Join Benson Safari on a thrilling 10-day Great Wildebeest Migration Safari. Experience the breathtaking spectacle of thousands of wildebeest traversing the Serengeti and Maasai Mara. Enjoy expert guidance, luxurious accommodations, and immerse yourself in Africa’s stunning wildlife and landscapes.
This itinerary promises a thrilling and immersive journey through Tanzania iconic national parks, offering a blend of wildlife encounters, cultural insights, and moments of natural beauty.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by a Benson Safaris Tanzania Transfer Driver and transferred to your lodge where the remainder of the day is at leisure – rest in your room, relax in the manicured gardens, enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or explore Arusha and the surrounding areas on one of our day tours, the choice is yours.
Overnight – Arusha Planet Lodge, Arusha
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
Today you will be rewarded with a visit to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist is harmony.
You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional) where you will meet the Elders, Warriors, women and children and learn about the culture, beliefs and traditions of Tanzania’slastnomadictribe. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever-present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. Upon arrival at the Crater’s rim you will descend 610 meters into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino, wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and of course, giant tusked elephants. The Crater also has the largest known population of lions and you will also find leopards, cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. These include white pelican and flamingos.
Overnight – Acacia Farm Lodge, Karatu
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast you will travel to the Serengeti National Park which is one of Africa’s premier game parks. Driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti National Park you will begin to experience the vastness of this territory and marvel at the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through this acacia spotted savannah.
The Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Serengeti is a year-round destination and each season has its own special highlight with the most famous being the annual wildebeest migration, a once in a lifetime experience.
Overnight – Kon-Tiki Tented Camp, Serengeti National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today you will venture deeper into the world-famous Serengeti on a full day game drive in search of thegreatwildebeestmigration. You will base yourself around the Mara River area where crocodiles prey and the wildebeest gather and wait to cross. For days, their numbers will increase and anticipation grows however, for no apparent reason, many will turn and wander away from the water’s edge. Eventually the wildebeest will choose a crossing point which varies from year to year and cannot be predicted.
Nowhere in the world is there a movement of animals as immense as the great wildebeest migration and to witness it is a once in a lifetime experience.
Overnight – Mara Kati-Kati Camp, North Serengeti National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Today you will venture deeper into the world-famous Serengeti on a full day game drive in search of the great wildebeest migration.
You will base yourself around the Mara River area where crocodiles prey and the wildebeest gather and wait to cross. For days, their numbers will increase and anticipation grows however, for no apparent reason, many will turn and wander away from the water’s edge. Eventually the
wildebeest will choose a crossing point which varies from year to year and cannot be predicted. Nowhere in the world is there a movement of animals as immense as the great wildebeest migration and to witness it is a once in a lifetime experience.
Overnight – Mara Kati-Kati Camp, North Serengeti National Park
Meal Plan Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today you will continue with a full day game drive in Central Serengeti National Park. The
Serengeti is Tanzania oldest and most popular national park and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Serengeti is a year-round destination and each season has its own special highlight with the most famous being the annual wildebeest migration, a once in a lifetime
experience.
Overnight – Kon-Tiki Tented Camp, Serengeti National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After the breakfast, you will drive from Serengeti to Masai Mara National Park for a half day game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. While on the half day safari, our driver guide will drive you to the interesting nooks and corners of the park to introduce you to the amazing flora and fauna the park has to offer. Later in the evening, return to your hotel.
Overnight at Jambo Mara, Masai Mara
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After the breakfast, you will proceed for a full day game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The balloon safari is at additional cost. While on the full day safari, our driver guide will drive you to the interesting nooks and corners of the park to introduce you to the amazing flora and fauna the park has to offer. Later in the evening, return to your hotel.
Overnight at Jambo Mara, Masai Mara
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Naivasha, a fresh water lake which is a popular tourist spot in Kenya for locals and foreigners alike. Arrive in time for lunch. Rest of the day at leisure - the lodge we book at the lake offer beautiful natural spaces where you can see numerous bird species among the trees as well as spot some animals ranging from waterbuck to warthogs. You may also choose to book a one-hour Lake Boat Safari at extra cost during which you get to see some of the lake wildlife such as hippos as well as enjoy the picturesque views of the lake and surrounding highland landscapes.
Overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Lake Naivasha
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, depend on your flight time you will be transferred to the Airport for your flight back home or you will stay overnight in Nairobi for your own arrangements.
