4-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari with Grumeti Game Drives

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness the wildebeest migration in the Western Corridor
• 02 Explore the Grumeti and Mbalageti Rivers with abundant wildlife
• 03 Enjoy game drives in central Serengeti and the wildlife-rich Seronera area
• 04 Fly back to Arusha to maximize wildlife viewing time

Track the wildebeest migration across Serengeti National Park on this 4-day private safari through the Western Corridor and central Serengeti. Explore the Grumeti and Mbalageti Rivers, where hippos, crocodiles, zebra, wildebeest, predators, and birdlife gather in remarkable numbers. Enjoy rewarding game drives across the plains and in the wildlife-rich Seronera area, with expert guidance throughout the journey. The safari ends with a scenic scheduled flight back to Arusha, maximizing your time for wildlife viewing.

Observe large pods of hippos and huge crocodiles in the Grumeti River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to the Western Serengeti Corridor

• After breakfast, we head towards the western reaches of Serengeti National Park, also known as the Western Corridor.
• Enjoy a game drive en route from the Seronera area to the Western Corridor.
• Non-game-viewing travel time is approximately 6 hours, covering a distance of 347 km.
• We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge.
• After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the area. The wildebeest migration can normally be found in the Western Corridor from June to July, depending on rainfall patterns.
• Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Baobab Tented Camp on a full-board basis.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Western Serengeti

• After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the Western Corridor.
• Explore the Grumeti and Mbalageti Rivers, which support a permanent game population of zebra, wildebeest, predators, and birdlife.
• Observe large pods of hippos and huge crocodiles in the Grumeti River.
• Witness the wildebeest gathering around water holes in impressive densities by mid-morning.
• Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Baobab Tented Camp on a full-board basis.

3

Day 03

Western Serengeti to Central Serengeti

• After breakfast at your tented camp, we head towards the Seronera area in central Serengeti.
• Non-game-viewing travel time is approximately 4 hours, covering a distance of 145 km.
• Enjoy a game drive en route to the lodge while descending from the highlands into the Serengeti plains.
• Arrive in time for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Seronera area, home to abundant wildlife and the Seronera River.
• Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp on a full-board basis.

4

Day 04

Central Serengeti Flight to Arusha

• After breakfast at the tented camp, depart for the Seronera airstrip and enjoy a game drive en route.
• Around mid-morning, board a scheduled flight from Seronera Airstrip to Arusha Airport.
• Upon arrival, meet our driver and transfer to Arusha town.
• Have lunch in Arusha and then transfer to your accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Full-board accommodation while on safari in the above-mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges
• Private safari guide
• Private 4x4 safari jeep with pop-up roof for game viewing
• Transfers in both directions between the international airport
• All park fees
• Ngorongoro entry fee
• All meals while on safari
• Airport arrival and departure meet-and-greet services
• On safari - vehicles equipped with an ice chest with mineral water, a wildlife guidebook, and a Karibuni welcome packet with useful information for all guests
• Government taxes, VAT, and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals

What's Not Included

• Tanzania visa: $50 per person on arrival; USA and Canada passport holders: USD 100
• Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Meals not listed above
• Optional tours (balloon rides: USD 500 per person, etc.)
• Tips and any items of a personal nature

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania

Tour start

0000, MR8M+M8, Thorn Tree Tented Camp, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.