7 Day Luxury Wildebeest Trail
Manyara, Ngorongoro, the central Serengeti and two nights in the northern Serengeti where the migration crosses.
Go beyond the expected.
A luxury journey built around the Great Migration: Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro on the way in, two nights in the central Serengeti for big cats, then two nights in the northern Serengeti, wherever the herds are for your dates, and a flight out.
- Two nights in the central Serengeti
- Two nights in the northern Serengeti (Kogatende) following the migration
- Ngorongoro Crater rim stay
- Flight out of the northern Serengeti
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Private pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
- Light aircraft flights between destinations
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arusha to Lake Manyara
Arusha and Lake Manyara National Park
Airport pickup and a drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive.
Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor.
Day 3 Central Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Game drives in the central Serengeti, known for its big cats.
Day 4 Central Serengeti: second day
Serengeti National Park
Another day of game drives with a bush picnic lunch.
Day 5 To the northern Serengeti
Northern Serengeti and Kogatende
Fly or drive to the northern Serengeti, where the migration is at this time of year, with a game drive on arrival.
Day 6 Northern Serengeti: migration day
Northern Serengeti and the Mara River
A full day of game drives where the migration is located.
Day 7 Departure
Northern Serengeti and Arusha
Fly from the northern Serengeti to your next destination, or return to Arusha by air or road.
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Questions about 7 Day Luxury Wildebeest Trail
Can I combine a Tanzania safari with Zanzibar?
Yes, this is one of the most popular East African combinations; a Serengeti or Ngorongoro safari followed by several days on Zanzibar’s beaches, connected by a short flight.
Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?
Most nationalities need a visa for Tanzania, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
How many national parks does Tanzania have?
Tanzania protects its landscapes across more than twenty national parks, alongside conservation areas and game reserves that together cover roughly a third of the country’s total area; one of the highest proportions of protected land of any country in the world.
Is climbing Kilimanjaro part of a normal safari?
Kilimanjaro is usually planned as its own multi-day trek (typically 6–9 days depending on route) either before or after a separate safari itinerary, rather than combined into the same days, since it requires its own acclimatisation schedule.
Is Tanzania or Kenya better for a first safari?
Both offer excellent safaris across largely the same ecosystem, and the choice often comes down to which side of the Serengeti-Mara border better fits your dates and interests: we’re happy to talk through the trade-offs for your specific safari.
What is the best time to visit the Serengeti?
The Serengeti has strong wildlife viewing year-round, but timing depends on what you want to see: the calving season is roughly January–March in the southern plains, and the dramatic river crossings typically happen around June–September in the north as the migration moves toward Kenya.