Luxury Tented Lodge Safari – 7 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration

Embark on a 9-day luxury tented lodge safari and experience the breathtaking spectacle of the Great Wildebeest Migration across Tanzania’s iconic national parks. This journey will take you through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the renowned Ngorongoro Crater, offering an unparalleled photographic safari experience. Witness wildebeest river crossings, big cats in action, and a rich diversity of wildlife, all while enjoying luxury accommodations and guided game drives in a customized safari vehicle.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive 130 km (2 hours) to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, zebras, and antelopes, as well as unique bird species like the rufous-tailed weaver and ashy starling. Enjoy a full-day game drive before settling into Tarangire Sopa Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. (Full Board)

DAY 2: TARANGIRE – NGORONGORO CRATER

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive 150 km (3 hours) to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in time for lunch at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, followed by an afternoon descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife haven teeming with wildebeest, buffalo, elephants, lions, hyenas, and the elusive black rhino. Visit Lake Magadi, where flamingos, hippos, and other waterbirds thrive. Return to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight. (Full Board)

DAY 3: NGORONGORO – CENTRAL SERENGETI

Depart after breakfast for a scenic drive 145 km (4 hours) into the Serengeti National Park, a land of endless plains teeming with wildlife. Arrive at the Seronera area, a prime game-viewing region, for a lodge lunch before an afternoon game drive. Spot cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, elephants, and the iconic wildebeest migration. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge. (Full Board)

DAY 4: CENTRAL SERENGETI – FULL DAY GAME DRIVE

Enjoy an optional hot air balloon safari (at an additional cost) for a breathtaking aerial view of the Serengeti. After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive across various ecosystems, from short-grass plains and swamps to woodlands and soda lakes. Witness great herds of zebras and wildebeests, especially during their calving season. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge. (Full Board)

DAY 5: CENTRAL SERENGETI – WESTERN SERENGETI

Travel 110 km (2 hours) towards the Western Corridor of Serengeti, where the Grumeti River offers a dramatic setting for wildebeest river crossings. Enjoy a game drive en route, stopping for lunch at Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge. The afternoon offers more game drives in search of crocodiles, hippos, and predators lurking around the riverbanks. Overnight at Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge. (Full Board)

DAY 6: WESTERN SERENGETI – FULL DAY EXPLORATION

Spend a full day exploring the Western Corridor, a prime location for observing the migration in June and July. Game drives along the Grumeti and Mbalageti Rivers reveal large pods of hippos, giant crocodiles, and herds of zebras and wildebeests. The area is also home to resident lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Return to Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge for a relaxing evening. (Full Board)

DAY 7: WESTERN SERENGETI – RETURN TO ARUSHA

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive en route to Grumeti Airstrip. Board a scheduled flight to Arusha Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy lunch in Arusha before concluding your unforgettable safari adventure.