Overview

Experience one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles on our 8 Days / 7 Nights Great Wildebeest Migration Safari. This extraordinary journey takes you deep into Tanzania’s famous Northern Safari Circuit, where you’ll witness millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving across the Serengeti ecosystem while searching for greener pastures.

Accompanied by professional safari guides, you’ll visit Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Lake Manyara National Park.

Every game drive offers unforgettable opportunities to encounter the Big Five, dramatic predator-prey interactions, breathtaking landscapes, and world-class wildlife photography.

Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, photographer, honeymoon couple, or first-time safari traveler, this migration safari promises memories that will last forever.

Safari Highlights

✔ Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration

✔ Explore Central & Northern Serengeti

✔ Visit Tarangire National Park

✔ Descend into Ngorongoro Crater

✔ Discover Lake Manyara National Park

✔ Search for Africa’s Big Five

✔ Luxury 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser

✔ Professional Local Safari Guide

✔ Stunning Sunrise & Sunset Game Drives

✔ Excellent Wildlife Photography Opportunities

8 Days / 7 Nights Safari Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where our Dakawa Travel representative will warmly welcome you.

Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation after your international flight.

In the evening, enjoy a safari briefing with your guide.

Overnight

Arusha

Meals

Dinner

Day 2 – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park.

Known for its enormous elephant population and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire provides excellent wildlife viewing.

Animals commonly seen include:

• Elephants
• Lions
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Buffalo
• Wildebeest
• Impalas
• Ostriches

Overnight

Safari Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 3 – Central Serengeti National Park

Drive through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands before entering Serengeti National Park.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive while searching for:

• Lions
• Leopards
• Elephants
• Cheetahs
• Hyenas
• Wildebeest
• Zebras

Watch the endless golden plains stretch beyond the horizon.

Overnight

Serengeti Safari Camp

Meals

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 4 – Great Migration Safari

Spend a full day exploring migration routes.

Depending on the season, your guide will take you to areas where the migrating herds are most active.

Possible experiences include:

• Thousands of Wildebeest
• Zebra Herds
• Predator Action
• River Crossings (Seasonal)
• Elephant Families
• Cheetah Hunts

Every game drive follows real-time wildlife movement to maximize sightings.

Overnight

Serengeti Camp

Meals

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 5 – Northern Serengeti Wildlife Adventure

Today you’ll continue exploring another region of Serengeti.

Morning and afternoon game drives offer opportunities to encounter:

• Lions
• Leopards
• Black-backed Jackals
• Hyenas
• Hippos
• Crocodiles
• Topi
• Elands
• Secretary Birds

During migration season, thousands of animals may gather near rivers before dramatic crossings.

Overnight

Luxury Safari Camp

Meals

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 6 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy one final morning safari before leaving Serengeti.

Drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands while enjoying breathtaking scenery.

Optional visit to a Maasai Village to experience traditional culture and customs.

Overnight

Ngorongoro / Karatu Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 7 – Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara

Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for one of Africa’s finest wildlife experiences.

Animals frequently spotted include:

• Black Rhino
• Elephant Bulls
• Lions
• Buffalo
• Hippos
• Flamingos
• Hyenas

In the afternoon, continue to Lake Manyara National Park for a short game drive.

Look for:

• Tree-climbing Lions
• Flamingos
• Baboons
• Blue Monkeys
• Elephants

Overnight

Karatu

Meals

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 8 – Return to Arusha & Departure

Enjoy breakfast before driving back to Arusha.

Depending on your departure schedule, visit local craft markets before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Your unforgettable migration safari concludes with lifelong memories of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacle.

Meals

Breakfast

Lunch

National Parks You’ll Visit

• Tarangire National Park
• Serengeti National Park
• Northern Serengeti
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Lake Manyara National Park

Wildlife You May Encounter

• Wildebeest
• African Elephants
• Lions
• Leopards
• Cheetahs
• Buffalo
• Black Rhino
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Hippos
• Crocodiles
• Hyenas
• Jackals
• Gazelles
• Warthogs
• Flamingos
• Over 500 Bird Species

Package Includes

✔ Airport Transfers

✔ 7 Nights Accommodation

✔ Private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser

✔ Professional English-speaking Safari Guide

✔ Unlimited Game Drives

✔ National Park Entrance Fees

✔ Ngorongoro Crater Service Fee

✔ Full Board Meals During Safari

✔ Bottled Drinking Water

✔ Government Taxes

Package Excludes

• International Flights
• Tanzania Visa
• Travel Insurance
• Alcoholic Drinks
• Tips & Gratuities
• Personal Expenses
• Hot Air Balloon Safari
• Maasai Village Entrance Fee (Optional)

Accommodation Options

Budget Safari

Comfortable Safari Camps

Starting From

USD $2,890 Per Person

Mid-Range Safari ⭐ Most Popular

Quality Safari Lodges & Tented Camps

Starting From

USD $3,390 Per Person

Luxury Safari

Luxury Safari Lodges

Starting From

USD $4,690 Per Person

Ultra Luxury Safari

5-Star Luxury Safari Camps

Starting From

USD $6,490 Per Person

Best Time to Experience the Great Migration

January – March

★★★★★

Calving Season

Southern Serengeti

Excellent Predator Action

June – July

★★★★★

Western Corridor

Grumeti River Crossings

Excellent Wildlife Viewing

August – October

★★★★★

Northern Serengeti

Mara River Crossings

Peak Migration Experience

November – December

★★★★☆

Herds Return South

Green Landscapes

Excellent Photography

Why Choose Dakawa Travel?

• Migration Safari Specialists
• Experienced Local Guides
• Modern 4×4 Safari Vehicles
• Flexible Migration Tracking
• Premium Safari Lodges
• Tailor-Made Itineraries
• Transparent Pricing
• 24/7 Travel Support