9 Days Wildebeest Migration Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Private Camping Tour
- 9 days
- From $2,450 pp
The 9 Days Wildebeest Migration Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Private Camping Tour immerses you in Tanzania’s wild beauty and the spectacle of the Great Migration. Explore diverse ecosystems, from Tarangire’s baobabs to Serengeti’s vast plains and Ngorongoro’s wildlife-filled crater. Private camping brings you close to nature, with expert guides enhancing every moment. Enjoy authentic wilderness, cultural encounters, and unforgettable wildlife sightings on a flexible, exclusive safari designed for travelers seeking adventure and connection.
Tour Features
- Private or Group Tour Options: Can be arranged as a private experience or a shared group tour, depending on your budget and preference.
- Customizable: Minor changes to the itinerary, accommodations, or activities (such as combining with Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro) can often be accommodated.
- Minimum Group Size: Typically requires a minimum of 2 travelers, though some tours may allow solo travelers to join a group.
- Duration
- 9 days
- Safari type
- Budget Camping
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Arusha
We will pick you from Arusha airport or Kilimanjaro airport for overnight in your accommodation in Arusha city.
Day 2 Arusha National park
After breakfast, depart for Arusha National Park, a 40-minute drive. Explore the montane forest home to blue monkeys and vibrant birds, including the black-and-white colobus monkey. Visit Ngurdoto Crater and the picturesque Momela Lakes, spotting buffalo, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and flamingos. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 Arusha- Tarangire National Park
After pickup from your Arusha hotel at 8:00 am, drive 3 hours to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting elephants, climbing tree pythons, baobab trees, lions, leopards, and more. Later, drive to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 Serengeti Central (Cental Seronera)
After breakfast, pack your luggage and begin an en-route game drive to Serengeti, with lunch inside the jeep. Enjoy views of the Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Crater before reaching Serengeti by 3 PM. Experience an evening game drive in central Serengeti, watching the sunset. Overnight at Seronera campsite, where you'll witness the wildebeest migration.
Day 5 Central Serengeti to North (Kogatende)
Wake up early, enjoy breakfast, and begin your game drive in Serengeti, heading towards northern Serengeti. Visit key areas like the Mara River to witness the wildebeest migration. From July to October, river crossings are frequent, offering excellent game viewing, especially in the northern Serengeti.
Day 6 Serengeti Northern
After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in Serengeti, following the wildebeest migration. From June to September, visit northern Serengeti for the famous Mara River crossings. The migration varies annually, with calving from January to March. After a full day of wildlife viewing, return for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro national Park
Wake up at 5:45 for breakfast and enjoy the sunrise in Serengeti. After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive until 11:30 am, then return to the campsite for a hot lunch. Post-lunch, continue your game drive through Serengeti while heading to Simba campsite in Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.
Day 8 Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Wake up at 5:30 am for breakfast, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater to see the Big Five, black rhinos, and a variety of birds. Enjoy lunch in the crater surrounded by nature and flamingos. After 6-7 hours of game viewing, ascend and head to the Lodge for dinner and overnight. Experience a village tour afterward.
Day 9 Lake Manyara National Park - Departure
After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara for a full-day game drive. Spot climbing tree lions, flamingos, and visit a hot spring. Later, explore a Maasai boma to learn about their culture and traditions. Afterward, return to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.
What is included
Included
- Transfers in both directions between the International Airport and Arusha
- Two nights' accommodation in Arusha (before and after the tour)
- Extended 4x4 luxury safari jeep with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Professional safari guide with fluent English
- Professional safari cook
- Entrance fees for all national parks
- Accommodation in basic camping with full board during the safari
- Camping fees at all national parks
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- 18% VAT on entrance fees
- All government taxes
- Free WiFi in the safari jeep
- Unlimited drinking water
- Flying doctor services for emergencies
Not included
- Tanzania Visa
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 550 per person), should be booked in advance
- Tips and gratuities to your safari guide and cook
Prices by month
Price per person, sharing a room. Prices change with the season.
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