7 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Experience

The 7 Days Tanzania wildebeest migration safari offers a lifetime wildlife experience with Superfine safaris Limited. This exclusive Tanzania safari translates to a full-week wildlife adventure to witness the world’s spectacle and the Big game all in one habitat. For active nature lovers, embarking on our 7 Days Tanzania wildebeest presents you with an amazing opportunity to explore Serengeti National Park to the fullest. It combines the breathtaking wildlife encounters from the Serengeti plains and vibrant game viewing in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Ngorongoro Crater).

Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater area  are among the leading destinations in the Northern tourist circuit. Serengeti National Park is most popular for its endless plains and covers over 14,763 sq. km. It is a recognized UNESCO Site and was officially declared as a National Park in 1951. This itinerary is designed to let you explore various regions or sectors in Serengeti, including the Central Seronera and Kogatende.

A visit to Ngorongoro allows you to explore the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the natural wonders in the world. Descend around the Crater base while observing a myriad of wildlife, including buffaloes, elephants, leopards, lions, and black rhinos.

The Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up by Tanzania driver & drive to Arusha City

Day 2: Arusha –Ngorongoro, an afternoon guided game drive

Day 3: Game drive in Ngorongoro & transfer by road to Serengeti

Day 4: Full day in Serengeti National Park (Central region)

Day 5: Explore the Central Serengeti & transfer to the Northern sector

Day 6: Witness the Great Migration in Serengeti (Northern section)

Day 7: Game drive & Depart for Arusha by road

The detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up by Tanzania driver & drive to Arusha City

A warm welcome from your senior safari guide, who you will meet at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Leave the airport and connect to the pre-booked hotel in Arusha town. Arusha is a magnificent city, also referred to as the world’s safari capital and gateway to Tanzania’s Northern tourist circuit destinations.

Arusha city is the capital city of the Arusha region and lies below the scenic Mt. Meru. This city experiences temperate climatic conditions. At Arusha, you can embark on a short shopping trip before you settle at the hotel. At the hotel, our safari expert will take you through the 7 Days Tanzania wildebeest migration tour itinerary. Have a leisurely dinner plus other refreshments.

Accommodation choices

• Budget: Arusha Backpackers Hotel or Shoki Shoki Lodge
• Midrange: Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel or Okaseni Lodge
• Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana or Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa

Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Arusha –Ngorongoro, an afternoon guided game drive

Enjoy an early morning breakfast at the comfort of your hotel in Arusha, and after, meet your senior driver guide once again. Today, the focus will be to transfer you to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leave Arusha to visit Ngorongoro, located in the Northern safari circuit, about 2-3 hours’ drive.

Upon early arrival in Ngorongoro, check into your safari camp/lodge for relaxation. Have lunch early and then rest before the safari guide comes to pick you up for an afternoon game drive. Embark on the first game viewing session in the spectacular Ngorongoro, explore the base of the Crater with a higher possibility of spotting a diversity of wildlife.

As you continue descending through the Ngorongoro Crater, you will spot the black rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, leopards, elands, cheetahs, impalas, waterbucks, hyenas, lions, hartebeests, and birds. Start driving back to the lodge late in the afternoon while keeping eyes on a variety of nocturnal as they also start becoming active in the evening, while others rush to their resting spots.

Accommodation choices

• Budget: The Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or Ngorongoro Farm House
• Midrange: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge or Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
• Luxury: Ngorongoro Lodge by Melia or Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Meal plan: Full- board

Day 3: Game drive in Ngorongoro & transfer by road to Serengeti

Start your morning with a hefty breakfast and later, catch up with your senior driver guide from Tanzania. Set off to explore Ngorongoro and today, be alert as you descend through the vast plains. A variety of wild animals will be spotted, including the sun risers. Ngorongoro boasts of its rich ecosystem, home to the Big 5 and other multiple species that you should expect to find while they graze.

After the memorable wildlife encounters in the Ngorongoro savanna plains, return to the lodge. Have ample time at the lodge, including lunch break, and then officially check out. Leave Ngorongoro for Serengeti National Park, but en route, you will pay a visit to the archeological site –Olduvai Gorge. From the Olduvai Gorge Museum, drive for about 3 hours to Serengeti National Park. Use the rest of the evening for relaxation and dinner.

Accommodation choices

• Budget: Seronera Wildlife Lodge or Serengeti Sound of Silence
• Midrange: Serengeti Mawe Camp or Four Seasons Safari Serengeti
• Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Namiri Plains

Meal plan: Full- board

Day 4: Full day in Serengeti National Park (Central region)

Leave your comfortable camp/lodge after breakfast, and today, you have a full day dedicated for you to explore Serengeti National Park. Explore the Central region, a vibrant region with diverse wildlife including African elephants, cape buffaloes, jackals, impalas, cheetahs, topis, and more. Today’s long wildlife tour includes lunch, which you will enjoy in the wild.

After the picnic lunch, you will proceed with the long afternoon game drive. Search for more wildlife and birds, then return to the lodge. At the lodge, you will have a great time to share your experiences. You will also be served dinner and later, retire for the night.

Accommodation choices

• Budget: Seronera Wildlife Lodge or Serengeti Sound of Silence
• Midrange: Serengeti Mawe Camp or Four Seasons Safari Serengeti
• Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Namiri Plains

Meal plan: Full- board

Day 5: Explore the Central Serengeti & transfer to the Northern sector

After a hefty breakfast, you will be picked up by your professional driver guide. Enjoy a short game drive in the Seronera to see more wildlife, including several that you never came across. Depart the Central region for Kogatende –Northern section of Serengeti, an excellent region for you to observe the Great Migration. You will proceed with an afternoon game drive to explore some of the interesting wildlife in the Northern side of the Serengeti.

Accommodation choices

• Budget: Nyikani Migration Camp or Sero Tented Camp
• Midrange: Ubuntu Camp or Serengeti Migration Camp
• Luxury: Nyasi Migration Camp or Sayari Camp

Meal plan: Full- board

Day 6: Witness the Great Migration in Serengeti (Northern section)

Spend this whole Kogatende lies between the Central Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara, a region known for its captivating wildlife encounters. A full day in Kogatende will get you great sights of the gazelles, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeest. It is today when you will have the best of the Great Migration experience. The Great Migration in Kogatende is excellently experienced from July to October.

Accommodation choices

• Budget: Nyikani Migration Camp or Sero Tented Camp
• Midrange: Ubuntu Camp or Serengeti Migration Camp
• Luxury: Nyasi Migration Camp or Sayari Camp

Meal plan: Full- board

Day 7: Game drive & Depart for Arusha by road

A delicious breakfast will be offered to you, and after, you may check out from the lodge. Later, start your journey with the departing game drive. Search for more wildlife and later, continue to Arusha City.

End of 7 days Tanzania wildebeest migration tour

Tour Inclusions

• Airport transfers.
• An English-speaking driver guide from Tanzania.
• All meals as indicated on the travel plan.
• Accommodation choices for 6 nights.
• Ground travel on the 7 days Tanzania wildebeest migration trip.
• A bottled drinking water

Tour Exclusions

• All expenses for visas & passports.
• All costs for laundry services that will be offered to you.
• Tips to drivers, guides, hotel/lodge staff, etc.
• Alcoholic drinks or all premium/imported drinks.
• All optional safari experiences