8-Day Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzania

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to the Best Tanzania Safari Adventure

Your thrilling Tanzania safari tour begins with an arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK). You’ll be warmly welcomed by your expert safari guide and transferred to Charity Hotel in Arusha for a relaxing start to your adventure. Take time to unwind after your journey, soaking in the charm of Arusha—often considered the gateway to Tanzania safari packages.

🛏 Accommodation: Summit Safari Lodge
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Encounter the Giants of the Wild

Wake up to a delicious breakfast before heading to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s top safari destinations. Famed for its massive elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife safaris in Tanzania, this park offers a full-day game drive packed with thrilling wildlife encounters. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species. Later, travel to Karatu for an overnight stay.

🛏 Accommodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Central Serengeti – Explore the Heart of the Serengeti

Today’s journey takes you deep into Central Serengeti, a wildlife-rich region that is home to the legendary Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros). With its breathtaking landscapes and abundance of resident wildlife, Serengeti National Park stands out as the ultimate destination for authentic Tanzania safaris.

🛏 Accommodation: Engiterata Adventure Camps
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Day 4: Central Serengeti to North Serengeti – Witness the Great Migration

After an early breakfast, set off on a full-day Great Migration safari in Serengeti National Park, one of the most thrilling experiences in adventure travel Tanzania. As millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the vast plains in search of fresh grazing, you’ll witness nature’s most spectacular event.

🛏 Accommodation: Kon Tiki Camp
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in North Serengeti – Predator vs. Prey Encounters

Spend the entire day tracing the Great Migration, observing breathtaking river crossings and witnessing dramatic predator-prey interactions. Whether it’s lions, cheetahs, or Nile crocodiles, this is the ultimate chance to capture iconic safari moments. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild and explore until sunset.

🛏 Accommodation: Kon Tiki Camp
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: North to Central Serengeti – Another Chance to Chase the Migration

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive back to Central Serengeti, keeping an eye out for more wildlife encounters along the way. Each moment in the Serengeti is unique, making this one of the best places for eco-friendly safaris in Tanzania.

🛏 Accommodation: Engiterata Adventure Camp
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Discover a Natural Wonder

This morning, embark on a drive through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, witnessing wildlife along the route. Arriving at the Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll descend into an ancient caldera filled with diverse habitats, home to wildebeests, zebras, rare black rhinos, and hundreds of bird species.

🛏 Accommodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha – The Final Safari Experience

Your last safari day takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingo-filled salt lake, and over 500 bird species. Experience one last game drive before being transferred to Arusha or the airport for your departure.

🛏 Accommodation: No accommodation
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

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