8 Day Wildebeest Migration Safari

From USD 2,366per person

8 Day Wildebeest Migration Safari Prices: Overview

Embark on the ultimate adventure with the 8 Day Wildebeest Migration Safari through Tanzania’s most iconic Northern Parks. This journey focuses on Ndutu, the birthplace of the wildebeest, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The highlight of this safari is witnessing the wildebeest calving season, occurring from January to March a rare natural event that draws wildlife enthusiasts from around the world.

How to Get There

This tour begins and ends in Arusha or Moshi. Africa Joy Tours can assist you in selecting international flights, though you will need to book them yourself. Fly to and from Kilimanjaro Airport near Arusha/Moshi. Additionally, transfers to and from the airport are available for an extra cost. You may also arrange additional accommodation before or after the tour if needed.

Itinerary in Detail

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Start Your Safari Adventure

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to Tulia Lodge, just 50 km away. Here, enjoy a delicious dinner and overnight stay to rest before the adventure begins.

Accommodation: Tulia Lodge | Bed, Dinner & Breakfast included

Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Land of Elephants

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania’s third-largest park. Famous for its enormous elephant herds, the park also boasts giant baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River. As wildlife gathers along the riverbanks, you will observe zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, and possibly lions and leopards.

Accommodation: Flamingo Lodge | Bed, Dinner, Lunch & Breakfast included

Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Witness the Great Migration

Set off on a full-day game drive following the Wildebeest Migration trails. Your guide will share fascinating insights into this extraordinary event that makes Tanzania Africa’s top safari destination. Serengeti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosts around 200,000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles, joining the wildebeest in their quest for fresh grazing.

Accommodation: Serengeti Sound of Silence Tented Camp | Bed, Dinner, Lunch & Breakfast included

Day 4: Northern Serengeti – Mara Area

Explore the Northern Serengeti, focusing on the Mara River region. This area is renowned for high wildlife densities, including dramatic wildebeest river crossings, though sightings depend on timing and luck. The landscape features kopjes, riverine vegetation, woodland, and open plains, reminiscent of Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

Accommodation: Serengeti Mara River Acacia Tented Camp | Bed, Dinner, Lunch & Breakfast included

Day 5: Northern Serengeti Continued

Continue tracking the Wildebeest Migration in the Mara region. The Mara River often hosts crossing herds, creating excellent photographic opportunities. Wildlife movements are unpredictable, so every day offers unique encounters.

Accommodation: Serengeti Mara River Acacia Tented Camp | Bed, Dinner, Lunch & Breakfast included

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari – $546 per person

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands – Discover Ancient Landscapes

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Visit Olduvai Gorge, a world-famous archaeological site, and Laetoli, where 3.6-million-year-old hominin footprints are preserved in volcanic rock.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge | Bed, Dinner, Lunch & Breakfast included

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Explore a Wildlife Haven

Start early with a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater, home to dense wildlife populations including the Big Five. The crater’s unique ecosystem combines grasslands, forests, and lakes. After your afternoon game drive, return to Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Tulia Hotel | Bed, Dinner & Breakfast included

Day 8: Departure from Arusha

After breakfast, enjoy shopping in town or relaxing at the lodge, depending on your schedule. Then, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home, taking with you memories of this unforgettable 8 Day Wildebeest Migration Safari.

Included

All Park entrance fees to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and ndutu area
Transport in custom safari built four wheels Nissan patrol with roof hatches / pop-up roof
English speaking driver/guide, conversant with all requirements necessary for photographers
Unlimited game drives as per the itinerary
Picnic lunche, to the crater floor
All airport transfers on arrival / departure
Mineral water during game drives

Excluded

All beverages while on safari
Any international flights
Evacuation fees
Telephone, laundry & any items of personal nature
Visa fees & international flights
tips for guides & camp / lodge staff
Travel & Medical insurance

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8 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari Prices:

Price per person sharing

2pax: 2880 USD

4Pax: 2560 USD

6Pax: 2366 USD

Overview

8 Day Wildebeest Migration safari,This itinerary offers the ultimate safari through Tanzania’s most popular Northern Parks, revolving around Ndutu (the birth place of the wildebeest) in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The highlight of this 8 Day Wildebeest Migration safari will be to experience the Calving of Wildebeest which only takes place once a year from January to end of March, an exciting natural phenomenon not to be missed…

How to Get There

This tour starts and ends in Arusha/Moshi
Africa Joy Tours as an operator can help select your international flights, but you’ll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport near Arusha/Moshi
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Itinerary in Details

Day 1: Arrive In Tanzania.

Distance: 50km

Met on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to Tulia Lodge for dinner and overnight FB. (40 km, 30 minutes)

Dinner and overnight at Tulia Hotel: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast included.

Day 2: Game Drive In Tarangire National Park.

Early the morning you will have breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Tarangire National park. This park in Tanzanian third largest national park and it is characterized by the amazingly large herds of elephants that can be encountered in this park. The park is famous with its big Baobab trees are one of the other highlights of Tarangire national park and the Tarangire River that flows all year round is the life blood of the park. Lot of animals like predators and the preys alike gather around the river where you can do excellent game viewing.

Dinner and overnight at Flamingo Lodge: Bed, Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast included.

Day 3: Game Drive In Serengeti National Park.

After breakfast, we will set off on a full day game drive in the wilderness following the Great Migration trails. Our experienced driver tour guide will provide you with interesting facts about this highly renowned event, which makes Tanzania the top safari destination in Africa.

Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site, is home to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle, which join in the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over six million hooves pounding the open plains. This is just like you imagined Africa to be.

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sound of Silence Tented Camp: Bed, Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast included.

Day 4: Game Drive In The Northern Serengeti National Park.

We will proceed for a full day game drive viewing the great migration at Mara area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area. The key feature is the Mara River and there is a great chance to see the herds cross the Mara River to the north on one day and back south a few days later. Please note that it can be very difficult to witness crossing and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Mara River Acacia Tented Camp : Bed, Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast included.

Day 5: Another Day Game Drive In The Northern Serengeti National Park.

After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti north viewing the great migration at Mara area. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note that finding a crossing is very challenging and is sometimes a matter of luck. There are instances where herds can be seen next to the river but then only decides to cross a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Mara River Acacia Tented Camp : Bed, Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast included.

HOT AIR BALLOON PER PERSON COST $546 (price are separate from the total price above)

Day 6: Serengeti To Ngorongoro Highland.

In the morning, we will have another game drive in Serengeti National Park. Come afternoon, we proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Olduvai Gorge museum, a famous archaeological location in East Africa. At Laetoli, located 45 km south of Olduvai gorge, you will find hominin footprints preserved in volcanic rock that dates back 3.6 million years ago and represent some of the earliest signs of mankind in the world.

Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge : Bed, Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast included.

Day 7: Game Drive In Ngorongoro Crater.

We start with an early morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism.

in the afternoon we travel back to Arusha.