8-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari – Great River Crossing in Tanzania

Duration
8 Days
Price From
$2,750 / person
Best Season

Tour Style
Game Drive
Accommodation
Mara Heritage Camp (Kogatende)
Start / End
Arusha to Serengeti

Overview

Safari Overview

Join Tanzania Classic Tours for an unforgettable 8-day safari designed to take you deep into Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, with a special focus on witnessin

Itinerary

Day by Day Itinerary

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. The day is reserved for relaxation after your journey. You may enjoy the peaceful surroundings, take a short walk, or simply unwind while preparing for the safari ahead. Later, your Tanzania Classic Tours professional safari guide will provide a detailed briefing about the upcoming adventure.

Bed and Breakfast

Kerama Silent Lodge

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. With your Tanzania Classic Tours professional safari guide, explore areas along the Tarangire River where wildlife gathers. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive, where you may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of birdlife. In the late afternoon, proceed to your lodge near Ngorongoro.

Full Board

The Retreat at Ngorongoro Lodge

After breakfast, begin your journey toward the central region of Serengeti National Park. The drive offers scenic views as you pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. With your Tanzania Classic Tours professional safari guide, enjoy a game drive en route, spotting wildlife along the way. Arrive in Central Serengeti in the afternoon and continue with a short game drive before heading to camp for relaxation and dinner.

Full Board

Heritage Luxury Camp- Central Serengeti

After an early breakfast, depart for the northern part of Serengeti National Park. This is a full-day game drive as you travel through the vast plains, encountering wildlife throughout the journey. As you approach the Mara River region, you may begin to see large herds of wildebeests and zebras. Arrive at your camp in the late afternoon and enjoy the peaceful wilderness setting.

Full Board

Heritage Mara Tented Camp

Spend a full day exploring the northern Serengeti, focusing on the Mara River where the wildebeest migration creates one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles. With your Tanzania Classic Tours professional safari guide, you will track the movement of the herds and position yourself near crossing points. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while continuing to observe wildlife including crocodiles, lions, and other predators that follow the migration.

Full Board

Heritage Mara Tented Camp

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Central Serengeti with a game drive along the way. The route offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities as you pass through different habitats. With your Tanzania Classic Tours professional safari guide, you may encounter predators, elephants, and large herds of herbivores. Arrive at camp in the afternoon and enjoy some time to relax before dinner.

Full Board

Heritage Camp Central Serengeti

Start the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, one of the best times to see predators in action. Return for breakfast or enjoy a packed meal before departing for the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. The drive includes wildlife sightings along the way and beautiful views as you ascend into the highlands. Arrive at your camp in the late afternoon.

Full Board

Angata Ngorongoro Camp

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before transfer back to Arusha or directly to the airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of your incredible wildebeest migration safari, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.

Breakfast

TBA

Experience

Safari Highlights

Game Drive
Safari Walking

Pricing

What's Included

INCLUDES

Government Taxes and VAT
Unlimited drinking water and soft drinks for the whole trip
A professional driver guide
4X4 Pop Up roof Toyota Land-cruiser
Crater Fees
Concession Fees
All Park Fees

Excludes

Personal Expenses
Additional Activities
Tips- 20 USD PP

Stay

Accommodation Options

Mid-Range Comfort
Permanent tented camps in great game-viewing zones with en-suite bathrooms and full board.
Luxury Safari Camp
Classic luxury tents with elegant interiors, dedicated service and  migration positioning.
Premium Luxury Upgrade
Iconic mobile camps that move with the herds — the most exclusive way to experience the Serengeti.
Accommodation can be customized based on budget, season, and availability.
Best Time to Travel

When to take this safari

Available year-round, with placement adjusted to wherever the herds are: Southern Serengeti / Ndutu (Dec–Mar), Central / Western Serengeti (Apr–Jun) and Northern Serengeti (Jul–Oct).
Route

Safari Route Map

Arusha
Tarangire
Serengeti
Ngorongoro
Arusha
End
FAQ

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8-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari – Great River Crossing in Tanzania
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