DAY 1 : ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT

After arrival at the airport either (Kilimanjaro Airport JRO / Arusha Airport ARK ), your private driver guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation for dinner and overnight awaiting for your safari departure on the next day.

Accommodation : Mtoni River Lodge
Meal Plan : Bed & Breakfast

DAY 2 : ARUSHA TO SOUTHERN SERENGETI ( NDUTU AREA)

Your safari will begin by 8AM in the morning with a pick up from your hotel at Arusha and head towards the Ndutu region. The drive to Ndutu is about 5.5 hours covering a distance of 260 Kms. 2 hours commencing the drive, you will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Ngorongoro) where you will notice the landscape changing from hilly forests to plain and green grasslands. Once you reach Ndutu you will begin a half day game drive with a convenient stop for your picnic lunch. Sweeping grasslands cover the region which gradually fade into the Serengeti. Ndutu forms a part of the route for the annual migration of more than 2 million wildebeests and thousands of zebra, antelope and gazelle. During game drives at the right season between December and April, you will be able to see the fertile plains turn into calving grounds and nursery for the great migration. This season attracts hordes of predators prying on vulnerable young wildebeest. Crested with Ndutu lake and Lake Masek, these waterholes offer plenty of wildlife game during the dry season. The Ndutu is also the home ground for 6 species of big cats – leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, serval and wildcat. The action-packed game drive will end late in the evening around 5pm. You will now head towards your choice of accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you. Ensure you get some good rest and recharge yourself for another eventful day.

Accommodation : Serengeti Heritage Camp
Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 3 : SOUTHERN SERENGETI ( NDUTU AREA ) FULL DAY

Today you get another chance to view the beautiful wildlife spectacle at Ndutu. The Ndutu region is a part of the glorious Serengeti National Park as well as the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Ngorongoro). You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 8:30 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. Today you will be following the migration depending on its location. During game drives at the right season between December and April, you will be able to see the fertile plains turn into calving grounds and nursery for the great migration. This season attracts hordes of predators preying on vulnerable young wildebeest. Watching the circle of life take its course will be an unforgettable experience etched for life. The action-packed game drive will end late in the evening by around 5PM. You will now head towards your choice of accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you. Ensure you get some good rest and recharge yourself for another eventful day.

Accommodation : Serengeti Heritage Camp
Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 4 : SOUTHERN SERENGETI ( NDUTU AREA ) TO CENTRAL SERENGETI

The excitement for today will be quite high as you make your way into the most celebrated wildlife park in the world – The Serengeti. After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out towards the Serengeti National Park and travel in the midst of the never ending plain grasslands.Serengeti, means endless plains in the local African language and watching the grassland stretch out as far as the eye can see and eventually merging with the sky at the horizon is an absolutely breathtaking view.With an overall land area of 14,763 Sq Kms, It puts our notion about distance to shame. The Serengeti also houses the glorious “Big 5” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard). Along with the “Big 5”, a very pleasant sighting would be one of Africa’s most beautiful animals – The Impala.The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa. You must also look out for the Serengeti “Kopjes” which are massive boulders of granite standing in a sea of grass. They provide ample shelter to a large variety of flora and fauna.A picnic lunch will be done during the day long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

Accommodation : Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

5 : CENTRAL SERENGETI ( FULL DAY )

You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti – known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features 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. During the off season of the migration, one must really look out for the many lion pride that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion pride provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. Along with a picnic lunch during the full day game drive, the day will come to a close by around 5PM. The long day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

Accommodation : Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp
Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 6 : CENTRAL SERENGETI TO KARATU

After early the morning breakfast today you will wake up early the morning game drive to spot the animals when they are more active and also to have a fantastic sunrise in front of you. The sunrise in the african savannah is one of the most beautiful experiences once you can have. In afternoon we will take a break to have a lunch in Serengeti national park. After lunch we will continue with game on route heading to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation : Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 7 : NGORONGORO CRATER TO ARUSHA

On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descent at around 6:30 AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location in Arusha – in the evening. With an incredible experience.

Accommodation : Mtoni River Lodge
Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch 

DAY 8 : AIRPORT TRANSFER

After a remarkable journey through the captivating landscapes and abundant wildlife of Tanzania, it is time to bid farewell. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your accommodation before being transferred to the airport, where you will embark on your onward journey with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Note: This 8-day wildebeest migration safari  itinerary is flexible and can be customized according to your preferences and interests.

TOUR COST

•2 PERSON = $ 2650 Per Person
• 3/4 PERSON = $ 2450 Per Person
• 5/6 PERSON = $ 2250 Per Person

What’s Included

• Airport transfers (Roundtrip) For Arrival and Departure
• Accommodation in Arusha for two nights in Bed and Breakfast
• Pick up from the Lodge Arusha gets ready for safari and drop off after safari
• Private vehicle 4×4 Safari Landcruiser transport
• Professional Safari Guide
• Accommodation in Semi-Luxury Lodge & Tented Camp
  All meals according to the itinerary
• Mineral water, Juice, Soda, Beer & Wine Provided in the Car
• All activities mentioned
• All park entry fees
• Concession Fees
•  First Aid Kit Box
• Flying Doctors Air Ambulance Rescue (AMREF)

What’s Excluded

• International Flights
• Visa Fees
• Tips
• Personal spending money
  And activities that not mentioned in the quote