The Great Wildebeest Migration Safaris
Customised Luxury wildebeest Migration Safari Packages
The Great Wildebeest Migration Safaris
Experience Kenya and Tanzania Great Migration Safari Tours
The Great Wildebeest migration is a well-documented spectacle that you have probably heard from one source or another, but it is difficult to comprehend just how breathtaking this display is without witnessing it first-hand. Simply put, the Wildebeest migration is one of the most stunning events that you could ever wish to see, where more than 1.5 million animals migrate between Kenya and Tanzania.
Millions of Wildebeests, Zebras, antelopes, and other migratory wildlife species migrate every year from South of Serengeti to North Serengeti and finally to Masai Mara, Kenya. On top of this, it’s not just wildebeest that you will be watching, expect to see all the diverse wildlife that Africa has to offer whilst embarking on your Wildebeest Migration safari with Cheetah Safaris. Thousands of wildebeests and Zebras are killed every year while crossing the major infested Mara rivers.
Before the wildebeest migrate, they have to stay in Ndutu Conservation Area for 3 months as they give birth to almost 8000 calves a day. The wildebeest calving season happens between January and March, but most births are experienced in March.
Where does the Wildebeest Migration happen?
Understand where the migration happens and how the move
The famous Wildebeest Migration in Tanzania is one of the most unique experiences you can have. The Wildebeest Migration starts from the south of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the South Serengeti National Park. A Region called the Ndutu Conservation Area.
Wildebeest Calving happens at Ndutu Conservation Area during the first months of the Year, January to March of every year. They later migrate North of the Serengeti towards the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
We ensure you get the best experience while on a Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzania. Explore our Wildebeest Migration Safari Ideas in Kenya and Tanzania. Our luxury Tanzania Safaris are unbeatable, filled with unlimited safari experiences and holiday-making memories, ensuring we craft for you one of the best high-end safari holidays.
Planning a wildebeest migration safari is not easy, and that’s where Cheetah Safaris comes in to help in planning the best custom-made safari itinerary for your next wildebeest migration experience in Kenya and Tanzania. Our Great Migration Safaris are designed perfectly to fit your preferences and interests. Following the herds, from where they give birth to when they arrive in the Masai Mara for mating, we understand every step of these migratory animals.
The perfect time for wildebeest migration tours and safaris is between July and August. These months offer the best experiences and optimum wildlife sightings in both Kenya and Tanzania.
How to Plan and Book a Wildebeest Migration Safari
Planning of The Great wildebeest Migration Safari Tour
Visiting the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti and the Masai Mara is a dream holiday safari that requires careful planning. This is because the migration is a continuous, year-round cycle; your first step is to decide which part of the journey you want to see.
If you want to see the excitement of river crossings, you should visit between July and September. During this time, you should head to the Northern Serengeti or the Masai Mara in Kenya. If you prefer to see the calving season, visit the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) in Tanzania between January and March, when more than 8,000 calves are born every day.
When organizing your great migration safari, location is the most important factor. It is best to choose mobile tented camps that move along with the herds. Finally, remember to book early. For the popular river crossing periods, you should book 8 to 12 months in advance.
You should book your trip well in advance, as the best camps near the Mara River fill up quickly. If you want a more private experience, you can stay in a private conservancy in the Masai Mara. These areas are less crowded and allow for night drives and off-road driving, which are not allowed in the main national parks.
To save time, a “fly-in” safari is the best choice. Instead of spending many hours traveling on bumpy rural roads, you will take a short, scenic flight directly to a local airstrip in either the Masai Mara or Serengeti.
If you plan to follow the migration from Tanzania into Kenya, you should book with us at Cheetah Safaris to help you with all the ground operations, including immigration processes crossing the Isebania border. Also, make sure to get your visas before you arrive. No matter where you stay, the secret to a great migration safari in Kenya and Tanzania is being patient and having an expert guide who knows how the rain moves the herds.
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Tailor-made Wildebeest Migration safari packages
detailed great Wildebeest Safaris and Tailored itineraries
The Ultimate Wildebeest Migration Safari packages start from when you want to witness the majestic movement from South of Serengeti to the Masai Mara in Kenya.
Whether you want your safari adventure to last two nights or two weeks, we have you covered at Cheetah Safaris. We have an abundance of Wildebeest Migration Safaris for you to choose from in some of Africa’s prime wildlife spotting locations, such as Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania.
Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari and Masai Mara Tour Packages
Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safaris in Tanzania start from Arusha. You can visit Serengeti for either the Wildebeest Calving Season or the Wildebeest Migration Crossings in Northern Serengeti. Book our amazing Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari Packages that will ensure you enjoy sightings of more than 1 million crossing through the vast plains of Serengeti to the Masai Mara.
But it is not all plain sailing. As the Mara River flows up from the Northern Serengeti into the Masai Mara Reserve, some of the herds potentially face yet another dangerous river crossing here as well. Similarly fast-flowing and filled with hungry crocodiles lying in wait, the wildebeest plunge into the rivers from the steep riverbanks, many losing their lives here so near the very end of their journey.
But even having survived all the river crossings, this still doesn’t mean that life becomes easy, as danger then lurks in the form of hunting pride of lions and hyenas. Wherever the herd goes, the predators follow.
Cost: USD 6222 PPS
No. of Nights 6
Destinations :-
- Karatu ,
- Lake Manyara ,
- Ndutu ,
- Ngorongoro ,
- Serengeti ,
- Tarangire ,
Cost: 7,130 PPS
No. of Nights 10
Destinations :-
- Amboseli ,
- Lake Naivasha ,
- Lake Nakuru ,
- Masai Mara ,
- Samburu ,
Cost: USD 7,050 PPS
No. of Nights 11
Destinations :-
- Aberdares ,
- Lake Nakuru ,
- Masai Mara ,
- Nairobi ,
- Samburu ,
Cost: USD 3,228 PPS
No. of Nights 3
Destinations :-
Cost: 6980 PPS
No. of Nights 7
Destinations :-
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