6 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari

Join Big Three Tours and Safaris on a thrilling 6 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari, designed to showcase the country’s most iconic landscapes and legendary wildlife. This expertly guided journey features immersive game drives through Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of the Serengeti, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Experience the magic of the Great Migration (seasonal), track the Big Five, and unwind in handpicked safari lodges and tented camps.

DETAILED ITINERARY 

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Start Your Safari Adventure

• Morning pickup in Arusha by your professional Big Three Tours guide.
• Drive in a 4×4 Land Cruiser to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds.
• Spot giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, and possibly rare species like the fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk. Watch predators such as lions lurking near the Tarangire River.

Overnight Stay: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Scenic Drive to the Serengeti

• After breakfast, journey through the Ngorongoro Highlands, past Maasai villages and Lake Manyara.
• Arrive in Serengeti National Park, one of the most renowned safari destinations in Africa.
• Settle into Kati Kati Tented Camp, ideally located for tracking the Great Wildebeest Migration depending on the season.

Overnight Stay: Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Wildlife Viewing in the Heart of the Serengeti

• Early morning game drive to spot lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action.
• Explore the Seronera Valley, a prime area for predator sightings and classic savannah views.
• Visit watering holes where animals gather during the dry season.

Highlights:
Predators on the hunt
Herds of giraffe, buffalo, wildebeest
Migration sightings (seasonal)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Kati Kati Tented Camp

Day 4: Northern or Western Serengeti Game Drive

Track the Great Migration or Resident Wildlife

• Travel to the northern or western Serengeti depending on migration patterns.
• Discover iconic kopjes where lions sunbathe and cheetahs prowl.
• Watch elephant families, hyenas, and vultures interacting near kill sites.

Highlights:
Possible wildebeest crossings (July–Oct)
Elephant and predator sightings
Serene bush picnic lunch

Meals Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Kati Kati Tented Camp

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Last Game Drive & Crater Rim Arrival

• Morning game drive in central Serengeti—perfect for capturing predator-prey action.
• After a picnic lunch, head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Arrive at the Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, perched near the crater rim with incredible panoramic views.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha

Big Five Safari in a Natural Wonder

• Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to over 25,000 animals in a collapsed volcanic caldera.
• Spot the Big Five (lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, elephant) in just a few hours, along with zebras, gazelles, hippos, and flamingos.
• After a crater-floor picnic lunch, begin the scenic drive back to Arusha for drop-off.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch