8 Days Great Wildebeest Migration Safari
8 Days Great Wildebeest Migration Safari Overview
This 8-day Great Wildebeest Migration Safari is carefully designed to give you the ultimate African wildlife experience during the migration season in Serengeti National Park, particularly in the Western Corridor, where thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains between May and July.The safari also includes visits to Lake Manyara National Park, the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, offering outstanding opportunities to see the Big Five, dramatic predator action, and breathtaking landscapes.This journey combines thrilling game drives, rich cultural experiences, and comfortable accommodations for a truly unforgettable safari.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival – Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight.
🏨 Semi-Luxury: Forest Hill Arusha
🏨 Luxury: Arusha Gran Meliá
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a full game drive. This beautiful park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, flamingos, and more than 350 bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing to your lodge.
🏨 Semi-Luxury: Farm of Dreams Lodge
🏨 Luxury: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Day 3: Serengeti National Park & Maasai Village Visit
Drive to Serengeti National Park with a cultural stop at a Maasai village. Continue to Serengeti, arriving in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive across the endless plains. During May–July, large herds of wildebeest and zebras are commonly seen in the Central and Western Serengeti.
🏕️ Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Sound of Silence Tented Lodge
🏕️ Luxury: Lahia Tented Lodge
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive – Serengeti (Western Corridor)
Spend a full day exploring the Western Corridor of Serengeti, home to the Great Migration, hippo pools, crocodiles, and large prides of lions. Expect incredible wildlife encounters and stunning scenery throughout the day.
🏕️ Overnight: Same lodge as previous night
Day 5: Serengeti Game Drives
Another full day of game drives in Serengeti, following the migration and searching for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Enjoy the diversity of landscapes, from open plains to rocky kopjes.
🏕️ Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Sound of Silence
🏕️ Luxury: Serengeti Gran Meliá Safari Lodge
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
🏨 Semi-Luxury: Rhino Lodge
🏨 Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Tarangire
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as “Africa’s Garden of Eden.” Enjoy spectacular wildlife viewing, including lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards. After a picnic lunch, continue to Tarangire National Park.
🏕️ Semi-Luxury: Maramboi Tented Lodge
🏕️ Luxury: Tarangire Tree Tops
Day 8: Tarangire National Park – Departure
Enjoy a final game drive in Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich birdlife. Later, transfer to the airport for your onward flight or Zanzibar extension.
Price Inclusions
Airport transfers (pick-up & drop-off)
All park entrance fees and Ngorongoro Crater fees
Full-board meals during the safari
Comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle for game viewing
Unlimited mineral water during game drives
Accommodation as per itinerary
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Government taxes and levies
Price Exclusions
Ngorongoro Crater game drive fees (USD 295 per vehicle, if required)
Personal items
Travel & evacuation insurance
Optional Oldoinyo Lengai climb fees
Any itinerary changes not specified