Perfect 7-day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari
The Perfect 7-day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari is among our most popular offerings. The wildebeests (gnus) are closely related to gazelles and oryxes. A wildebeest can weigh as much as 600 pounds (270 kilograms) and reach a maximum height of 2.4 meters. Wildebeests inhabit the wide forests and savannah grasslands of the Serengeti and Masai Mara plains. More than 1.5 million wildebeests migrate into both countries after the rainy season in May or June. This migration phenomena is acknowledged as one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Natural World.’ The wildebeest migration in pursuit of greener pastures faces the peril of crocodiles in the rivers that prey on them ruthlessly.
Discover the majestic hills and vast plains of the Serengeti, renowned for its extensive wildlife population, and enhance your experience with a visit to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, the biggest intact and unflooded caldera globally, including stunning landscapes and an impressive array of fauna. The Ngorongoro Crater encompasses a multitude of ecosystems that sustain a consistently diverse array of wildlife species. The ecosystem encompasses wetlands, meadows, woodlands, and saline lakes.
The Perfect 7-day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari is optimally conducted between July to September. One may be fortunate to witness the initial stage of animal migration as wildebeests, zebras, elands, and gazelles traverse to the western corridor of the park during the April-May timeframe.
Summary – Perfect 7-day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari
- Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) and transfer to Arusha (1.5 hours)
- Day 2: Depart at 08:30 am after breakfast for transportation to Serengeti National Park (6 – 7 hours).
- Day 3: Morning wildlife drive in Central Serengeti with an optional hot air balloon safari
- Day 4: Comprehensive game drives in the Central Serengeti Plains
- Day 5: Morning safari in the Serengeti. Afternoon trip to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim (2.5-3 hours).
- Day 6: Following breakfast, descend to the crater floor for a game drive.
- Day 7: Return to JRO Airport (1.5 hours)
Perfect 7-day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari | Comprehensive Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at JRO Airport Transfer to Arusha (1.5 hours)
Upon arrival, our driving guide will collect you from the airport and transport you to your accommodation. Reside at African Tulip (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2: Depart at 08:30 after breakfast for transportation to Serengeti National Park (6 – 7 hours).
Seven-Day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari
In the morning, your driver-guide will collect you and transport you to Central Serengeti, arriving around midday for a brief game drive to your lodge or camp. Overnight stay in Cherero camp. Complete board
Day 3: Morning wildlife drive in Central Serengeti with an optional hot air balloon safari
Commence with a game drive to the hippo pool in the Seronera Valley, a region renowned for its hippos and other large wildlife. Between April and May, you may observe substantial groups of species migrating to the Western Serengeti. An optional balloon safari offers a distinctive opportunity to observe the Serengeti plains from an elevated perspective, subject to an additional fee of USD 600 per person. Reside at Cherero camp. Complete Board
Day 4: Comprehensive game drives in Central Serengeti
Seven-Day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration SafariEnjoy a picnic lunch while continuing to explore the area’s abundant biological diversity with your safari guide, gaining extensive knowledge about the fauna. Reside at Cherero camp. Complete Board
Day 5: Morning safari in the Serengeti. Afternoon trip to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim (2.5-3 hours).
The day commences with a morning safari in the Serengeti Plains. Game drives in this park can be undertaken as frequently as desired. The creatures in these grasslands are exceedingly formidable.
Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area about mid-morning, with potential stops at the Masai Bomas or Ngorongoro Olduvai Gorge along the way. In the afternoon, bring a picnic lunch with you while traversing the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Accommodate at Ngorongoro Serena for one night (Full Board).
Day 6: Following breakfast, descend to the crater floor for a game drive.
Seven-Day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration SafariIn the early morning, your driver-guide will transport you to the crater bottom with your packed breakfast. The Ngorongoro Crater is the biggest intact and unflooded caldera globally, measuring around 20 square kilometers in diameter and 600 meters in depth.
The ancient caldera is sometimes considered the eighth wonder of the world due to its breathtaking landscapes and remarkable ecological diversity, reportedly housing about 30,000 creatures. You may have the opportunity to observe all of the major five animals, along with numerous others. Relish the late breakfast by the hippo pool within the crater, then go with the wildlife drive in the Crater until the afternoon. Depart the crater floor in the afternoon for a warm meal at the resort. Post-lunch, return to Arusha (3.5-4 hours). Reside at The African Tulip (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 7: Return to JRO Airport (1.5 hours)
You will have breakfast at your hotel and then proceed to the airport for your departure flight, contingent upon the schedule.
INCLUSIONS
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
EXCLUSIONS
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks