The Great Wildebeest Migration - 7 - $8,770
Trip Summary and Itinerary Map
Every trip to Tanzania is different. At Brilliant Africa, our job is to help you find a trip that matches your dreams, budget, and appetite for luxury and adventure.
The trip below is one example of what's possible, but get in touch with our team, and we'll help you understand if it's right for you. We can use this trip as a starting point, or we can start with a blank sheet of paper and design a trip that's perfect for you.
Start from Kilimanjaro International Airport and end at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Landmarks potentially visited on The Great Wildebeest Migration
Itinerary
The itinerary below is designed to give you an overview of the route. Get in touch with our team for a full travel itinerary, or to create a tailor-made trip.
Day 1: The Adventure Begins!
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met at the airport by our guides and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Here you can rest up after your international flight and prepare for the adventure to come.
Depending on your international flight arrival time, you could head straight to Ngorongoro on arrival. Alternatively, there are some wonderful local activities around Arusha and the Kilimanjaro area if you want to take the day to explore.
Overnight at The African Tulip.
Day 2-3: Lake Manyara National Park & Ngorongoro Crater
The next morning, begin your journey through northern Tanzania as you visit the Masai Boma at Mto Wa Mbu village and market, stopping for a local lunch and a village walk. Alternatively, game drive through Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch in the park.
Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater where you will be staying at a beautiful luxury tented camp near the crater rim. The camp's proximity to the crater means you will have early access to the crater floor for your safari.
The next day you have a full day on safari in the Ngorongoro Crater. What once was a fiery, lava strewn, inhospitable area is now home to 25,000 large animals, including lion, black rhino, and elephants. After a day on safari in the crater, transfer back to your lodge for sundowners before dinner.
Overnight at Lemala Ngorongoro
Day 4-6: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip to connect with a light aircraft flight into the Serengeti (incredible views on this flight!). Touch down at the airstrip in northern Serengeti where you will be met by your guide and transferred to your luxury tented camp, game driving through the Serengeti en route.
Spend the next 3 nights in this breathtaking part of the world, heading out on morning and afternoon game drives. If you are travelling between July and October, you have a great chance to witness a river crossing of the Great Migration, one of the most impressive wildlife experiences on earth. Thousands of wildebeest charge across the Mara and Grumeti rivers, attempting to avoid the crocs lurking under the murky waters and the big cats waiting on the other side.
If you have some budget flexibility, it can be worth adding an extra night in the Serengeti to maximise your chances of seeing a crossing.
Overnight at Lemala Mara
Day 7: Return Home
As your adventure draws to a close - but not before a final coffee overlooking the savannah - transfer to the airstrip to connect with a light aircraft flight back to Arusha. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport to connect with your international flight home.
Day rooms can be arranged depending on your international flight departure time.
Prices and Inclusions
Prices are per person based on two people travelling together during the high season (July - October).
We are a specialised team working exclusively in East Africa. We take on a maximum of 30 new trips per month so if you are interested in working with us, please get in touch with our team.
Includes
- Brilliant Africa’s No Regrets Safari System: work one-on-one with a dedicated specialist with decades of experience in East Africa to help you cut through the noise, navigate the thousands of options, design the trip that's right for you and have confidence you'll get what you expect (results in 98% 5* reviews)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Ground Support Team: our local ground team are on hand to help if you ever need support during your trip.
- Dedicated Pre-Travel Support: access to a dedicated customer support specialist to help you with all of your pre-travel questions and help you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
- Get Me To Africa Flight Package: we'll connect you with our flight specialist who will find and book the right international flights on your behalf.
- Personalised Guest Portal & Mobile App: access to your individual guest portal, including video guides to common questions, and everything you need to know to prepare for your African adventure.
- WhatsApp Group: we’ll connect you with your local support team over WhatsApp before you fly.
- Safety Briefing: 1:1 consultations with our specialists to answer any of your questions about safety when travelling in Africa.
- Done-With-You Visa Service: we’ll send you step-by-step video guides on how to apply for your visas and required travel documents, saving you hours of time, stress and headaches.
All Brilliant trips include:
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic/internal flights
- All road transfers and airport pickups/drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary (accommodation can be amended based on budget and preferences)
- Fees for guides/scouts/drivers/cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Fees for all activities as per the program
- Shared or private daily game drives (depending on your route and preferences, please enquire for more details)
- Meal plan full board unless specified otherwise
- Select local brand drinks on safari
- Conservation charge
'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to postpone your trip and all payments you have made towards the original trip will be applied to the postponed trip.
