Follow the herds on this private 6 days Great Wildebeest Migration safari through Tarangire, Northern & Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
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Read our reviews on Google →This 6 days Great Wildebeest Migration safari in Tanzania takes you deep into Northern Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations. Begin with Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs before travelling to Northern Serengeti. There you spend several days following the Great Migration and exploring the Mara River region. Continue to Central Serengeti before experiencing the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater and returning to Arusha. Request a quote for this 6 days Great Wildebeest Migration safari and we will adapt it to your dates and group size.
In short, this 6 days safari follows the Great Migration in the Serengeti. First, you visit Tarangire National Park for elephants and baobabs. Then you travel to Northern Serengeti and spend two full days there. Next, you explore the Mara River region.
After that, you move to Central Serengeti. Finally, you go down into the Ngorongoro Crater and return to Arusha. Because you spend several days in the north, you have more chances to see the herds. Overall, this plan suits travelers who want to follow the migration.
Locations are approximate and shown for orientation. Your exact route may vary slightly with conditions.
Twice-daily drives following the herds across the plains
Cocktails and views as the sun sets over the savannah
Time built in to capture the migration and wildlife
Bush lunches out in the wild between game drives
Day by Day Plan
Day01Your safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha toward Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a game drive while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and colorful birdlife. Then head to your comfortable accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Highlight: Encounter elephant herds and ancient baobab trees on your first game drive in Tarangire.
After breakfast, leave Tarangire and travel toward Northern Serengeti through the scenic landscapes of Northern Tanzania. As you approach the Serengeti, the scenery transforms into vast open plains and wildlife-rich landscapes. Enjoy game viewing along the way while searching for wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions, and other interesting wildlife.
Highlight: Watch the scenery shift from woodland to the endless golden plains of the Serengeti.
Day03Spend a full day exploring Northern Serengeti, one of the key regions of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Follow large herds of wildebeest and zebras while searching for predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. During the day, explore areas around the Mara River and enjoy great chances for wildlife photos.
Highlight: Search for lions, leopards and cheetahs across the wildlife-rich Northern Serengeti.
Day04Enjoy another full day in Northern Serengeti. In addition, this gives you more time to follow wildlife movements and explore different parts of the migration region. Later, your guide will track the herds and look for wildlife encounters, including predators and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Highlight: Follow fresh tracks along the Mara River for a chance to witness a dramatic crossing.
Day05After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Northern Serengeti. Then travel south toward Central Serengeti. Continue watching wildlife along the way as you pass through the vast Serengeti plains. Arrive in the Seronera area and settle into your comfortable camp. In addition, enjoy dinner and relax in the heart of the Serengeti.
Highlight: Travel between two faces of the Serengeti as the landscape opens up again.
Day06After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you leave Central Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Then, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final wildlife experience. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and other wildlife. Afterward, ascend the crater and continue to Arusha for your departure.
Highlight: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final chance at spotting the elusive black rhino.
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This 6 Days Tanzania Great Wildebeest Migration Safari can be fully customized according to your travel dates, interests, accommodation preferences, and budget. Add extra nights in the Serengeti, upgrade your accommodation, include a cultural experience or hot-air balloon safari, or combine your safari with Mount Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar. To time your trip well, read our guide to the Great Migration, Serengeti calving season guide and best time to visit Serengeti. See what past travelers say about us on SafariBookings, TripAdvisor and Google reviews, or read our customer reviews page.
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