9 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari Tour

Package Overview

Our 9 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari offers an unforgettable adventure through one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife spectacles. Every year, over a million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles embark on a dramatic migration across Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, known as The Great Migration. The need for food and water naturally drives these wildlife towards annual migration. Travellers can capture the breathtaking views of wildebeest crossing the river Mara, predator-prey interactions between river crocodiles and the migrating animals, and the sheer scale of this natural event, often described as the “Greatest Show on Earth.”

You can enjoy close encounters with a diverse array of wildlife, including lions, elephants, and cheetahs, in their natural habitats. With our expert guides, you can explore the savannah in 4×4 vehicles, ensuring the best views of the migration. Our 9 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience nature’s raw beauty at its peak.

Tour Highlights
Epic wildebeest river crossings.
Stunning predator-prey encounters.
Breathtaking savannah landscapes.
Diverse wildlife sightings daily.
Expert-guided safari experiences.

Why This Safari is Unique
Migration-Focused: Tailored to follow the wildebeest migration from prime viewing locations.

Tiered Comfort: Midrange accommodations offer charm and accessibility, while luxury lodges provide exclusivity, private decks, and personal butlers.

Dramatic Landscapes: Combines a safari across the southern, central, and northern Serengeti regions for full migration coverage.

Bespoke Experiences: Optional balloon safaris, private bush lunches, walking safaris, and photography guidance.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Arusha: Gateway to the Serengeti

  Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private guide will greet you.
  
  Transfer to a serene lodge at the foot of Mount Meru.
  
  Receive a briefing from your tour guide, which will highlight key moments of the migration and provide photography tips.
  
  Overnight:
  
  Midrange: Stay in a comfortable garden-view lodge.
  
  Luxury: Stay in a boutique villa with panoramic terraces, concierge service, and early morning birding opportunities.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 2 : Tarangire National Park: First Glimpse of Migration Pathways

  Depart for Tarangire, home to ancient baobabs and large elephant herds.
  
  Explore key river corridors where migrating herds occasionally pass. Get a chance to capture intimate wildlife interactions.
  
  Drive at sunset with optional private bush sundowners.
  
  Overnight:
  
  Midrange: Stay in a lodge near the Tarangire River.
  
  Luxury: Stay in secluded luxury tented villa with plunge pool and private deck.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 3 : Lake Manyara & Migration Observation

  Travel to Lake Manyara National Park.
  
  Witness plains grazing areas and scattered wildebeest groups, alongside flamingos and tree-climbing lions.
  
  Enjoy an optional afternoon visit to local villages for a cultural immersion experience.
  
  Overnight:
  
  Midrange: Stay in a lodge perched on the Rift Valley escarpment.
  
  Luxury: Stay in elevated suites with private verandas and curated wildlife viewing experiences.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 4 : Southern Serengeti: Crossing the Plains

  Choose a private or charter flight into the southern Serengeti, where migration herds often graze.
  
  Go on a game drive in the afternoon to follow wildebeest herds and observe predator-prey interactions.
  
  Enjoy the evening at a luxury tented camp.
  
  Experience gourmet dining under the stars.
  
  Overnight:
  
  Midrange: Stay in a tented safari camp with open plains views.
  
  Luxury: Stay in an ultra-luxury tented villa with a private butler, a stargazing deck, and a plunge pool.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 5 : Central Serengeti: Predators and Plains

  Go on a full-day safari exploring central Serengeti, where predators follow the migration trails.
  
  Observe lions, cheetahs, and hyenas in their natural habitat as they prey on migrating animals.
  
  Have a picnic lunch in a private clearing amid the migration path.
  
  Overnight:
  
  Midrange: Stay in a tented camp in central Serengeti.
  
  Luxury: Stay in a luxury mobile camp positioned near migration hotspots for exclusive access.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 6 : Northern Serengeti: Crossing Rivers

  Travel to the northern Serengeti, renowned for its iconic river crossings of wildebeest and zebra.
  
  Private game drives to witness dramatic crossing points, accompanied by expert guidance on timing and positioning for optimal photography.
  
  Optional: Take a hot-air balloon ride early in the morning for aerial views of the migration.
  
  Overnight:
  
  Midrange: Stay in the central northern Serengeti lodge or camp.
  
  Luxury: Stay in an exclusive lodge with private terraces and sunset viewing points.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 7 : Mara River & Migration Spectacle

  Focus on the Mara River, a highlight for dramatic migration crossings and sightings of Nile crocodiles.
  
  Go on a private safari drive with photographic guidance to capture the intensity of predator-prey interactions.
  
  For your afternoon leisure, stay in a lodge with sunset over the Serengeti plains.
  
  Overnight:
  
  Midrange: Stay in a lodge within the northern Serengeti corridor.
  
  Luxury: Stay in a secluded luxury lodge with private viewing deck, gourmet cuisine, and bespoke services.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 8 : Serengeti Plains: Epic Wildlife Encounters

  Full-day exploration of the central and western Serengeti plains, following the movement of wildebeest and zebra herds.
  
  Capture large-scale herd, interactions with predators, and intimate moments with newborn calves.
  
  Optional: Go on a walking safari in designated safe areas for immersive wildlife experiences.
  
  Overnight:
  
  Midrange: Stay in tent camp with panoramic views.
  
  Luxury: Stay in an ultra-luxury villa with a private plunge pool, stargazing terrace, and a personal guide.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 9 : Departure via Arusha

  Go on a game drive in the morning for final sightings and photography.
  
  Midrange: Scenic road by-road journey back to Arusha for onward travel.
  
  Luxury: Private light aircraft flight to Arusha, with aerial views of the Serengeti and migration paths.

  • Themes Game Drives

Inclusions

• All airport transfers and ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
• Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Game drives as per the itinerary
• Park entry fees and crater service fees (where applicable)
• Accommodation during the safari (Midrange or Luxury – as booked)
• Full-board meals during safari (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Bottled drinking water during game drives
• Government taxes and levies
• Unlimited mileage during game drives

Exclusions

• International and domestic flights
• Visa fees & travel Documents
• Travel insurance and medical evacuation
• Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and lodge staff
• Alcoholic and soft beverages at lodges or camps
• Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
• Laundry services
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, phone calls, etc.)

Package Start From

• Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa

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