Day 1: Arrival at the Airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Arusha (ARK) Airport, your private driver guide will transfer you to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay in preparation for your safari.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Arusha to Central Serengeti
Your safari begins at 8:00 AM with a drive to Serengeti National Park. Explore the vast plains, home to the “Big 5” and a variety of wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day-long game drive.
Accommodation: Embalakai Authentic Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 3: Central Serengeti to North Serengeti
After breakfast, embark on game drives before heading north towards Kogatende. Enjoy sightings of zebras, lions, and leopards with a picnic lunch en route.
Accommodation: Mara Heritage Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 4/5: North Serengeti (Full Day)
Choose between full-day game drives or early morning and afternoon drives, exploring the Mara River for dramatic migration crossings from mid-June to September. The Lobo Valley offers sightings of big cats and migratory wildlife.
Accommodation: Mara Heritage Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 6: North Serengeti to Central Serengeti
Drive south to Central Serengeti, with a game drive and picnic lunch. Explore the Seronera area, home to abundant lion prides and wildlife.
Accommodation: Embalakai Authentic Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 7: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After a morning game drive in Serengeti, head to Ngorongoro Crater for a day of wildlife viewing in this natural wonder.
Accommodation: Farm House Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Descend into the crater for a game drive, spotting elephants, rhinos, and more. Enjoy lunch at the Hippo Pool before returning to Arusha.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 9: Airport Transfer
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your onward journey, with memories to cherish from your safari adventure.
Note: This 9-day wildebeest migration safari itinerary can be customized according to your preferences