The Great Wildebeest Migration is one of the most amazing spectacles to see in the world. Nowhere in the world is there a movement of animals as immense as the great migration, where over two million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles among other herbivores move in a cycle till they cross the iconic Grumeti River as they migrate to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
Recognized as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, The Great Migration is a once in a life time experience that will change completely your perception about Africa and that will offer you the ultimate safari experience.
Tanzania is one of the best places on Earth that can unravel you the beauty of Africa and also one of the top travel destination in the world for 2023.
We are happy to announce the launch of The Great Migration Program, that will allow you to experience the wonders of Tanzania
Day 0: Arrival in Tanzania
Arrival at Kilimanjaro / Arusha Airport
The team of Olsero Expedition Trekking & Safaris will personally welcome you and your group at the airport..
Transfer to Arusha for overnight.
Accomodation: Point Zone Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
08:00 – 2 hours drive
After breakfast, we leave Arusha for Tarangire National Park full day game viewing with picnic lunch.
Tarangire National Park lies between the meadows of Masai Steppe to the south east and the lakes of the
Great Rift Valley to the north and west. Raked as the 6th largest National Park in Tanzania and covering an area of 2,600 square kilometers, the park is famous for its high elephant populations, giant baobab trees and the Tarangire river which traverse across the park making it the source of water to the resident animals like zebras, buffalos, gnus and many more. Enjoy your fantastic game drive through the river circuit where leopards, lions, cheetahs, Impala and large troops of baboons can be seen.
Accomodation options
Budget: Twiga Lodge, Ngare Lodge.
Mid Range: Simba Lodge, Maramboi Tented Camp, Ang’ata Camps, Tarangire Boabab Tented Camp.
Luxury: Sopa lodge, Lemala, Tree Top.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
08:00 – 3 hours drive
After breakfast. departure to Serengeti National Park. On our way we will cross Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, where you canenjoy this magnificent land scape where the maasai are herding cows in a very traditional way, and perhaps stop for an optional visit at the maasai village for a cultural visit. Lunch at the picnic site followed by an afternoon game drive in Serengeti.
Accomodation options:
Budget: Public Camp Site
Mid Range:Serengeti Safari Lodge, Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge, Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Tanzania Wild Camp, Boabab Camp Serengeti, Mawe Camp or Similar.
Luxury: Melia Serengeti, Four Seasons
Meals:Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Accomodation options:
Budget: Public Camp Site
Mid Range:Serengeti Safari Lodge, Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge, Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Tanzania Wild Camp, Boabab Camp Serengeti, Mawe Camp or Similar.
Luxury: Melia Serengeti, Four Seasons
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Accomodation options:
Budget: Public Camp Site
Mid Range:Serengeti Safari Lodge, Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge, Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Tanzania Wild Camp, Boabab Camp Serengeti, Mawe Camp or Similar.
Luxury: Melia Serengeti, Four Seasons
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
08:00 – 2 hours
One of the continent’s most celebrated natural wonders and pride of Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unbroken caldera in the world,. It is also known as Africa’s Garden of Eden or the Eighth Wonder of the World.
It’ s one of the most densely populated conservation area in Africa inhabiting almost 25 000 animals and it is the perfect place where you can spot the Big Five during your game drive today.
Accommodation options:
Mid Range: Karatu Simba Lodge, Heart & Soul Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Breakfast at leisure.
Transfer to Arusha / Kilimanjaro airport as per request.
The wildebeest migration happens all year round. The migration can be found during any given month, you just need to know where to look.
The Serengeti Wildebeest Migration cycle
1.November – December
The short rains begin around early November, shortly after this animal arise on the short- grass plain of the Serengeti. These are south of the Seronera the Ndutu area.
2. January – March, Calving Season.
The animals stay in the same area, with most wildebeest, zebras and antelopes, calves born in Feb.
3.April -May
The animals start their great migration in search of fresh grazing and water.
4.June
The animals congregate on the south side of the Grumeti river, in the western corridor. The river here is normally a series of pools and channels, rather than a continuous river. The animals provide an annual feast for the Grumeti river large crocodiles, but these river crossings are not quite as spectacular as the crossing of the Mara River in the North.
5.July – August
The Migration continues moving northward, often spreading out across a wide area. Some head through Grueti Reserve and Ikorongo, other north through the heart of Serengeti National Park.
6.September
The herd spread out across the northern Serengeti, where the Mara River provides the migration with its most serious obstacle. This river gushes through the northern Serengeti From Kenya’s adjacent Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The crossing is a must see…
7.October.
The herd are migrating again, all are heading south, through western Loliondo and the Eastern Serengeti National Park areas, returning to the green shoots which follow the rain on the short-grass plain of the southern Serengeti.
