6-Day Great Wildebeest Migration Adventure in Tanzania

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival – Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arrive in Arusha and begin your adventure with a drive to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its ancient baobabs and massive elephant population, Tarangire offers a perfect warm-up before entering the migration zone. Along the way, enjoy game drives spotting giraffes, buffalo, and predators resting under acacia trees. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp near the park, preparing for your journey deeper into the migration route.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Karatu Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire – Lake Ndutu (Southern Serengeti – Migration Calving Zone)

Depart Tarangire after breakfast and drive toward Lake Ndutu in the southern Serengeti ecosystem, a critical area for the Great Migration during the calving season (Dec–March). Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive. During this period, over 8,000 wildebeest calves are born each day, attracting predators like lions and hyenas. The lush plains offer exceptional visibility for dramatic predator-prey interactions. Overnight in a mobile camp for close-up views.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive – Ndutu Plains (Migration Hotspot)

Spend a full day tracking the migration across the short-grass plains of Ndutu. Early morning drives offer the best light and predator activity. You’ll witness large herds spread across the horizon, thousands of calves taking their first steps, and predators in stealth mode. The area allows off-road driving, which is ideal for getting close to the action. A picnic lunch in the bush lets you maximize time with the herds. Return to camp for dinner and storytelling by the fire.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu – Central Serengeti (Seronera Region)

After breakfast, game-drive en route to Central Serengeti, a year-round wildlife hotspot. Along the way, follow migration corridors and observe how the herds navigate their journey northward. Seronera is known for its large lion population and big cats like cheetahs and leopards. The area also hosts resident wildebeest and zebra, providing hunting opportunities even when the main migration moves on. Enjoy an evening game drive and overnight in a tented camp or lodge.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti- Ngorongoro Crater

Today you venture deeper into the Serengeti plains based on where the herds are located—either north toward the Grumeti River (May–June) or westward depending on the season. Your expert guide will track the movement patterns using local updates. The drama intensifies as wildebeest gather near rivers, hesitant but pressured by the masses to cross—often under threat from crocodiles. Witnessing a crossing is rare and thrilling. Then Starting drive to Ngorongoro for Overnight.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater (World Heritage Site)

Wake early for game drives across open plains teeming with wildebeest, zebra, and newly born calves. The sheer density of life is overwhelming—paired with predator activity at its peak. The off-road freedom in this part of the conservation area allows your guide to get close to thrilling scenes.
Final game drive and ascend the forested slopes into the Ngorongoro Highlands. You’ll descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater—one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries. The crater hosts an incredible density of wildlife, including black rhino, lions, buffalo, elephants, and large flocks of flamingos on Lake Magadi. The balance of resident and migratory animals offers a dramatic day then you’ll drive back to Arusha. Depart with vivid memories of thundering hooves, predator hunts, and vast African skies—hallmarks of the Great Migration experience.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.