Private 14-Day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Tour in Serengeti

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival in Arusha⌄

   We will pick you from Arusha airport for an overnight stay in your accommodation in Arusha city.

   Meals: Dinner · Lunch

   Overnight: Mount meru hotel

2. 2Arusha to Tarangire⌄

   Pickup from Arusha hotel at 8.00m then take 3 hours driver to Tarangire national park and you will have full day game drive inside this park later you will drive to Jambo lodge for dinner and overnight. Location of Tarangire national park is 115km from Arusha and covers the area of 2800 square km.Wild animals drink water from Tarangire river where the name Tarangire come from. The park has major attractions which are a large number of elephants, climbing trees pythons and baobab trees. Also you will be able to see lions, leopards and other animals.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner · Breakfast

   Overnight: Marera view lodge

3. 3Lake Manyara tour⌄

   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 driver for dinner and overnight in Eileens trees inn

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Marera view lodge

4. 4Ngorongoro Crater tour⌄

   Today you set off towards the Ngorongoro Crater for a beautiful game drive. It shelters close to 30.000 animals including the Big Five. The crater teems with zebras, buffaloes, lions, wildebeest, warthogs, baboons, elephants, flamingos, ostriches, hippos, cheetahs, and a small population of the rare black rhino. The beautiful colors and dancing clouds make the crater almost surreal. Because of its natural beauty, the Ngorongoro Crater is chosen as one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. In the late afternoon continue to Ngorongoro Serena lodge for dinner and overnight.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena lodge

5. 5Ngorongoro – Central Serengeti⌄

   After breakfast we will head towards the Serengeti National Park, leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. We enjoy a game drive en-route to the lodge.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Angata tented lodge

6. 6Central Serengeti⌄

   Be one of only a few fortunate people to glide in a Hot Air Balloon over the Serengeti Plains (available at supplementary cost by pre-arrangement). Floating silently above the awakening bush, while spotting wildlife and enjoying the amazing scenery of Africa, across rivers and over numerous small villages. After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti National Park. The wildebeest migration normally pass through the area in April & May, however the Seronera area is within reach of both the southern plains and the Western Corridor. The resident game in the area is phenomenal and species such as elephant, buffalo, gazelle, zebra, lion and a variety of other predators and herbivores can be seen here all year round. Explore the range of different habitats that include swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the world famous Serengeti short grass plains. See great herds of wildebeest and zebra.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Angata Tented lodge

7. 7Central Serengeti – Western Serengeti⌄

   After breakfast we head towards the western reaches of the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Western Corridor. We will do a game drive en-route from the Seronera area to the Western Corridor area. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch will we enjoy an afternoon game drive in the area. The wildebeest migration can normally be found in the Western Corridor area in June, depending on rainfall patterns. Dinner and overnight in the Western Corridor area, in Mbalageti tented lodge

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Mbalageti tented lodge

8. 8Western Serengeti⌄

   After breakfast enjoy a full-day game drive in the Western Corridor. The key feature in the Western Corridor is the Grumeti and Mbalageti rivers, running almost parallel to each other, each support a band of evergreen forest. The rivers sustain a permanent game population of zebra, wildebeest, all the predators and birdlife. It is also possible to find large pods of hippos and huge crocodiles in the Grumeti River. The wildebeest normally gather around waterholes midmorning in such densities, that they look like ants swarming around a nest.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Mbalageti tented lodge

9. 9Western Serengeti – Central Serengeti⌄

   Before leaving the Western Serengeti, we take the opportunity this morning to enjoy another game drive in this incredible location. This allows us further time to wonder at the migratory herds and the dangers and challenges they face each year in their battle for survival. As well as the herd animals, you can look to the skies, perhaps finding a majestic martial eagle or one of the other birds that populate this area. As well as the thousands of migrating animals, this area also has a good population of resident wildlife, so you will never be disappointed. In the afternoon, we take the short drive to the central part of Serengeti, where after lunch a game-drive will introduce you to this wildlife ‘hub. Finally, you will go to your Angata tented lodge for relaxation and your evening meal.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Angata tented lodge

10. 10Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti⌄

    After breakfast we will head towards the Serengeti National Park, leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the Lobo area which is located just north of the Seronera area (central Serengeti National Park). The wildebeest migration, normally pass through the Lobo area every year around July / August en-route to the Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve and again in late October / November en-route to the southern Serengeti National Park. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight in Kenzan Tented lodge

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Kenzan Tented lodge

11. 11Serengeti (Lobo area)⌄

    After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti National Park. The area around Lobo and the Grumeti River has good resident game throughout the year. Non-migrating game like elephant, buffalo, gazelle, zebra, lion, leopard and cheetah can be seen here all year round. The game viewing is very good and you can follow game for long periods without seeing other vehicles – truly one of the forgotten corners of the Serengeti Plains. Magnificent riverine trees can be found along the river lines and bird life such as kingfishers and fish eagles can be found here. Dinner and overnight in Kenzani tented lode

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Kenzani tented lode

12. 12Serengeti (Lobo area) – Northern Serengeti (Wagakuria area)⌄

    Non-game-viewing travel time: 3 hours Distance: 150 km After breakfast we head towards the far northern reaches of the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Wagakuria. We will do a game drive en-route from the Lobo area to the Wagakuria area. As we head north, good sightings of giraffe, plain game, herds of buffalo and elephants can often be seen. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch will we enjoy an afternoon game drive in the area. The wildebeest migration can normally be found in the Wagakuria area from August to October, depending on rainfall patterns. A long stretch of the Mara River runs through the northern Serengeti National Park and the Mara River provides the migration with its most difficult obstacle. Witnessing the frantic herds of wildebeest crossing the Mara River is amazing. Dinner and overnight in Kenzan tented lodge

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Lunch

    Overnight: Kenzan tented lodge

13. 13Northern Serengeti (Wagakuria area)⌄

    After breakfast enjoy a full-day game drive in the Wagakuria area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area, with prides of lions up to 30 strong, however from August to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. 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 – to actually finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross or not cross until a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. Dinner and overnight in the Wagakuria area, as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Kenzani tented lodge

14. 14Northern Serengeti (Wagakuria area) – Arusha⌄

    After breakfast at the lodge, we depart to Arusha

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner · Dinner