8 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari Wildebeest Migration Tour
8 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari – Wildebeest Migration Tour
Experience the unforgettable journey of the Great Wildebeest Migration on this 8-day lodge safari in Tanzania. The adventure takes you to iconic destinations, including Tarangire National Park, renowned for its elephants and baobabs, and Serengeti National Park, where the awe-inspiring migration unfolds. Witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing vast plains and rivers, a spectacle of life and survival.
8 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari Wildebeest Migration Tour Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival.
We will pick you from Arusha airport or Kilimanjaro airport for overnight in your accommodation in Arusha city.
Day 2: Arusha- Tarangire National Park
Pick up from your Arusha hotel at 8:00 a.m., then drive 3 hours to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive in the park before heading to Marera View Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Tarangire National Park, located 115 km from Arusha, covers 2,800 km². The park’s name comes from the Tarangire River, where animals drink. Major attractions include large herds of elephants, climbing tree pythons, baobab trees, and sightings of lions, leopards, and other wildlife.
Day 3: Serengeti Central (Cental Seronera)
After breakfast, pack your luggage in the safari jeep and start an en-route game drive to Serengeti with lunch in the jeep. Along the way, enjoy views of the Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive in Serengeti around 3 p.m. and take an evening game drive in central Serengeti to witness the sunset. Dinner and overnight will be at Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge. Major attractions include the endless plains and the Great Serengeti Wildebeest Migration, involving 1.5 million herbivores and their predators, moving due to drought. Our guide will ensure you see parts of the migration, along with zebras, gazelles, elands, and impalas in the Serengeti.
Day 4 : Central Serengeti to North (Kogatende)
Wake up early for a full breakfast, then start your game drive in Serengeti, heading to northern Serengeti. Your driver will take you to key areas to observe the wildebeest migration, with prime spots including the Mara River and Ndutu Plains. River crossings at Kogatende begin in July, with the best game viewing from July to October, including daily river crossings. The herds cross back and forth following rains and fresh grasses. Late June to July is ideal for viewing the migration in the western Serengeti, while August to September offers great sightings in the northern Serengeti. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Heritage Tented Lodge.
Day 5: Serengeti Northern
Wake up early for breakfast, then start a full day game drive in Serengeti. Your driver will take you to key areas to observe the wildebeest migration. The best viewing is from June to September, with calving from January to March. From July to September, you’ll visit northern Serengeti to see the wildebeest crossing the Mara River. These animals travel year-round for fresh grazing and water. After a full day of game viewing, return to Heritage Tented Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro
You will wake 5.45 for early breakfast and see the Sun rise inside Serengeti, after you finish your breakfast you will do early morning game drive up to 11.30am then you head back to campsite for the hot lunch and pack your stuff in the jeep . This time after finishing your hot lunch you will proceed with game drive in Serengeti while heading to Ngorongoro crater in Ngorongoro wildlife lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
Tour
You will wake up around 5.30 am for your breakfast, after breakfast you will descend to Ngorongoro crater floor where you will able to see all big five, also you will see different types of birds, black rhino available inside crater. In this day you will have your lunch inside the crater while watching nature and high concentrations of flamingos. Later after 6 to 7 hours game drive inside crater floor you will start ascend from crater passing through campsite for packing all luggage inside the jeep ready to drive back to Marera view lodge for dinner and overnight. On this day after crater tour you will have a walking tour inside mto wa mbu village where you will experience how local people live, see banana plantations and you can taste local food also.
Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park
After your breakfast you will head to lake Manyara for a full day game drive , inside the park you will be able to see climbing tree lions and a lot of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake and you will visit a hot spring . Also the same day you will visit Maasai boma where you will see how they live and learn their culture and traditions then later drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
This 8-day Tanzania Lodge Safari offers an exceptional opportunity to experience the Wildebeest Migration, one of nature’s most awe-inspiring events. As you journey through Tanzania’s iconic landscapes, you’ll not only witness the migration but also encounter a wide array of wildlife in their natural habitats. Comfortable lodge accommodations ensure that you can relax and recharge after exciting days of exploration. This safari is a perfect blend of adventure, wildlife, and the stunning beauty that Tanzania has to offer, making it an unforgettable journey.
