Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzania via Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Serengeti National Park's wild plains during the wildebeest migration
02 Embark on an adventure to Tarangire National Park, renowned as the "Elephant's Paradise"
03 Experience the thrills of the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with diverse wildlife
04 Travel through the incredible Ngorongoro highlands with a stop at the crater rim

Indulge your passion for wildlife on this exhilarating 5-day wildebeest migration safari from Arusha during the green season. Explore Tarangire National Park, a haven for elephants, continue to the endless wild plains of Serengeti National Park, and travel via the magnificent Ngorongoro highlands and crater rim. The journey culminates with a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, where a profusion of animals awaits.

The journey culminates with a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, where a profusion of animals awaits.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After a tasty breakfast in the morning, we will head to Tarangire National Park. Although most people overlook it because of its neighbouring, more popular parks, Tarangire is a perfect spot for game viewing. The park is always crowded with animals from June to late October, which is the dry season.
Most animals gather around the Tarangire River in search of water, which makes it a perfect spot for game viewing. The park is usually quiet, and animals like elephants, warthogs, hyenas, impalas, and a wide variety of bird species are found here.
Before sunset, you will be taken to your camp or lodge in Manyara (Mto Wa Mbu) for an overnight stay.

Day 02

Mto Wa Mbu to Central Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

Start your day by departing for Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti) via the incredible Ngorongoro highlands. This scenic route passes along the crater rim, and we will stop for a magnificent view of the crater before proceeding to Serengeti.
Serengeti National Park is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa and offers the spectacular wildebeest migration. The park is also home to all the big predators and has a fabulous landscape. We will retire to our accommodation in the late hours, and overnight we stay in Central Serengeti.

Day 03

Western Corridor Game Drive in Serengeti

After breakfast, we head towards the western reaches of Serengeti National Park, also known as the Western Corridor. We will do a game drive en route from the Seronera area to the Western Corridor area. On this day, we will be exploring Serengeti and will take you to all the great spots for animal viewing.
You will learn all about this oldest ecosystem on earth and get a chance to enjoy the great show of the wildebeest migration. In order to maximize your chance of seeing this great phenomenon, all routes and accommodation will depend on the visiting time.

Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, we get right on the road towards the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Our drive takes you back through the Serengeti via different routes, offering plenty of opportunities to spot different animals. As far as the eye can see, you may spot thousands upon thousands of beautiful animals in herds.
Wildebeests and zebras migrate together, as do tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant, and the most respected group of animals - predators. You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, hyenas, and, last but not least, the king himself, the lion. Dinner and overnight will be on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in nearby Karatu town, according to the standard and the type of accommodation requested from our options.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the crater with your lunch box and enjoy a game drive for more than 7 hours. We will start the day with an early game drive in the crater. The area is filled with beautiful bird sounds and plenty of fresh air, and the crater harbours animals such as elands, buffaloes, cheetahs, leopards, lions, hippos, and several antelopes. After lunch, we will head to Arusha, bringing the tour to an end.