This 08 Days Wildebeest Crossing Safari is designed for travelers who want to witness one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife events: the Great Wildebeest Migration in Northern Serengeti. Follow the migration route from Tarangire to Central Serengeti, then continue north toward the Mara River, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather for the legendary river crossings. The journey ends with the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, creating a powerful Tanzania safari filled with wildlife, scenery, and unforgettable moments.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your lodge or hotel in Arusha. Relax after your journey and enjoy a peaceful evening as you prepare for your Wildebeest Crossing Safari.
Overnight: Lodge or hotel in Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for your first game drive. Tarangire is known for large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, seasonal swamps, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and rich birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon game drive, then transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Lodge or camp near Tarangire
After breakfast, travel through the scenic highlands and continue toward Serengeti National Park. Enter the park and enjoy an en-route game drive as you make your way to Central Serengeti. This region is famous for big cats, open plains, kopjes, and excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year.
Overnight: Lodge or tented camp in Central Serengeti
After breakfast, continue toward Northern Serengeti, the heart of the wildebeest crossing region during migration season. The journey itself offers rewarding game viewing as you follow the movement of herds across the Serengeti.
Spend two days exploring the Northern Serengeti and Mara River area, where wildebeest and zebras gather before attempting the dramatic river crossings. These crossings are unpredictable and filled with tension, as herds face strong currents, steep riverbanks, crocodiles, and predators waiting nearby. Your guide will use local knowledge, timing, and patience to position you in the best possible areas for migration action.
Overnight: Lodge or tented camp in Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Northern Serengeti before traveling back toward Central Serengeti. Along the way, continue searching for wildlife across the plains, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hyenas, and resident plains game.
Overnight: Lodge or tented camp in Central Serengeti
Begin the day with a half-day game drive in Central Serengeti, giving you one last chance to enjoy the park’s remarkable wildlife and scenery. After lunch, depart the Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, passing through beautiful landscapes and local communities along the way.
Arrive at your lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands or Karatu area in time to relax before dinner.
Overnight: Lodge in Ngorongoro Highlands or Karatu
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final unforgettable game drive. The crater is one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations, offering excellent chances to see lions, elephants, buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and, with luck, the rare black rhino.
After lunch and a final game drive, ascend from the crater and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.