8-Day Great Wildebeest Migration Safari: Ndutu, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Duration

8 Days

Price Guide

From, $3513 P.p

Best Time to Travel: December – April (Great Wildebeest Migration Calving Season)
This safari is specially designed for guests who want to experience one of nature’s greatest
spectacles — the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Ndutu and Southern Serengeti
ecosystem. During this period, thousands of wildebeests gather on the plains for calving
season, attracting increased predator activity and offering exceptional wildlife viewing
opportunities.

8-DAY ITINERARY

Day-By-Day

DAY

1

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our
professional safari representative and transferred privately to your hotel in Arusha. Your
guide will provide a briefing about your upcoming safari adventure, allowing you time to
relax and prepare for the exciting journey ahead.

Dinner

DAY

1

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our
professional safari representative and transferred privately to your hotel in Arusha. Your
guide will provide a briefing about your upcoming safari adventure, allowing you time to
relax and prepare for the exciting journey ahead.

Dinner

DAY

2

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park for your first
wildlife experience. The park is famous for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant
herds, and the Tarangire River, which attracts a wide variety of wildlife throughout the
year. Enjoy a game drive through the park in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras,
buffaloes, wildebeests, and various bird species. After your safari experience, continue
towards Karatu for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

2

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park for your first
wildlife experience. The park is famous for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant
herds, and the Tarangire River, which attracts a wide variety of wildlife throughout the
year. Enjoy a game drive through the park in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras,
buffaloes, wildebeests, and various bird species. After your safari experience, continue
towards Karatu for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

3

Karatu – Ndutu Area (Southern Serengeti)

After an early breakfast, depart towards Ndutu, located within the Southern Serengeti
ecosystem and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This area is one of Tanzania’s most
important migration zones and is especially famous during the wildebeest calving
season. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across the Ndutu plains, where large
herds of wildebeests and zebras gather. The abundance of young calves attracts
predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, creating remarkable wildlife encounters.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

3

Karatu – Ndutu Area (Southern Serengeti)

After an early breakfast, depart towards Ndutu, located within the Southern Serengeti
ecosystem and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This area is one of Tanzania’s most
important migration zones and is especially famous during the wildebeest calving
season. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across the Ndutu plains, where large
herds of wildebeests and zebras gather. The abundance of young calves attracts
predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, creating remarkable wildlife encounters.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

4

Full-Day Ndutu Migration Safari

Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu region with morning and afternoon game drives.
Discover the open grasslands, woodlands, and seasonal lakes that support a rich variety
of wildlife. During the calving season, you may witness thousands of wildebeest calves
being born, followed by dramatic predator interactions. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the
wilderness before continuing your wildlife exploration. Return to your camp in the
evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

4

Full-Day Ndutu Migration Safari

Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu region with morning and afternoon game drives.
Discover the open grasslands, woodlands, and seasonal lakes that support a rich variety
of wildlife. During the calving season, you may witness thousands of wildebeest calves
being born, followed by dramatic predator interactions. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the
wilderness before continuing your wildlife exploration. Return to your camp in the
evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

5

Ndutu – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Ndutu and continue into the world-famous Serengeti National
Park. Enjoy a game drive en route as you explore the endless plains of this iconic
ecosystem. The Serengeti offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities, including
lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeests.
Continue exploring before arriving at your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight
accommodation.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

5

Ndutu – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Ndutu and continue into the world-famous Serengeti National
Park. Enjoy a game drive en route as you explore the endless plains of this iconic
ecosystem. The Serengeti offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities, including
lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeests.
Continue exploring before arriving at your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight
accommodation.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

6

Full-Day Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park. Explore the plains while
searching for Africa’s famous predators and large herbivore populations. The day
provides excellent opportunities to observe lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants,
buffaloes, giraffes, and many other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your safari
before continuing your exploration of this magnificent wilderness.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

6

Full-Day Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park. Explore the plains while
searching for Africa’s famous predators and large herbivore populations. The day
provides excellent opportunities to observe lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants,
buffaloes, giraffes, and many other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your safari
before continuing your exploration of this magnificent wilderness.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

7

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel towards the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend
into the crater floor for a spectacular game drive within one of Africa’s most unique
wildlife areas. The crater is home to an incredible concentration of animals, including
the Big Five, hippos, flamingos, zebras, wildebeests, and the endangered black rhino.
After exploring the crater, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

7

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel towards the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend
into the crater floor for a spectacular game drive within one of Africa’s most unique
wildlife areas. The crater is home to an incredible concentration of animals, including
the Big Five, hippos, flamingos, zebras, wildebeests, and the endangered black rhino.
After exploring the crater, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

8

Karatu – Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport (Departure)

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before beginning your transfer back to Arusha.
Depending on your flight schedule, you will have time for lunch before continuing to
Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. This marks the end of your
unforgettable Great Wildebeest Migration Safari, filled with incredible wildlife
encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and lifelong memories.
End of Safari

Breakfast, Lunch

DAY

8

Karatu – Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport (Departure)

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before beginning your transfer back to Arusha.
Depending on your flight schedule, you will have time for lunch before continuing to
Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. This marks the end of your
unforgettable Great Wildebeest Migration Safari, filled with incredible wildlife
encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and lifelong memories.
End of Safari

Breakfast, Lunch

Tour Price Includes

Covers all required park entry fees and applicable government taxes throughout the safari.
Includes the official fees required for access and services within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
An experienced guide will accompany you throughout the safari, providing expert knowledge about wildlife, nature, and local culture.

Price Tour Excludes

Airfare is not included unless specifically stated in the safari package.
Guests are responsible for arranging their own travel insurance.
Alcoholic beverages, sodas, juices, and other soft drinks are at the guest’s own expense.

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