. Later in the afternoon, you drive for dinner and overnight to Baghayo lodge a peaceful setting. FB

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Day 3:

After breakfast, you drive to the famous Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is famous for the abundance of lions, leopards, and cheetahs that can usually be seen quite easily. Game viewing in this central area of Serengeti is spectacular all year round. Enjoy the views of endless plains and stunning wildlife like hyenas, jackals, elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, ostrich, aardvark, pangolin, and many more. In the late afternoon, you will continue to Serengeti Baobab camp. FB

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Day 4:

After breakfast, you will depart with picnic lunch and drive to Serengeti national park Serengeti is the park with the largest concentration of big mammals in the world and it is where you will see most of your exciting wildlife. With so many wildebeest, gazelles and zebras present it is no wonder the Serengeti is also home to 4,000 lions and 1,000 leopards. Apart from the Big Five, the Serengeti boasts the cheetah, jackal, hyena, serval, aardvark, pangolin, porcupine, crocodiles, giraffe, python, black mamba, spitting cobra, ostrich, martial eagle, lovebirds, and vultures, just to name a few. Dinner and overnight will be at Mid July – September: Serengeti Baobab migration. FB

Main Activities

Transport

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

Accommodation

Day 5:

Hot Air Balloon at extra Cost; Hot Air balloon: Rise up early, to view the animals and migration from up high and down low as you float across the savannah.
Full day game drives. With so many wildebeest, gazelles and zebras present it is no wonder the Serengeti is also home to 4,000 lions and 1,000 leopards. Apart from the Big Five, the Serengeti boasts the cheetah, jackal, hyena, serval, aardvark, pangolin, porcupine, crocodiles, giraffe, python, black mamba, spitting cobra, ostrich, martial eagle, lovebirds, and vultures, just to name a few. Dinner and overnight will be at Kirawira Lodge

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Day 6:

Spend exploring Serengeti national park. You will be starting your game drives in the early mornings to have opportunity to see the active predators. All meals and overnight will be at Serengeti Baobab camp.

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Day 7:

Today you set off towards the Ngorongoro Crater for your last game drive. It shelters close to 30.000 animals including the Big Five. The crater teems with zebras, buffaloes, lions, wildebeest, warthogs, baboons, elephants, flamingos, ostriches, hippos, cheetahs, and a small population of the rare black rhino. The beautiful colors and dancing clouds make the crater almost surreal. Because of its natural beauty, the Ngorongoro Crater is chosen as one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. In the late afternoon, you drive Baghayo lodge. FB

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Day 8:

You will wake up and have a leisurely breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast, your guide transfers to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home as per your flight details.
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Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pricing

Inclusions

Price Includes

  • All Accommodations
  • All meals
  • Drinking water
  • Park Fees

Price Excludes

  • Additional Accommodation after Safari
  • Additional excursions
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • International Flight
  • Personal Item expense
  • Pre-arrival accommodation
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips

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