6-Day Private Luxury Wildebeest Migration Fly-in Safari

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be greeted by a warm smile from your Buffalo Grass Safaris representative. Sit back and relax as you are transferred to your elegant hotel in Arusha, nestled at the foothills of Mount Meru. This peaceful garden city offers the perfect place to rest and recover from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a stroll through the lush grounds, a spa session, or a relaxed dinner with mountain views.

Accommodation: Gran Melia or Similar

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to the northern Serengeti, landing at Kogatende Airstrip. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by your driver-guide and begin game drives en route to your lodge or camp, where you’ll check in and enjoy a hot lunch. In the afternoon, you may choose to relax at the lodge and take in the sweeping views of the Serengeti plains, or head out for another game drive in search of lions, leopards, elephants, and the abundant herds of wildebeest and zebras. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Northern Serengeti.

Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge or similar

Spend the entire day in the northern Serengeti, immersing yourself in the incredible wildlife spectacle of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Your expert guide will take you across the plains in search of massive herds of wildebeest and zebras, along with lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators that follow the migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush amid the stunning Serengeti scenery or return to your lodge for a hot meal before resuming afternoon game drives. Capture unforgettable moments of Africa’s most famous wildlife migration and witness the drama of nature unfolding across the endless savannah. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Northern Serengeti.

Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge or Similar

After an early breakfast, depart your northern Serengeti lodge and journey south toward the heart of the Serengeti, a region alive with wildlife. Along the way, enjoy game drives, following the movements of predators and the migrating herds of wildebeest and zebras, while spotting elephants, giraffes, and other iconic savannah species. Stop for a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Serengeti, before resuming your afternoon game drive to explore more of the endless plains. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in the central Serengeti.

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Similar

Enjoy your final full day of adventure in the Serengeti. Choose between a relaxed morning at the lodge or an early game drive when predators are most active. Explore new sections of the park, following the movements of wildlife and soaking in the magnificent views that stretch endlessly to the horizon. You may once again opt for a full-day safari with picnic lunch or return to the lodge for a hot meal and later head out for an afternoon drive as the sun dips low over the plains. In the evening, unwind at your lodge, reflecting on your unforgettable Serengeti experience under the starlit African sky.

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Similar

Wake up early for an optional morning game drive to catch the Serengeti at its most active, when predators hunt and the soft morning light paints the plains in golden hues. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then gather your belongings and enjoy one last scenic drive through the park en route to the airstrip. From here, board your scheduled flight to Zanzibar for a relaxing beach extension or to Kilimanjaro for your onward journey home. Take with your unforgettable memories of Africa’s wild beauty and the extraordinary adventures you’ve experienced in the Serengeti.