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7-Day Journey of the Wildebeest - Luxury

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

7-Day Journey of the Wildebeest - Luxury

4.9 / 5 · 544 reviews Offered by Soul of Tanzania 7-Day

Overview

This is a very special tour that concentrates in the Serengeti, to follow the great migration. You will spend at least 4 nights in the park, usually two in the Central Area (largest concentration of big cats) and two where the migration is according to the time of the year. We have designed this particular tour so that you finish the safari in the most remote location in the Serengeti, and then fly from there to your next destination. But we can redesign it to return to Arusha by land.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

7-Day

Route

Arusha to Arusha

Via Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti NP

Country & park

Tanzania / Ngorongoro Crater

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Activities

game drives

Accommodation

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge - Luxury lodge on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

7-Day Journey of the Wildebeest - Luxury
Ngorongoro Crater visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 $8,275 USD $5,600 USD
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 $8,605 USD $5,820 USD
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 $8,275 USD $5,600 USD
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 $7,525 USD $5,100 USD
Dec 16, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 $8,605 USD $5,820 USD
Jan 4, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 $8,275 USD $5,600 USD
Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027 $7,525 USD $5,100 USD
Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027 $7,135 USD $4,840 USD
Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 $8,275 USD $5,600 USD
Jul 1, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027 $8,605 USD $5,820 USD
Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 $8,275 USD $5,600 USD
Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 15, 2027 $7,525 USD $5,100 USD
Dec 16, 2027 - Jan 3, 2028 $8,605 USD $5,820 USD

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Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 2 are free.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Route

Tour route map
country Tanzania
Start Arusha (Day 1)
Day 1 Lake Manyara NP
Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater
Day 3-4 Central Serengeti NP
Day 5-7 Serengeti NP
End Arusha (Day 7)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

Day 1

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

Luxury lodge on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp

Day 2

Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp

Luxury tented camp on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Meliá Serengeti Lodge

Day 3-4

Meliá Serengeti Lodge

Luxury lodge inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Nasikia Mobile Migration Camp (Kogatende)

Day 5-6

Nasikia Mobile Migration Camp (Kogatende)

Luxury tented camp inside Northern Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Day 7

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Lake Manyara National Park

Day 1

Lake Manyara National Park

You'll be picked up from your hotel at 8 am and start a beautiful journey across the Great Rift Valley for a full-day game drive. Although small in dimension (205 sq miles), the park has breathtaking scenery and is well famous for its lush acacia forest, giant figs and mahogany trees, as well as to a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. Permanent residents of this park also include giraffes, elephants, impalas and a huge amount of buffaloes. The lake is also home to a large number of hippos. The game drives along the lake provide stunning photo opportunities of giraffes and buffaloes in the foreground and the lake in the background. Some extra tours are possible, including a bike tour or a boat excursion. In the afternoon, you'll return to the camp for dinner. There is the possibility to downgrade or upgrade your accommodation level. NOTE: You can replace this park with Tarangire NP or add an extra day and visit both. Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Stay: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Ngorongoro Crater

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater is considered one of the Wonders of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq miles and has 2,000 ft high walls, making it virtually Noah's ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black rhino. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It's also famous for its elephants which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World. We will start the day very early with a transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on earth. After a fantastic afternoon game drive, ascend the crater and transfer to your accommodation. There is the possibility to downgrade or upgrade your accommodation level. Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Serengeti National park (Central)

Day 3

Serengeti National park (Central)

After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous National park in the World, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in the local language, "endless plains". The park has 6,900 sq miles (18,000 sq km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the Great Migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and all kinds of antelopes. As for big cats and large predators, it's the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous River Crossings having been filmed in this park. There is the possibility to downgrade or upgrade your accommodation level. Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Destination: Central Serengeti National Park Stay: Meliá Serengeti Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Serengeti National Park (Central)

Day 4

Serengeti National Park (Central)

You'll have a full day in the Serengeti National Park. We are completely flexible with your preferences and this day will be organized according to your wishes. On every day of the safari, your guide will discuss with you the best timings for you, including the game drives and the wake-up time. For example, on this day, you could do a morning game drive, return to the camp for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive. Alternatively, you could do a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. There is the possibility to downgrade or upgrade your accommodation level. Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Destination: Central Serengeti National Park Stay: Meliá Serengeti Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Serengeti National Park (Following the Great Migration)

Day 5

Serengeti National Park (Following the Great Migration)

On these two incredible days, you will be driven across remote locations within the vast Serengeti plains in pursue of the Great Migration. The areas you visit depend on the time of the year and could be as far as the remote North of the Serengeti near the border with Kenya, or could be in the South (Ndutu Area) or even in the Western part of the park. There is the possibility to downgrade or upgrade your accommodation level. Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Nasikia Mobile Migration Camp (Kogatende) Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Flying Out of The Serengeti

