6-Day Wildebeest Migration Safari – Central Serengeti
Get close to the action with this 6-day safari focused on the Great Wildebeest Migration. Designed to maximize your chances of seeing migrating herds, predator hunts, and iconic savannah landscapes, this tour takes you through Tanzania’s most spectacular parks—Serengeti and Ngorongoro—during peak migration months.
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Destinations: Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu
Safari Type: Private or Small Group Lodge Safari
Starting Point: Arusha, Tanzania
Safari Highlights
Track the migrating wildebeest in Central Serengeti
Possible sightings of river crossings (depending on season)
High chances to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas
Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater – home of the Big Five
Stunning views of savannahs, crater walls, and wildlife-packed plains
Option for hot air balloon safari (extra cost)
🗓️ Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Pick-up at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport. Transfer to your hotel for safari briefing and rest.
Overnight in Arusha.
Day 2: Arusha to Central Serengeti
Take a scenic flight or long drive into Serengeti National Park. Begin afternoon game drive tracking the herds and predators.
Overnight in Serengeti (Lodge or Tented Camp).
Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Explore the central migration corridor. Look out for large wildebeest herds, big cats, and dramatic predator-prey encounters.
Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 4: Morning Safari – Transfer to Ngorongoro
Optional sunrise drive or hot air balloon safari. Later, head to Ngorongoro with game viewing along the way.
Overnight on Crater Rim or in Karatu.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Karatu
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. Spot rhinos, elephants, lions, and hippos in this natural enclosure.
Overnight in Karatu.
Day 6: Karatu to Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, return to Arusha for airport transfer or overnight stay (optional).
End of tour.
✅ What’s Included
Park entry and conservation fees
5 nights’ accommodation (safari lodges or tented camps)
Meals as per itinerary (Full board during safari)
Private safari vehicle with English-speaking guide
Airport transfers
Bottled water during safari
Domestic flight (if selected) or overland transport to Serengeti
❌ What’s Not Included
International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon)
Tips and personal expenses
Drinks not mentioned in the itinerary