– Arrival transfer from Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport to hotel
– English speaking Driver Guide (other languages available upon request)
– Custom built, extended, open-roof 4WD safari Land Cruiser with fridge and inverter
– Accommodation as specified
– Meals as specified (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
– Unlimited drinks during game drives. Drinks can be substituted to suit your preferences
– Unlimited game drives including park and vehicle entry fees
– Maasai Village visit
– WIFI in the vehicle
– Binoculars
– Departure transfer from hotel to Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport
– All current Government fees and taxes
– Drinks at hotels, lodges and tented camps unless otherwise specified
– International and Internal Airfares
– Visa Applications
– International and Domestics Departure Tax
– Meals and Excursions not mentioned in the Itinerary above
– Travel and Health Insurance
– Any Optional Tours in the Itinerary above are not included
– Tips (tipping is an expected, though not compulsory, component of any African safari. We are often asked for tipping guidelines and we recommend $20-35 USD per day per couple. It is one of the most direct ways that you can have a positive economic impact within the East African community. Although it may not be customary for you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, as an important source of income for those in the tourism industry).
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EXCELLENT Based on 112 reviews Steve L2024-10-12Verified Tanzania with Benson Tours We have just returned from the most amazing adventure, planned and arranged by Benson Safaris. We were met at the airport by Obedi, and from that moment on our journey was fun, safe and filled with so many sights and sounds! We could not image taking this journey with anyone else, Obedi ensured that we saw the all the sights and animals. He was energetic, fun to be around and extremely knowledgeable. We could not have had a better guide! Thanks for the memories! luba15242024-10-11Verified Benson Safari Rocks! My husband and I just returned from our safari with Benson Safari, which took place from September 26 to October 7th. From the beginning of my trip planning, which started a year before, Benson and his team made sure that our visit to Tanzania would be unforgettable, and it was. Over the year, I made several changes and asked many questions, and he never made me feel that I was asking too many questions. Benson was always ready for a WhatsApp call when communication through email didn’t seem enough. Ultimately, our trip was beyond my expectations. We booked an 11-day safari and stayed two nights at each location. We started at Tarangire, then to Ngorongoro, Mara River, Central Serengeti, and ended at Lake Manyara to unwind. Our driver and guide, Liberatus, was the face of Benson Safari and was terrific. He is gentle, patient, and always willing to go the extra distance, literally, for the best sightings. I don’t know how he does it, but we were often the first vehicle at the scene, witnessing nature's drama unfold. Liberatus knew how to position the jeep so that a cheetah jumped onto the hood of our jeep; we watched vultures and storks attack a recently killed zebra, again the first to arrive at this sight. We saw the river crossings and had an excellent view. Over and above the big 5, we love sighting birds. Liberatus was excellent in pointing out the wide variety of beautiful and colourful birds during our safari and gave us the time to take fantastic pictures. Pole Pole was how we travelled, and it paid off. After spending 11 nights with him, he was a part of our family. And we miss him. Don’t hesitate to sign up for this epic adventure with Benson Safari. Benson and his team will do everything to ensure you will be well taken care of through your safari. They are quick to reply to your questions, patient, and professional. The travel, from airport pickup to safari to dropoff, was seamless, and the accommodations exceeded our expectations. Asante Sana, Benson, for making this once-in-a-lifetime adventure the most brilliant we’ve had. And thank you for the delicious coffee! Reflecting on our journey, we are filled with a deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment, knowing we've experienced something truly remarkable. I only wish we could do this again. It’s like being in a real-life Jurassic Park, with breathtaking and awe-inspiring moments at every turn. Aubrey S2024-09-19Verified Amazing Reliable, Professional, Flexibleand and thoughtful. Amazing!!!5/5What a trip completly Flashed from a lifetime of beautiful experiences with the people,animals accomodations.how friendly and helpful everyone was. a nation full of wonderful people and a safari full of lifetime experiences.I can only say if you can, do not wait to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity. Our Guide was also Fantasticone had the feeling he Knew all three parks like the back of his hand. and spotted Animals that we would have never seenhe also had the talent of knowing where to be at the right Time and always managed to manover so that we alwayshad a place in the first Row,this was incredible when you are competing with many other travel companys but he was clearlyone of the more respected guides.Thankyou once again Benson Safaris especially Libaratus who was at the end of our Travels ike a brother to me Siree2024-09-07Verified Amazing Safaris for the 1st time! It was my first time to Africa and Tanzania. My friend and I had a great time spent during our 7 days vacation in Tanzania Mainland which organized by Benson Safari.Benson and Peris were