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7-Day Journey of the Wildebeest - Luxury
This is a very special tour that concentrates in the Serengeti, to follow the Great Migration. You will spend at least 4 nights in the park, usually two in the Central Area (largest concentration of big cats) and two where the Migration is according to the time of the year. We have designed this particular tour so that you finish the safari in the most remote location in the Serengeti, and then fly from there to your next destination. But we can redesign it to return to Arusha by land.
Tour Summary
You'll go to Tanzania
You'll visit Arusha, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti & Serengeti NP
This tour starts and ends in Arusha - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
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| 1 |
Gibb's Farm
Luxury lodge in or near Karatu Region
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All Meals Included |
| 2 |
Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp
Luxury tented camp on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
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All Meals Included |
| 3-6 |
Kiota Camp
Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) inside Central Serengeti
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All Meals Included |
| 7 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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Breakfast & Lunch Included |
Arrival
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1 Lake Manyara National Park
Pickup from your hotel at 8am and start a beautiful journey across the Great Rift Valley for a full day game drive. Although small in dimension (205 sq. miles), the park has breathtaking scenery and well famous for its lush acacia forest, giant figs and mahogany trees, as well as to a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. Permanent residents of this park also include giraffes, elephants, impalas and a huge amount of buffaloes. The lake is also home to a large number of hippos. The landscapes of Lake Manyara are something that can not be described with words, and the game drives along the lake provide stunning photo opportunities of giraffes and buffaloes in the foreground and the lake in the background. Some possible extra tours are possible, including a bike tour or a boat excursion. Afternoon return to the camp for dinner.
Possibility to downgrade or upgrade your accommodation level.
NOTE: You can replace this park with Tarangire NP or add an extra day and visit both.
| Main Destination: | Lake Manyara National Park |
Best Time to Visit
June to September (easier to spot animals) 
High Season
July to March (Northern section gets crowded) 
Best Weather
June to October (few showers of rain) Wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Common
Lion
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Leopard
Rare
Cheetah
Very Rare
Wild Dog
Very Rare
White Rhino
None
Black Rhino
None
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| Accommodation: | Gibb's Farm
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is considered one the wonders of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls, making it virtually a Noah's ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black Rhino. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It's also famous for its elephants which, are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World.
We will start the day very early with a transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on Earth. After a fantastic afternoon game drive, ascend the crater and transfer to your accommodation.
Possibility to downgrade or upgrade your accommodation level.
| Main Destination: | Ngorongoro Crater |
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Best Time to Visit
June to September (General wildlife viewing is best)
High Season
Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather
June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
Black Rhino
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Hyena
Abundant
Elephant
Common
Buffalo
Common
Hippo
Common
Giraffe
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Wild Dog
Very Rare
White Rhino
None
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| Accommodation: | Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 3 Serengeti National park (Central)
After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous National park in the World, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in local language, "endless plains". The park has 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the Great Migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and all kinds of antelopes. As for Big Cats and large predators, it's the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous river crossings having been filmed in this park.
Possibility to downgrade or upgrade your accommodation level.
| Main Destination: | Central Serengeti National Park |
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Best Time to Visit
June to February (Areas are best at different times)
High Season
July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather
June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Central Serengeti National Park
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Buffalo
Common
Hippo
Common
Hyena
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Black Rhino
Very Rare
Wild Dog
Rare
White Rhino
None
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| Accommodation: | Kiota Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 4 Serengeti national park (Central)
Full day in the Serengeti National Park. We are completely flexible with your preferences and this day will be organized according to your wishes. On every day of the safari, your guide will discuss with you the best timings for you, including the game drives and the wake up time. For example, on this day, you could do a morning game drive, return to the camp for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive, or you could do a full day game drive with picnic lunch.
Possibility to downgrade or upgrade your accommodation level.
| Main Destination: | Central Serengeti National Park |
| Accommodation: | Kiota Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 5-6 Serengeti national park (Following the Great Migration)
On these two incredible days, you will be driven across remote locations within the vast Serengeti plains in pursue of the Great Migration. The areas you visit depend on the time of the year and could be as far as the remote North of the Serengeti near the border with Kenya, or could be in the South (Ndutu Area) or even in the Western part of the park.
Possibility to downgrade or upgrade your accommodation level.
| Main Destination: | Serengeti National Park |
| Accommodation: | Kiota Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 7 Flying out of the Serengeti
On this day we suggest a very early wake up in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you'll ever witness. It's really one of the most beautiful experiences to have. After the game drive, we return to the camp for a rewarding brunch and then we'll proceed to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha, or whatever your next amazing destination might be (i.e. Zanzibar). Alternatively, instead of this early morning game drive, you may choose to stay at the camp for a bit of relaxation.
| Main Destination: | Serengeti National Park |
| Accommodation: | No accommodation |
| Meals & Drinks: |
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End of tour
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour is offered in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in USD?
- This tour accepts children of all ages. Children
under 12 receive a discount and childrenunder 2 are free.
Rates Per Person
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Start dates |
Solo 1 room
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2 people 1 room
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3 people 1 room
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4 people 2 rooms
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5 people 2 rooms
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6 people 3 rooms
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7+ people
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Mar 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
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$5228
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$3442
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$3046
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$2914
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$2848
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$2848
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Apr 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020
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$5172
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$3404
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$3008
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$2876
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$2810
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$1867
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Jun 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
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$6105
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$4026
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$3630
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$3498
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$3432
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$3432
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Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 15, 2020
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$5228
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$3442
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$3046
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$2914
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$2848
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$2848
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Dec 16, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
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$6105
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$4026
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$3630
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$3498
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$3432
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$3432
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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