6 Days Tanzania Great Wildebeest Migration Safari – Northern Serengeti & Mara River.
Trip Description
Experience an unforgettable 6 Days Tanzania Great Wildebeest Migration Safari through Tarangire National Park, Northern Serengeti, Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Follow the spectacular wildebeest migration, explore the Mara River region, enjoy exciting game drives, and discover some of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife landscapes.
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Tour Type: Private Upper Mid-Range Safari
- Start: Arusha / Kilimanjaro
Trip Overview
This 6 Days Tanzania Great Wildebeest Migration Safari takes you deep into Northern Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations. Begin with Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs before travelling to Northern Serengeti, where 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.
Trip Highlights
- Experience the Great Wildebeest Migration
- Explore Tarangire National Park
- See large herds of elephants
- Discover Northern Serengeti
- Explore the Mara River region
- Search for wildebeest and zebra herds
- Look for lions, leopards and cheetahs
- Explore Central Serengeti
- Stay in comfortable lodges and tented camps
- Enjoy a private Tanzania safari
Full Itinerary
Day by Day Plan
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha toward Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy an exciting game drive while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and colorful birdlife before heading to your comfortable accommodation for dinner and overnight.
- Accommodation: Eileen's Trees Inn
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2
Tarangire to Northern Serengeti National Park
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 fascinating wildlife.
- Accommodation: Kenzan Migration Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3
Full-Day Northern Serengeti National Park
Spend 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. Explore areas around the Mara River and enjoy exceptional opportunities for wildlife photography and unforgettable safari experiences.
- Accommodation: Kenzan Migration Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4
Full-Day Northern Serengeti National Park
Enjoy another full day in Northern Serengeti, giving you more time to follow wildlife movements and explore different parts of the migration region. Your experienced guide will monitor the location of the herds and search for exciting wildlife encounters, including predators and large concentrations of wildebeest and zebras.
- Accommodation: Kenzan Migration Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Northern Serengeti before travelling south toward Central Serengeti. Continue observing wildlife along the way as you pass through the vast Serengeti plains. Arrive in the Seronera area, settle into your comfortable camp, enjoy dinner, and relax in the heart of the Serengeti.
- Accommodation: Serengeti Wildebeest Camps
- Meal Plan:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you leave Central Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a final wildlife experience, searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and other wildlife. Afterward, ascend the crater and continue to Arusha for your departure.
- Accommodation: No accommodation – Departure Day
- Meal Plan:Breakfast & Lunch
Safari Inclusions
- Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional safari guide throughout
- Airport transfers
- National park entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Mid-range accommodation as specified
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Drinking water during the safari
- Government taxes
Safari Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
- Any service not listed under inclusions
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