thoughtful and high customer focus. They customized our private trip professionally. Both were quick response and ensure that the itinerary met my expectation and all my questions were answered. The accommodations they chose for us were amazing! Clean room, great view and nice staffs.On arrival day, we met Zabron who was our driver and guide. He was kind, friendly and proactive, no doubt his professional. During our game drive in 4 parks (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara) we have been to, he drove us to see abundant of wildlife and BIG5! Unbelievable but we have seen the all!! Thanks to his luck, his good connection with other guides and his professional.On the last day, unexpectedly our guide gave us a gift from Benson which was local coffee. We were impressed. Overall my friend and I had a wonderful experiences on our first trip to Africa and Tanzania.Only small things I would like to mentioned that on our last 2 day. Benson office offered us to stay at the other hotel as it’s close to the airport and have a transfer service. (Different from mentioned in our program). That was a great offer and I was happy with that. As I booked this trip as a private, I asked our guide to ensure that it’s a private transfer. He did confirmed and let the hotel staff be informed. However, on the day to the airport , the hotel staff told me i had to travel with a shared transfer and the bus was leaving in a minute. If I would like to travel base on my schedule, I had to pay extra. After 15 mins discussion, they provided us private transfer with no extra. I guess it was a miscommunication, but it would be great if this situation not happen. MC-Fam2024-09-07Verified True cultural experience Thank you, Benson and team! My family and l travelled to Lake Eyasi and Tarangire with Benson Safaris Tanzania and we had a brilliant trip.Our guide was fun, full of knowledge andd jokes, and very patient with the kids and happily answered all their questions and requests for a bathroom break! In Lake Eyasi we also had a local guide who was great fun, full of energy and shared so much information with us. Hunting with the Datoga tribe was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and the highlight of our safari. If you have kids who love culture and running around in the bush - do not miss out on Lake Eyasi! It's an early morning, but 100% worth it.Tarangire was amazing, and an elephant lover's dream. We also saw giraffes, zebra, lions and smaller animals. The lunch lookout was beautiful and it was great to spend some time out of the car. We were even able to buy an ice cream! Fortune in the office found accommodation for us in family rooms, so we were able to stay together, and both lodges had pools, which the children enjoyed. The food was family-friendly and the staff would make dishes requested by the children! The vehicle was spotless and we even had a cooler box with our favourite drinks. You thought of everything and made every moment a joy, thank you! I highly recommend Benson Safaris Tanzania. They made travelling with young children so easy and we can't wait to explore Zanzibar with them next week. Susanna G2024-08-28Verified Piece of Paradise TANZANIA!!! If you are planning to visit Tanzania - so only with BENSON SAFARIS agency!!!Benson is proffesional from start to finish, the service , bookings was very quick and proffesional and helpful. Our driver Liberatus - Thank you sooooo much , the best driver and he became our best friend, he was so friendly, they really made our trip memorable and unforgetable for us. The accommodation and vehicle were all to a high standart and we were very comfortable during the whole trip.Highly recommend: BENSON SAFARI to anyone planning to go Tanzania.GO TO TANZANIA - peace of paradide! Thank you guys, you are the best...we will back again Roberto D2024-08-26Verified Totally happy with Benson Safari We had a great experience with Benson Safari. We were 3 families and we arrived to Arusha 2 days later than expected due to a flight delay and they were able to adjust the whole safari super quickly. Our guides Liberatus and Alex were excellent. We would defenetly reccomend this tour operator to families and people travelling with kids! Navendu P2024-08-20Verified Magnificent wildebeest migration. We booked this trip to see the great migration of wildebeest and Benson Safari just delivered that. With the added bonus of seeing many other animals including chimpanzees in Gombe national Park. lions, leopards elephants and many more animals in central and north Serengeti .The tented camp accommodation were brilliant experience, with animals wandering around in the grounds and you can hear lions roaring and hippos at night time.The balloon Safari over the Mara river was an excellent choice,It was overall and excellent experience deliverd by Benson Safari. Johannes2024-08-04Verified Everything great We booked a custom tour, because we hat a lot of things we wanted to cover in the short time we had. The booking was professional. The lodges and our driver Oby were amazing. I can fully recommend Benson Safari. Jerry Bailey2024-07-05Verified AMAZING The safari experience offered by Benson Safaris Tanzania was great, and Amani, our guide, was excellent. His expertise about the Serengeti and its fauna was unmatched, and he made sure we experienced everything the area has to offer. The trip was made even more remarkable by Amani's love of the outdoors and his amiable disposition. Everything was excellent, from the cozy lodgings to the thoughtfully designed schedule. I heartily endorse Amani and Benson Safaris for a truly remarkable safari experience!
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