Tanzania Great Migration Safari
- Duration: 7 Days & 6 Nights | Style: Exclusive Guided Safari
Experience the wonder of the Great Wildebeest Migration and Big Five safaris in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro—without the stress of long drives or missing key wildlife moments. This flexible itinerary features scenic flights, expert-led game drives, and handpicked accommodations tailored to your travel preferences and budget.
Witness one of the world’s most breathtaking wildlife events with our Wildebeest Migration Safari, featuring both the Central Serengeti (Seronera) and the Western Corridor—home to the dramatic Grumeti River crossing, typically seen from May to July. This thoughtfully designed itinerary prioritizes game viewing and comfort, concluding with a scenic flight back to Arusha to minimize road travel.
You’ll also explore the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in wildlife and stunning landscapes. As a flexible sample itinerary, it can be fully customized to match your travel preferences, the season, and the migration’s movement. A variety of accommodations are available to suit every budget, without compromising on experience. Our expert consultants will help you tailor every detail, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable safari. Please note, the migration’s timing and routes may shift annually due to rainfall and grazing patterns—but we’ll help you catch nature at its most spectacular.
Introduction
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park Your journey begins with a warm meet-and-greet from your guide, followed by a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its majestic baobab trees and the country’s largest concentration of elephants, Tarangire offers spectacular wildlife viewing. Keep your eyes open for giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and big cats during an exciting game drive. Lunch is served at a shaded picnic site near the Tarangire River, with lively views of playful monkeys and baboons.
Recommended Lodges:
Escarpment Lodge
Migombani Camp
Pamoja Lodge
Meals: Dinner (D)
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife habitats and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the crater floor during a morning game drive, with opportunities to spot elephants, hippos, wildebeest, zebras, and predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch at Hippo Lake and conclude with a stop at Lake Magadi, a shallow soda lake often dotted with flamingos.
Recommended Lodges:
Melia Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw by Nyikani
Serena Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B/L/D)
Depart for the legendary Serengeti after breakfast, passing through the picturesque Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive in the Seronera region—known for year-round wildlife and the Seronera River, which attracts diverse species. Game viewing continues en route to your lodge, where you’ll check in for lunch. Later in the afternoon, embark on another game drive as the plains come alive under the golden African sun.
Recommended Lodges:
Anga’ta Lodge
Sound of Silence
Pumba Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B/L/D)
Begin the day with an optional hot air balloon safari for panoramic views of the savannah (pre-booking required). After breakfast, spend the full day exploring Seronera, rich with elephants, lions, antelope, and possibly witnessing the Great Migration or calving season, depending on the time of year. Varied terrain and plentiful wildlife make this a day full of photographic moments and memorable encounters.
Recommended Lodges:
Anga’ta Lodge
Sound of Silence
Pumba Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B/L/D)
After breakfast, travel westward into the Serengeti’s Western Corridor, characterized by the Grumeti and Mbalageti rivers. These riverbanks host dense forests and are hotspots for zebra, wildebeest, predators, and abundant birdlife. Watch for crocodiles and hippos near the river, and massive herds gathering at waterholes during the migration season.
Recommended Lodges:
Anantya Serengeti
Mbuzi Mawe Lodge
Serengeti River Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B/L/D)
Spend the day exploring the Western Corridor, a migration hotspot from May to July. The Grumeti River sustains rich biodiversity year-round, offering chances to see dramatic crossings, predator-prey interactions, and scenic landscapes. Expect encounters with large herds of herbivores, hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife.
Recommended Lodges:
Anantya Serengeti
Mbuzi Mawe Lodge
Serengeti River Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B/L/D)
Enjoy a final morning game drive as you head toward the Grumeti airstrip. Soak in the last sights of the Serengeti before boarding your scenic flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing lunch as you reflect on a safari filled with adventure, wildlife, and unforgettable memories.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (B/L)
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