7 Days Great Serengeti Migration Safari

OVERVIEW

This 7 Day Great Serengeti Migration Safari Package is designed to give you a classic Tanzania safari experience specifically the Great Serengeti Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park – one of the top safari destinations in the world. 

This safari takes you on a visit to Lobo area (north of the Central Serengeti National Park) and Wagakuria area (remote northern Serengeti National Park) where the majority of the wildebeest migration is found from August to October. You see millions of wildebeests filling the endless plains of Serengeti and also witness the spectacular Mara River Crossing 

In addition to the Great Wildebeest Migration, you will enjoy excellent sightings of cheetahs, lions, leopards, black rhinos, hyenas, impalas, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas among others. 

You will also visit the famous Ngorongoro Crater – the world’s largest intact unfilled caldera.

HIGHLIGHTS OF 7 DAYS GREAT MIGRATION SAFARI 

• Day 01: Arrival – Arusha
• Day 02: Arusha – Ngorongoro
• Day 03: Ngorongoro – Serengeti (Central Seronera)
• Day 04: Serengeti (Seronera Area)
• Day 05:  Serengeti (Central) – Northern Serengeti (Kogatende Area)
• Day 06:  Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
• Day 07: Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) – Arusha

DETAILED ITINERARY OF 7 DAYS GREAT SERENGETI MIGRATION SAFARI 

Day 01:  Arrival – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative of Jewel Safaris – a senior safari guide and drive you to the hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.

Arusha City is a capital of the Arusha Region in the Northern Tanzania, the city lies below the Mountain Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley and close to Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire national Park, Arusha National Park.  

Arusha City is gateway to the Tanzania Northern Safari Circuit. 

Main Destination: Arusha City 

Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel 

Meal Plan: Half Day 

Day 02:  Arusha – Ngorongoro

After breakfast at your hotel, you will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area – home to Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and then descend over 600 meters to the crater floor for wildlife viewing. 

Ngorongoro crater floor supports a variety of wildlife including herds of wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, elands, warthogs, hippos, African elephants, lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and elusive leopards which you will watch during the game drive. 

You will also visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the south western corner. The lake hosts a large number of flamingoes, hippos and other water birds including cormorants among others. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.  

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater 

Accommodation: Karatu Acacia Farm Lodge 

Meal plan: Full Board 

Day 03: Ngorongoro – Serengeti (Central Seronera)

After breakfast, you will head to Serengeti National Park – a heart of wild Africa with endless plains and rolling plains, proceed to the Lobo Area found north of the Seronera Area – Central Serengeti National Park.

Every year around July/ August the wildebeest migration normally pass through Lobo Area en-route to Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and again in late October/November. 

Arrive in time lunch at your lodge then go for an afternoon game drive in the Lobo Area, except to see large herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles and predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs following the herds among others. return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. 

Main Destination: Lobo Area – Serengeti National Park 

Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Camp 

Meal plan: Full Board 

Day 04: Serengeti (Seronera Area)

After breakfast, you will head to Seronera Area – an area around Lobo and the Grumeti River for a full day game drive with picnic lunch. 

This area is home to non-migrating animals like elephants, buffaloes, gazelles, zebra, lion, leopards and cheetahs among others that can be seen all year round. 

During the game drive, you will follow the game as you explore several corners of the Serengeti Plains dotted with magnificent riverine trees found along the Grumeti River.  In addition to animals, lookout for birds such as Kingfishers and fish eagles among others. 

Main Destination: Seronera Area – Serengeti National Park 

Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Camp 

Meal plan: Full Board

Day 05:  Serengeti (Central) – Northern Serengeti (Kogatende Area)

After breakfast, you will drive to the far northern reach of Serengeti National Park which is also known as Wagakuria area, along the way you will have good sightings of giraffes, plains game, herds of buffaloes and elephants among others. 

Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and after then have an afternoon game drive in the area, the wildebeest migration is normally found in the Wagakuria area from August to October solely depending on the rainfall patterns. As you drive along the stretch of the Mara River which runs through the northern Serengeti National park, you will witness the migration crossing the river which is the most difficult obstacles along the journey.  Witnessing the herds facing off with the Nile Crocodiles and fighting through the high flowing waters of the river is amazing. 

Main Destination: Kogatende Area – Serengeti National Park 

Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Camp 

Meal plan: Full Board

Day 06:  Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

After breakfast, you will head to the Wagakuria area for full day game drive. The area is home to exceptionally high numbers of resident wildlife with prides of lions with over 30 individuals. 

You will drive to Mara River the key feature in the area and you will see the herds cross the Mara River north, these herds stay for one day and then head back south a few days later.

Note: finding the Mara River crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to the river and only decide to cross or not cross until a couple of days later. 

This area is stunning region with Kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains which are so similar to Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. 

Main Destination: Seronera Area – Serengeti National Park 

Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Camp 

Meal plan: Full Board

Day 07: Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) – Arusha

After breakfast at the camp, you will depart for Arusha and upon arrival you will be dropped off at the airport for dinner and overnight stay. 

End of 7 Days Great Serengeti Migration Safari