7 Days
Migration
10-20 People
Any Language
You want to see the largest herd movement of animals on the planet? The great migration classic Tanzania 8 days safari If you want to see the largest herd movement of animals on the planet and also visit the best national parks in northern Tanzania, this is the perfect itinerary for you. The focus during this trip will be on the western part of the Serengeti, where the Great Migration crossing the Grumeti River from June to October. The herds of wildebeest and zebra must outsmart the huge Nile crocodiles and fast flowing water before facing predators waiting on the other side.
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. The park consists of natural vegetation mainly of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals, during Tanzania's dry season. The Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This African National Park is also home to three rare species of animals - the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, as well as a few Ashy Starling.
DINNER AND OVERNIGHT AT OCTAGON LODGE
MEALS PLAN: LUNCH, DINNER, AND BREAKFAST.
After breakfast, we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti's species.
DINNER AND OVERNIGHT AT TUKAONE TENTED CAMP
MEALS PLAN: LUNCH, DINNER AND BREAKFAST
After breakfast, you will have a chance to follow up on migration to Northern Serengeti. The park still has so many to offer apart from the migration as the endless plain is a home for lions, leopards, elephants, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest migration, eland, wild dogs, gazelle, crocodiles, and many more. Also, you will enjoy a variety of birds that decorate the park with different sounds.
DINNER AND OVERNIGHT AT MARA KATIKATI CAMP
MEALS PLAN: LUNCH, DINNER AND BREAKFAST
After breakfast, have a full-day game drive in the park, lunch at the lodge /campsite. The park has an endless plain which is a home for lions, leopards, elephants, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest migration, eland, wild dogs, gazelle, crocodiles and many more. Also, you will enjoy a variety of birds that decorate the park with different sounds.
DINNER AND OVERNIGHT AT TUKAONE TENTED CAMP
MEALS PLAN: LUNCH, DINNER, AND BREAKFAST
Enjoy early breakfast, have a morning game drive, Then we depart to Ngorongoro Conservation area with game drive en route.
DINNER AND OVERNIGHT AT OCTAGON LODGE
MEALS PLAN: LUNCH, DINNER, AND BREAKFAST.
Early morning breakfast, then depart to Lake Manyara for game drive. The park have varied habitat that attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, Lake Manyara's unique tree-climbing lions, zebra, buffalo, giraffe, baboons, warthog, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake.
LATE AFTERNOON DRIVE BACK TO ARUSHA
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Every traveler has questions before starting a journey. Our FAQs highlight the most important details about this itinerary—covering activities and experiences—so your safari feels less uncertain, more exciting, and truly tailored to the adventure ahead.
You might assume that, because this safari is dedicated to the Great Wildebeest Migration, we should only visit the Serengeti National Park.
However, that’s not the case; other Tanzania destinations we have included in this itinerary are the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park.
So, first you‘ll be visiting the Tarangire National Park. Then, you’ll watch the migration in the Serengeti National Park. Finally, you’ll get to see the Ngorongoro Crater to catch a glimpse of the incredible wildlife this place has to offer.
With our 7-Day Migration Tanzania Safari package, you’ll go to the Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.
The next day, in the Serengeti National Park, you’ll have a chance to follow up on migration in the Northern Serengeti. You will observe a diverse range of wildlife on a full-day game drive, including lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, wildebeest, and wild dogs.
Thereafter, when you visit the Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll get to see plenty of wildlife in the area and end the day with lunch on the crater floor.
This seven-day safari is a great way to see animals, beautiful places, and do things that you'll remember long after you get home.
What else can you do on a safari in Tanzania? Please review our 'What to do in Tanzania' page to find all the details.
This Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Tour includes a specialized, bilingual guide, private transportation, entrance fees, a boxed lunch, water, dinner, and snacks. The exclusions are additional services, insurance, drinks, and tickets.
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