9-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

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.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Under the Shade Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

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.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

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.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

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.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

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.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

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.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

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.

Main Destination:

Mara River

Accommodation:

Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

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.

Main Destination:

Western Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

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.

Main Destination:

Arusha Airport (Arusha)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.