This 9-day exclusive wildebeest migration safari offers an in-depth exploration of Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations during the peak migration season (July–October). The itinerary combines classic northern circuit parks with extended time in the Northern Serengeti, maximizing the chances of witnessing dramatic wildebeest river crossings. The tour is privately guided, mid-range in comfort, and designed for travelers seeking both diversity and migration-focused game viewing.

Tour Highlights

• Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Northern Serengeti

• Opportunity to see Mara River crossings (seasonal and wildlife-dependent)

• Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds

• Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions

• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Mid-range lodges and tented camps inside and near national parks

 Accommodation

Day 1: Arrival – Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet and greet by safari representative, and transfer to Arusha. Leisure time at the lodge.

Overnight: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

Morning drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.

Overnight: Tarangire Simba Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its groundwater forest, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions.

Overnight: Eileen’s Trees Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Central Serengeti

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, then continue to Central Serengeti with wildlife viewing en route.

Overnight: Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Central Serengeti National Park

Full-day game drives across the Serengeti plains, home to predators and large resident wildlife populations.

Overnight: Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6–8: Northern Serengeti (Migration Area)

Travel to Northern Serengeti near the Mara River. Game drives focus on wildebeest migration herds and possible river crossings.

Overnight: Kontiki Kogatende Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Mto wa Mbu – Departure

Drive to Mto wa Mbu and transfer back to Moshi. End of safari.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch