The Wildebeest Migration Luxury Safari – 8 Days – Visit to Tanzania

Tour overview

Go on an amazing 8-day Wildebeest Migration Luxury Safari with Visit to Tanzania. This safari is crafted for your enjoyment during the stunning spectacle of the Great Migration in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This luxury safari is designed for sophisticated movers and shakers who want high-end experiences and gives the unique opportunity to witness Tanzania’s Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino—in the country’s renowned northern circuit. With Visit to Tanzania, you will experience Tarangire’s vast plains dotted with baobabs and roaming elephants, the monumental herds of migrating wildebeest and zebras in the Serengeti, and the scenic caldera of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO Heritage Site, teeming with wildlife. Under the direction of the VisittoTanzania professional team, this safari blends private charter flights, high-end cuisine, and first-class lodge accommodations for the ultimate sophisticated exploration of the Tanzania wildebeest migration.

This 8-day Wildebeest Migration Luxury Safari with Visit to Tanzania offers an unrivaled opportunity to witness the Great Migration, one of nature’s most breathtaking events, across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, expertly orchestrated by Visit to Tanzania. With four full days in the Serengeti, including targeted exploration of the Northern Serengeti’s River crossings with Visit to Tanzania, you’ll maximize your engagement with the wildebeest migration and Big Five sightings, supported by Visit to Tanzania’s seasoned guides and private flights. Luxury accommodations like Four Seasons Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, arranged by Visit to Tanzania, elevate your experience, making this safari with Visit to Tanzania ideal for travelers seeking a sophisticated, immersive journey through Tanzania’s wildebeest migration and wildlife wonders.

Trip Style
Private Tour | Game Viewing in Luxury | Scenic Flights | Memorable Wildlife Activities

Day to day itinerary

from your Arusha hotel and transports you to the airport. A private charter flight which has been pre-arranged by Visit to Tanzania will take you to Tarangire National Park, arriving at 9 A.M. at Kuro Airstrip. You will be given a warm welcome by a Visit to Tanzania expert guide who will provide a custom 4x4 safari vehicle at your disposal. This vehicle has Wi-Fi, a refrigerated cooler, and plush seating. Everything you need to keep you comfortable. After that, at 9:30 A.M., you will go on a morning game drive in Tarangire’s classic wilderness. The Janus baobab trees set the stage for thousands of elephants, lions, giraffes and birds like the lilac-breasted roller, which makes Tarangire National Park home. At 12:30 P.M., Visit to Tanzania’s guides will offer luscious picnics by the Tarangire River featuring wine-soaked grilled chicken with mango salsa while enjoying the calm landscape. Beginning at 1:30 P.M. until 4:30 P.M., the guides will take you on an afternoon game drive that covers the treasured swamps and acacia woodlands that Tarangire is famous for. During this time, and on this drive, you will get the best chances to see wildlife.
Check into Tarangire Treetops at exactly 1730 hours. It is a luxury lodge set up by Visit to Tanzania, which has a unique tree house with a private deck, 360-degree bush views, clawfoot tub, and a lot more. The sunset can be enjoyed while sipping a sundowner cocktail, after which you can feast on the five-course dinner that includes roasted lamb with rosemary and tastes of South Africa wine. After all this, retreat to the plush king-sized bed for the perfect end to your day.
Meals: Luncheon, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury: Tarangire Treetops or similar.
Key Activities: Private charter flight, game drive mornings and afternoons & picnic
Wildlife: Elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, diverse bird life

Nature calls you at 06:30 in the morning to grab your breakfast from Tarangire Treetops. Breathtaking tropical fruits, fresh pastries, and delicous coffee will greet you while being served on the private wooden deck. The Visit to Tanzania team will get you prepared by departing at 08:00 in a charter flight, arriving at the Serengeti Park around 9:00AM.
Your professional 4x4 truck will be waiting with the game drive prepared at 09:30, taking you around the Central Serengeti where you can witness the striking wildlife activity. Cheetahs stealthily hunting, elephants wandering, and much more await the Migrations resident herds capture the view. You will also be served boxed luncheon as we expect to reach the scenic view at 12:30.
Afterwards from 13:30 to 17:00 we will cruise from visit to Tanzania, taking a break at the riverbank to feast on the sights of the idylic wildlife such as crocodiles and hippos. While concluding the trip around 17:30 we will check into the newly arranged four seasons safari lodge which hosts a butler, private plunge pool, outdoor shower, and a private suite perfect for luxury accomodation.
Sit back and unwind as you sip on a gin and tonic while the stars twinkle in the sky. This wonderful session is perfectly complimented with a chef prepared dinner featuring a grilled filet mignon paired with mango coulis.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury – Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti or similar
Key Activities: Private charter flight, afternoon game drive, taking photos of the night sky
Wild Animals: Lions, Cheetahs, Crocodiles, zebras, wildebeest, hippos

Wake up at six am for a luxurious breakfast at the lodge. After, you will depart at seven am for a private charter flight at the Kogatende Airstrip. You will arrive in thirteen minutes, promptly for the migration's optimal timing at times of July to October. At eight am, the Visit To Tanzania guide will meet you at the airstrip. Start your morning game drive at 0830 with Visit To Tanzania at the Mara River. Around noon, the exquisite picnic lunch will commence on the river bank. Lors Creek will be the location where our roasted chicken with herb butter will be served, along with tropical fruits. Enjoy the front row view as you eat your lunch. From 1300 to 1700, the murky waters will be the perfect cover for tracking predators like leopards and lions. With a fantastic view of the migration trail, Sayari Camp will be your check in spot at half past five.
At 19:00, enjoy a dinner alongside set against the serene soundtrack of the Serengeti boasts of roasted prime beef wine and extravagant wine selection.
Meals: Breakfast, Luncheon, Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury - Sayari Camp or similar
Key Activities: Private charter flight, morning and afternoon game drives, migration river crossing
Wildlife: Wildebeest, zebras, lions, leopards, crocodiles, buffalo

Optional hot air ballooning. Achieve the ultimate tourism experience by floating quietly above this highly diverse savannah ecosystem, at an altitude of 5000 feet. Watch as herds of wildebeest crossing and lions hunting them all at the crack of dawn. The hot air ballooning costs around 500 dollars a person, so feel free to skip it, although we truly recommend it. Our seasoned tour guides will meet you at 7 AM in Sayari Camp for breakfast. You will indulge in eggs benedict on a linen draped table whilst enjoying a glass of champagne in the middle of the savannah. After that, we will proceed on a game drive tour. The areas that we will cover include the Mara River Region where the mighty Zambezi River crosses. There, you will have the opportunity to see herds of wildebeest and zebras in their natural habitat. Our guides are extremely adept, and they can even spot cheetahs and hyenas bustling in the tall grasses amidst the commotion brought in by the great migration. By noon, we will provide you with a sumptuous lunch of grilled prawns, passionfruit mousse, and quinoa salad closer to the river crossing. With a fully stuffed stomach, our guide will hunt for the drama of animal kingdom alongside the great migration from 1:30 PM to 5 PM. You will have the chance to experience Sayari Camp accompanied by a spa treatment at 5:30 PM; dinner will be served after that and it consists of roasted duck alongside truffle risotto.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Options for Accommodation: Luxury - Sayari Camp or one of the comparable lodges.
Wildlife: Wildebeest, zebras, cheetahs, hyenas, lions, giraffes
Key Activities: Hot air balloon safari, full day safari, picnic in the national parks
Location: North Serengeti National Park

You ride with a trained guide and start the full day activity at 7am. First, you are treated to a gourmet breakfast and leave for the full day game drive by 7:30. By 13:00, your group will be taken deeper into the park which will provide an intense migration experience. At this time you will cover the bushes where USD 3,000 worth of acacia trees are standing. Your Visit to Tanzania guide explores towards the north towards Mara River. Your guide will be looking to the quieter plains where a leopards are stealthily hiding in the bushes as lions are patrolling the surrounding perimeters.
The herd of elephants is grazing on the grasslands that are located alongside the perimeters where the migrating herds of wildebeest and zebras are standing. Lookout point Kopjes will offer you a perfect view of the action taking place below you. Your group and the rest of the people watching from around will see the famished lions gorging hyperactively on the newly caught prey. As the sun begins to set, the area will shine in shades of orange giving miracles of nature for all of you to witness. To ensure that you won’t miss any moments of this breathtaking scene, toss and turn on the ultra-plush beds provided in Sayari Camp. Head down at dusk to enjoy the fresh capture tilapia served with a delicious citrus glaze. During the meal, you bear witness and reflect on the wonders along with all other tourists choosing to Visit to Tanzania.
Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Places to Stay: Sayari Camp (or equal) - Luxury
Major Activities: Game drive, private bush lunch, driving safari, migration watching
Animals: Leopard, lion, elephant, wildebeest, zebra, hyena

Get up at 06:00 for your breakfast and depart at 07:00 to take the private charter flight from Seronera airstrip in the Central Serengeti. You will be welcomed by Visit to Tanzania. The flight is approximately an hour, so you should arrive by 08:00. With Visit to Tanzania, your morning game drive will begin at 08:30 in the rich predator area of Central Serengeti. You will be able to observe the resident lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other migratory animals struggling alongside them. At 12:30, Visit to tanzania provides a gourmet picnic lunch of roasted chicken with herbs butter and fruit while we sit on the slopes of a kopje admiring the amazing views. The afternoon game drive with Visit to Tanzania, starts at 13:30 to 17:00 and focuses on the other ecosystems of the untamed world. At 17:30, you will return to the lodge Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti and start settling into your luxury suite for with Visit to Tanzania. With dinner at 19:00, there will be grilled beef and great wines while enjoying the beautiful view of the Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury Hotel: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Key Activities: Private charter flights, morning and afternoon game drives, gourmet picnics
Wildlife: Lions, Cheetahs, Hyenas, Wildebeests, Zebras, Buffaloes

Start at 6:00 am and enjoy a gourmet breakfast before departing at 7:00 am. Your private charter flight to Manyara Airstrip will commence at 7:00 am, where you will be picked up by Empower Tanzania. Then, you will arrive at Manyara Airstrip at 8:00 am. Be prepared for a scenic one-hour drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will be dropped off at the rim at 9:00 am. After descending into this UNESCO World Heritage Site by 9:30 am, you will be taken on a full day of game drives across the 260 square-kilometer floor. During these drives, your Empower Tanzania guide will search for their black rhinos, lion prides, and elephant families within the volcanic scenery. At 13:00, your lunch will be served as a gourmet picnic, which includes smoked salmon, caprese salad, and juice. These will be enjoyed by a hippo pool while you watch flamingos and hippos. You will descend at 16:30 and head to Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, which has been organized by Empower. Finally, you will reach the lodge at 17:00. Enjoy some grilled steak and truffle sauce for dinner at 19:00, providing a fine end to your day.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation Options: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge and similar facilities
Key Activities: Private charter flight, brand new crater game drive, and mwakibizi gourmet picnic
Wildlife: Black rhinos, lions, elephant, buffalo, hippopotamus and flamingos

This day, wake up at 7 am so that you can finish off the Wildebeest Migration safari with breakfast. Head to Ngorongoro Lodge and devour their pastries and coffee. As you finish breakfast, around 8 am you will get set for a 1-hour car ride that takes you on a scenic drive to Manyara Airstrip. This makes sure that by 9:30, you are already in Arusha and with your visit to Tanzania guide, you get set on moving to your next destination. This concludes your trip and by 10:30, you will be set in your hotel or Kilimanjaro International airport. With your cattle, you are left with amazing memories and wonders of Tanzania.
Meals: Breakfast is included
Accommodation: Not included (can be arranged upon request)
Key Activities: Private charter flight and moving transfer to Arusha
Wildlife: None (travel day)

Includes and excludes

  • Private charter flights: Arusha–Tarangire, Serengeti Central–Northern, Northern–Central, Serengeti–Manyara, Manyara–Arusha
  • Luxury 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-top roof, Wi-Fi, cooler, and expert Visit to Tanzania guide
  • All national park and crater entrance fees
  • Meals as outlined (7 breakfasts, 7 luncheons, 7 dinners)
  • Luxury lodge and tented camp accommodations (7 nights) arranged by Visit to Tanzania
  • Premium beverages (water, soft drinks, select wines) during meals and game drives
  • Laundry service at lodges
  • International flights to/from Tanzania
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Tips for Visit to Tanzania guides (suggested $20–$30/day per group)
  • Optional activities (hot air balloon safari, spa treatments)
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, premium drinks)

Prices

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Price per person

FAQ

When is the best time for a migration safari?

The Great Wildebeest Migration happens all year round. Key events center on calving (Jan–March, South Serengeti) and dramatic Mara River crossings (July–October, North Serengeti). Best viewing is generally July-October for river crossings and Feb-March for calving and predator activity.

What can you expect from a luxury accommodation?

Luxury accommodations include spacious tented suites, private en-suite bathrooms, flush toilets, and private assistance services. All meals are prepared to order, with each traveller's preferences in mind. Expect gourmet dining, private viewing decks, and amenities like plunge pools, solar power, and Wi-Fi in intimate, eco-conscious settings

Are private game drives included?

Yes, all private game drives and charter flights are included in the luxury migration safari packages.

Is it safe to stay near migration routes?

We do not take you very close to the migration route. However, the distance is maintained carefully in accordance with wildlife rules and regulations for clear viewing.

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