7 days Serengeti wildebeest migration safari for Grumeti river crossing in 2023 and 2024

Arrival and Transfer to Arusha

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the town or relax at your hotel. Then, you'll meet with your operator for a briefing on the Serengeti migration safari.

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire

Start your Serengeti safari from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. After arriving at the park, go on a game drive to explore the diverse landscapes and wildlife of the park. Look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and hundreds of bird species. Overnight stay at a lodge or campsite in Mto wa Mbu.

Day 2: Mto wa Mbu to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, drive to the central part of Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, enjoy game drives and stop for lunch at a scenic spot. Arrive in the central Serengeti and explore the vast plains and acacia woodlands, looking out for cheetahs, leopards, lions, and other wildlife. Overnight stay at a lodge or campsite in central Serengeti.

Day 3: Western Serengeti to central Serengeti

We leave early for the Western Corridor on the Grumeti River, which is the best place to see wildebeest migration. We will do a game drive from the Seronera area to the Western Corridor area. You will learn all about the oldest ecosystem on earth and get a chance to enjoy the great show of the wildebeest migration while crossing the Grumeti River.

Day 4-5: Central Serengeti full day

This morning, we take advantage of the opportunity to take part in another safari drive in this fantastic setting before departing the Western Serengeti. This gives us time to surprise the migratory herds and the dangers and difficult circumstances they encounter every year in their struggle for life. Along with the herd animals, you might also observe a hippopotamus or an amazing martial eagle flying overhead. We quickly go back to the relevant area of the Serengeti in the afternoon, and then you are driven to your chosen lodging for the evening's dinner and rest.

Day 6: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the day exploring the crater and seeing the wildlife, including elephants, lions, rhinos, and hippos. Visit the Maasai villages in the conservation area and learn about their culture and way of life. Overnight stay at a lodge or campsite near the Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha and say goodbye to your safari guide and crew. On the way, stop at local markets to buy souvenirs and crafts. Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or airport.