5 Days Wildebeest Rutting Season Safari

When you think of a safari in Africa Tanzania’s Serengeti national park is just a classic safari destination, western and central Serengeti are two areas between May and June you shouldn’t miss while planning a safari to Tanzania, the wildebeest Rut is basically the mating season as the wildebeest move through the Grumeti woodlands, as the females go on heat the bulls rampantly start to display and this is a spectacular course of the wildebeest Migration.

Safari highlights

• Follow the wildebeest herds
• Game drives in search of predators
• Game drives in Tarangire NP

Suggested itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Arusha to Western Serengeti national park

After morning breakfast you will start your drive to western Serengeti, this beautiful drive will take you through some of the most incredible landscapes upon arrival in the park depending on the time you may do a short game drive in the park.

Day 2: Full day game drive in Serengeti national park

After morning breakfast you will head out to the park for a morning game drive with an aim of following the wildebeest herds and also look out for wildlife like Giraffe, elephants, lions, Cheetah and the incredible birdlife, later return to the lodge for a swim, lunch, and relaxation after you will do an evening game drive with a sundowner in the park.

Day 3: Full day game drive in Serengeti national park

After morning breakfast you will do a hot air balloon safari over the open plains of the mighty Serengeti and later return to the lodge for lunch and later you will do an evening game drive in the park in search of more wildlife and also follow the wildebeest herds.

Day 4: Drive to Tarangire national park

After morning breakfast you will bid farewell to the lodge and start your drive to Tarangire national park, upon arrival you will check in to the lodge for relaxation, and after you will do an evening game drive in the park in search of wildlife like elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards and the incredible baobab trees and you will also have a chance to see the hippos in the permanent Rivers.

Day 5: Drive to Kilimanjaro international airport

You will head out for a short game drive in the morning, return to the lodge for refreshment and breakfast after you will bid farewell to the lodge, and start your drive to Kilimanjaro international airport for your outbound flight.

Includes

• Accommodation
• Vehicle, guide, and fuel
• Hot air balloon safari
• Park entrance fees
• Government taxes
• Conservation fees
• Free airport transfers

Excludes

• International flights
• Tanzania tourist Visa
• Travel insurance
• Tips for hotels and guides
• Alcoholic drinks

When to book safari package

The best time to book this safari is Between May and June when the wildebeest rut is in Full action.