Day 7

Flying Out of The Serengeti

On this day, we suggest a very early wake-up in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you'll ever witness. It's really one of the most beautiful experiences to have. After the game drive, we will return to the camp for a rewarding brunch. Afterward, we'll proceed to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha, or whatever your next amazing destination might be (i.e. Zanzibar). Alternatively, instead of this early morning game drive, you may choose to stay at the camp for a bit of relaxation. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All flights during the tour

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Soul of Tanzania
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Soul of Tanzania

4.9 operator rating 544 reviews

Soul of Tanzania was created with love, and out of decades of experience in safaris, to offer what no other tour operator was able to offer: Unparalleled flexibility and dedication. Our team will always go the extra mile to make your journey unforgettable. Since the first moment you contact us, until it's time to say goodbye, you will have instant customer care, high end equipment, amazing vehicles and, most importantly, the guides.

Office In

Tanzania

Size

10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Tanzania

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.90 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Perfect Safari

We were genuinely happy to have loved our experience with Soul of Tanzania. Congratulations to the excellent, competent, and always helpful guides, and for the excellent organization of the trip. Your guides have a feeling and an eye for spotting an animal from a long distance. FANTASTIC. They know how to create a very friendly atmosphere with the client. It's a good thing we went during the "off-season," because at one point there were almost 50 jeeps "on top" of one animal. The staff, as well as the service at the accommodations, was always impeccable. It's good to feel that our money was well spent on this trip, which will certainly remain in our memories forever. This victory is something no one can take away from you or from us. Our children and grandchildren say they want to come on the next safari too. Thank you very much.

Photo by Nuno e Manuela
Photo by Nuno e Manuela
Photo by Nuno e Manuela

Nuno e Manuela · Portugal

Verified

Amazing

We just finished a five full-day tour in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti. Our guide was Julieth and things couldn’t have been better: great weather, so many animals, and the best guide ever. We had so many amazing experiences that were driven by Julieth’s experience and knowledge. We learned a ton, took hundreds of pictures of animals, and made memories that will stay with us for a lifetime. The only thing we would add is that late January is the perfect time due to all of the animal babies and fewer tourists. Thank you Soul of Tanzania and especially Julieth!

Kristi · United States

Verified

Trip of a lifetime.

We had an amazing experience!! We did the 8 day Tanzania tour. We spent time at Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorogoro Crater and Lake Eyasi. We had Sammy (Samwel) as our guide. He was the best!!! Funny, kind, informative and helpful in every way. We felt like family. We asked to change our last day at the last minute and he drove us around Arusha and we got to see where he grew up and MT Kilimanjaro in the distance. He was great at spotting animals and we saw the big 5!!! We still yell “Buuuuusshhh Chickens” to this day. Only thing I’d change is skip Lake Eyasi and spend another day in the crater.

Cheri M · United States

Verified

Perfect holiday with the perfect driver!!!

Glorious 3 week holiday in Zanzibar and Northern Tanzania! After not a few forays into East Africa this was the winner ... and all thanks to the people behind the scenes helping us plan like Manuel ... and the driver who rules them all ... JAMES KAAYA!!! The variety of places we wanted to go and the experiences we hoped to have all came to life seamlessly, safely and was nothing short of good times with plenty of laughs! The historic walks through the sites of Zanzibar, the water activities of the ephemeral Indian Ocean, and trek through the monkey-filled forests were a solid introduction to the country. However the Star of the Show was the safari adventures with James at the wheel! He possessed an uncanny ability to spot animals from far and near, to make predictions where animals would be when all the other drivers seemed to be clustered in the wrong spots and to get us within what seemed like touching distance of each and every animal of the National Parks and Conservation Areas! We easily ticked every box of our hit list. Lions exceeded 100, cheetahs and leopards by the dozen, gnus in the thousands. James seemed to know people in every park, hamlet, and nondescript backroad we traversed endlessly both giving and receiving tips on where the hot spots were that day. We passed not a few breakdowns, drivers and despondent looking tourists stuck in muddy ravines and wheels spinning along lakeshores, but our James navigated these obstacles effortlessly, patiently and always kept us safe! Not only did he never get lost but on several other occasions helped other drivers find their accomadations! He seemed to have a built-in GPS! We really felt like we won the Driver Lottery this time! Well played Mr James Kaaya! And thank you Unlimited Expeditions - Soul of Tanzania! We shall return!

Ro-Ro · Canada

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 2 are free.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge - Luxury lodge on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Arusha

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Soul of Tanzania, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

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