Wildebeest Migration Safari 2026.
Great Wildebeest Migration Safari (Jun-Sep 2026)
Join the 10-day Wildebeest Migration Safari in 2026! Visit Tarangire, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Eyasi for unforgettable wildlife adventures.
Tours Highlights
- Witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration
- Game drives in Serengeti National Park
- Explore the stunning Ngorongoro Crater in comfort
- Stay in top-tier luxury lodges across the parks
- Visit Tarangire National Park’s unique wildlife
- Experience flamingos at Lake Natron
- Discover Lake Eyasi’s wildlife and local tribes
- Cultural interactions with Maasai herders and communities
- Scenic landscapes and unforgettable wildlife sightings
Activities: Game drives, Cultural tourism, Maasai and Hadzabe community visit, hot air balloon safari, walking to the Ngarasero Waterfall and swimming, walking near Lake Natron and Lake Eyasi.
Day 1:Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport
Welcome and transfer to your hotel in Arusha or nearby. Rest and prepare for the safari adventure.
- Meal plan:
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: Grand Melia Arusha Hotel
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives exploring Tarangire’s iconic baobab trees and diverse wildlife. Overnight stay in a luxury lodge.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: Elephant Springs
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Natron
- Drive from Tarangire to Lake Natron, known for flamingos and stunning scenery.
- Evening visit to Ngare Sero Waterfalls for breathtaking views.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: Lake Natron Luxury Camp
Day 4: Lake Natron to Serengeti (Kogatende)
- Early morning visit to Lake Natron for flamingo viewing and sunrise photos.
- Drive to the Serengeti Kogatende region, famous for its river crossings.
- Check in at a luxury lodge in Serengeti.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: River Camp
Day 5:Northern Serengeti Game Drive
Full-day game drive searching for wildebeest crossings and predator sightings along the Mara River.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: River Camp
Day 6 : North Mara & Hot Air Balloon Safari
- Early morning hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains for breathtaking wildlife and landscape views.
- Post-flight celebration with sparkling wine (if desired).
- Continue with a full day of game drives exploring North Serengeti’s abundant wildlife.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: River Camp
Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro via Seronera & Olduvai Gorge
- Morning game drive in Serengeti’s Seronera region.
- Drive towards Ngorongoro, stopping at Olduvai Gorge for a quick visit to explore the famous paleoanthropological site.
- Continue to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and check into your lodge.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: Lion’s Paw
Day 8 : Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Eyasi
- Full day game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five.
- Evening drive to Lake Eyasi for sunset views.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
Day 9: Cultural Experience & Hunting with Hadzabe
- Morning participation in a hunting and gathering experience with the Hadzabe tribe.
- Sunset visit to Lake Eyasi and local communities.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
Day 10: Return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
Transfer back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- No accommodation for this day
Included in Price:
- All activities as per the itinerary
- All Accommodation as per itinerary – N.B. accommodation mentioned in the itinerary depends on availability at the time of booking; alternatives of a similar class may be booked instead.
- All meals as per itinerary (3 a day unless otherwise stated)
- All transfers to and from agreed pick up and drop off points (e.g., Airport, Bus Station, hotel in town, etc.)
- All camping gear (if you are camping)
- Service of an English-speaking driver/guide
- Safari base 4×4 Vehicle with open roof for game viewing (sometimes a saloon car or other SUV for excursions in town, etc.)
- Driver’s salary, allowances, and park fees for the vehicle and driver
- Bottled mineral water daily
- 1 Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti
- All Government taxes
- All National Park and Game Reserve Fees
- If included in your itinerary: foot safaris, boat safaris
- TANAPA armed ranger (where needed, e.g., on foot safaris, some boat safaris, etc.)
- Crater service fees
Exluded in Price:
- Extras, personal expenses, i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry, etc.
- Optional activities not outlined on the itinerary
- International flights & corresponding taxes
- Visa
- Flying doctors rescue services
- Travel, medical, injury and luggage insurances
- Tips to the driver & guides ($ 15- 20 Per day)
- Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions (above)
