8-Day Wildebeest Safari – Mid-Range
This 8-day mid-range safari takes you on an unforgettable journey through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, timing your travel to witness the Wildebeest Migration at its peak. Stay in hand-picked mid-range lodges and tented camps, enjoy private 4×4 transport, and experience the Big Five and beyond with a dedicated safari guide.
Ideal for wildlife lovers seeking comfort, value, and a front-row seat to nature’s greatest spectacle.
Day 1: Arrival – Arusha
Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Transfer to your hotel in Arusha
Safari briefing and rest
Accommodation:
Green Mountain Hotel
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Depart after breakfast for Tarangire
Game drive through baobab-studded savannahs
Spot elephants, lions, and tree-climbing pythons
- Evening transfer to lodge near Karatu
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park
Morning game drive in the lush Lake Manyara ecosystem
Look out for flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions
Picnic lunch and return to lodge
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge (2nd night)
Day 4: Karatu – Serengeti National Park (Central)
Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Highlands
Enter Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate
Afternoon game drive en route to camp
Accommodation:
Into Wild Tented Camp – well-furnished tents, full-service camp.
Day 5: Full Day – Serengeti (Central to North)
Morning and afternoon game drives
Track wildebeest herds and river crossings (seasonal)
Possible sightings of crocodiles, cheetahs, lions
Accommodation:
Heritage Mara Camp (Northern Serengeti – Migration Focused)
Day 6: Full Day – Serengeti (Northern)
Game drives in Mara River region
Migration herds, dramatic predator-prey encounters
Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost)
Accommodation:
Heritage Mara Camp (2nd night)
Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Game drive en route out of the Serengeti
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for afternoon safari
Picnic lunch by the hippo pool
Accommodation:
Rhino Lodge – closest lodge to the crater rim, great views
Day 8: Ngorongoro – Arusha – Departure
Breakfast and leisurely return drive to Arusha
Optional stop at local curio shops
Airport drop-off or overnight stay (upon request)
- Group Size
- 2 Pax – $2,860
- 4 Pax – $2,530
- 6 Pax – $2,370
Includes accommodation, meals, park fees, private guide & vehicle, and all transfers.
- Inclusion
All park fees and government taxes
7 nights’ accommodation in mid-range lodges & camps
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Bottled drinking water
Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Exclusion
International flights
Tips and gratuities
Soft/alcoholic drinks
Travel insurance
Optional activities (e.g., balloon safari)
- Start/End Point: Arusha, Tanzania
- Closest airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Transfers included in safari package
- Extra hotel nights in Arusha available upon request
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