The Great Wildebeest Migration

This 7-day safari combines two of Tanzania's most impressive safari destinations: the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. You'll stay in luxury tented camps throughout your trip. If you travel between July and October, you'll have the opportunity to witness a river crossing of the Great Migration.

7 Days

$9,275

The Great Wildebeest Migration - 7 - $9,275

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Trip Summary and Itinerary Map

Trip Summary

Day 1-2: The African Tulip, Arusha

Day 2-4: Lemala Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro Crater

Day 4-7: Lemala Mara, Northern Serengeti

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 1-2: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Note: We have a dedicated flight partner in the US who can help you find and book the best international flights for you.

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your lodge, settling in after your flights.

Overnight: The African Tulip (1 night)

Day 2-4: Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you'll meet your safari guide and depart for a cultural visit at the village of Mto was Mbu, before enjoying a game drive in the Lake Manyara National Park. Late afternoon, you'll drive to the Ngorongoro highlands to your camp, with time to freshen up before dinner.

Overnight: Lemala Ngorongoro (2 nights)

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater

Today you have an exhilarating game drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. You'll descend to the floor of the crater for a game drive, taking a picnic lunch with you. Return to the crater rim this afternoon and back to your camp.

Day 4-7: Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, you'll be transferred to the nearby airstrip and board a light aircraft to the northern Serengeti plains. You'll be collected from the airstrip and game drive your way to your camp, settling in for lunch. You'll then spend the afternoon on a game drive in the northern Serengeti plains.

Overnight: Lemala Mara (3 nights)

Day 5-6: Serengeti National Park

Spend two days enjoying shared morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti.

Day 7: Return Home

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airstrip, bidding farewell to your guides and the endless plains. Board a light aircraft to Arusha (various stops) where you'll be taken for lunch at a local restaurant before being transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight arrangements (flight to be booked after 5pm). We hope you will be leaving Tanzania with some incredible memories and photos of your time here.

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Prices and Inclusions

Price per person: $9,275 USD

Prices are per person based on two people travelling together during 2025 high season (July - October). Travel outside of this period will incur lower costs.

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Includes

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
AMREF Flying Doctors Cover
Conservation charge

With Brilliant, you'll also get...

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Highest-rated African travel company on Trustpilot: so you know you'll be in safe hands with our team.
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 Contacts: your local support team will be easily contactable via WhatsApp.
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.

*For customers based in the US only.

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