Best 6 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari

Overview

The best 6 days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari is a focused northern Tanzania safari designed around the seasonal movement of wildebeest and zebra through the Serengeti ecosystem. Starting from Arusha, the route begins in Tarangire National Park, known for elephants, baobab trees, birdlife and classic savannah wildlife, before continuing through Mto wa Mbu towards Serengeti National Park. The itinerary gives special attention to Western Serengeti and the Grumeti River area, where herds gather during the June to September migration season when nature, rainfall and animal movement shape the daily safari plan. Guests then continue through Central Serengeti for more wildlife viewing before finishing with a full game drive in Ngorongoro Crater and returning to Arusha. This migration safari is suitable for travellers who want a compact but wildlife-rich Tanzania safari with Tarangire, Serengeti migration areas and Ngorongoro Crater included in one 6-day route.

Highlights

Best 6 days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari following the Great Migration route in northern Tanzania
Designed for the peak migration months of June, July, August and September
Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees
Travel into Serengeti National Park for game drives across grasslands, savannahs, woodlands and open plains
Focus on Western Serengeti and the Grumeti River area during the seasonal wildebeest and zebra movement

Continue to Central Serengeti for resident wildlife, predators and classic Serengeti scenery
Visit Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania's most concentrated wildlife areas
Opportunity to see wildebeest, zebra, elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles and many bird species
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle with open roof and professional English-speaking safari guide

Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast in Arusha, depart early for Tarangire National Park. On arrival, begin a game drive through landscapes known for enormous termite mounds, ancient baobab trees, diverse birdlife and large elephant populations. Regular sightings may include lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes and baboons. After wildlife viewing in Tarangire, continue towards the Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara area for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Accommodation: Camp or lodge near Lake Manyara / Ngorongoro area

Day 2

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, collect lunch boxes and begin the journey west and north towards Serengeti National Park. The route introduces the scale, beauty and open landscapes of northern Tanzania while your driver-guide helps spot animals and birds along the way. After a picnic lunch, continue with game viewing in the Serengeti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for grasslands, savannahs, woodlands and mountain scenery. Wildlife may include elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos and crocodiles.

Day 3

Serengeti Migration Safari to Western Serengeti

Travel towards the Western Serengeti, the corridor where the Great Migration may pass during the June to September season. This area is especially important when large numbers of wildebeest and zebra gather strength to cross the Grumeti River. Game drives focus on migration movement, predator activity, birdlife and forest areas where colobus monkeys may be found. Each day in this region is shaped by rainfall, wildlife movement and sightings.

Day 4

Western Serengeti to Central Serengeti

Begin with another game drive in the Western Serengeti, allowing more time to follow the migratory herds and observe the challenges they face in their annual movement. Beyond the migration, the area also supports resident wildlife and rich birdlife, with possible sightings of hippos and raptors. In the afternoon, drive back towards Central Serengeti for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Day 5

Full Game Drive in Central Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy another game drive in Central Serengeti. This day gives more time to search for migratory herds where present, as well as resident wildlife across one of Africa's most famous safari landscapes. Your guide will focus on wildlife movement, predator sightings and seasonal opportunities, with chances to see wildebeest, zebra, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, hippos and many bird species.

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater and descend into the crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch. The crater is known for grassland, forest, swamp and permanent water sources that support a high concentration of wildlife. Possible sightings include lions, waterbucks, hippos, baboons, black rhinos, leopards, hyenas, jackals, buffaloes, warthogs and gazelles. Maasai communities also share the wider conservation area with wildlife. In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha.

Inclusions

Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with open roof
Park fees
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Professional driver-guide
Campsites or lodge accommodation as arranged
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners during the safari
1.5 litre bottle of drinking water per day
Drinking water during safari drives
Related safari services
Government taxes
Crew wages
First aid kit
Bush chef where applicable

Exclusions

Travel insurance and medical insurance
International and domestic flights
Tanzania visa fees
Personal items
Tips for safari guide and chef
Soda and alcoholic beverages
Extra activities not listed in the itinerary

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Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with open roof
Park fees
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Professional driver-guide
Campsites or lodge accommodation as arranged
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners during the safari
1.5 litre bottle of drinking water per day
Drinking water during safari drives
Related safari services
Government taxes
Crew wages
First aid kit
Bush chef where applicable

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