6 Days Exploring The Wildebeest Migration In Africa

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From Price

$ 1,220 / person

Duration

6 Days

Tour Type

Wildlife Safari

Trip Overview

Experience the ultimate Northern Tanzania safari on this 6-day adventure through some of the region’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, where vast elephant herds and majestic baobab trees set the scene for your first game drives. Morning and afternoon safaris give you the chance to spot lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and a wide variety of birds before heading to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Next, explore the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, descending into its wildlife-rich floor for a full day of game viewing. From there, travel to the Ndutu area in the southern Serengeti, where the wildebeest calving season (January–March) draws predators and creates unforgettable wildlife encounters. Spend two full days exploring this area with your guide, witnessing lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and vast herds of grazing animals. The safari concludes with a final morning game drive in Ndutu before returning to Arusha, leaving you with lasting memories of Tanzania’s wild beauty.

Highlights

Morning and afternoon game drives in Tarangire National Park among elephants, lions, and baobab trees.

Scenic drives and wildlife spotting across the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Highlands, ending back in Arusha.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day wildlife experience in a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Explore the Ndutu plains during the wildebeest calving season, with predators in action.

Itinerary In Details

Day 1 : Begin the adventure Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. After a short briefing, you’ll drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Spend the day exploring the park’s diverse landscapes and wildlife, including lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species. In the late afternoon, you’ll head to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 2 : Tarangire Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

After an early breakfast, set out for a morning game drive in Tarangire, taking advantage of the cooler hours when wildlife is more active. Watch for predators on the prowl and elephants gathering around the Tarangire River. Later in the day, depart for the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy the scenic drive and arrive at your accommodation in time for dinner and an overnight stay on the crater rim or nearby.

Day 3 : Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Drive to Ndutu

Start the day with an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater floor offers one of the best wildlife viewing experiences in Africa, with chances to see the Big Five, hippos, flamingos, and more in a dramatic setting. After lunch inside the crater, ascend and continue your journey to the Ndutu area in the southern Serengeti, arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Day 4 : Full Day Game Drive in Ndutu

Spend the entire day exploring the Ndutu region, a prime location for the wildebeest calving season between January and March. This area is teeming with predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, drawn by the abundance of newborns. Game drives here often offer close encounters with wildlife across the open plains, woodlands, and lakes of Ndutu. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and relaxation under the stars.

Day 5 : Full Day Game Drive in Ndutu

Today offers another full day in the heart of the calving migration. Depending on wildlife movements, your guide may take you to different zones within the Ndutu area for fresh sightings. The landscape changes subtly throughout the region, allowing for a variety of wildlife experiences. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your game drive. Later, return to your accommodation for a final dinner in the wild.

Day 6 : Morning Game Drive and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, head out for a short morning game drive in Ndutu, soaking in the last moments of the safari and capturing a few final photos. Then begin your drive back to Arusha, with lunch en route and scenic views along the way. You’ll arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon or early evening, where your unforgettable 6-day safari concludes.

Includes

  • All national park and conservation area entry fees
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All scheduled game drives and crater descent
  • 4 nights’ accommodation in specified camps/lodges
  • All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Bottled drinking water and soft drinks during game drives
  • Transfers to/from Arusha (or airport if arranged)

Excludes

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic beverages unless specified
  • Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, souvenirs)

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