Tanzania
6 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari
Starts in Arusha · Ends in Arusha
At a glance
Overview
A private road safari timed around the Great Migration, with three nights in the Serengeti at a camp chosen for the herds’ position on your dates. Lake Manyara at the start and Ngorongoro Crater at the end round off a complete northern circuit.
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Country
- Tanzania
- Start / end
- Arusha to Arusha
- Places visited
- Arusha · Lake Manyara · Karatu · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater
- Best time
- All year — itinerary adjusted to the herds’ position
- Price
- On request
Key inclusions
- Exclusive 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional driver-guide
- Full board on safari
- Airport pick-up
Places you'll visit
Route
- Arusha
- Road Lake Manyara
- Road Karatu
- Road Serengeti
- Road Ngorongoro Crater
- Road Arusha
Day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara – Karatu
Your private guide meets you in Arusha. Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, then up the escarpment to Karatu.
Overnight
Overnight at a lodge in the Karatu area.
Meals
Lunch Dinner
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Day 2: Karatu – Serengeti
Drive across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the Serengeti and on towards the herds.
Overnight
Overnight at a lodge or seasonal tented camp near the migration.
Meals
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
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Day 3: Serengeti
Full day with the migration and its predators.
Overnight
Overnight at a lodge or seasonal tented camp near the migration.
Meals
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
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Day 4: Serengeti
Another full day — river crossings in season, or the endless herds on the plains.
Overnight
Overnight at a lodge or seasonal tented camp near the migration.
Meals
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
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Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro
Game drive out of the Serengeti and back to the Ngorongoro highlands.
Overnight
Overnight at a lodge in the Karatu area or on the crater rim.
Meals
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
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Day 6: Ngorongoro – Arusha
Morning in Ngorongoro Crater with a picnic lunch, then return to Arusha.
Meals
Breakfast Lunch
End of the safari.
Where you stay
Accommodation
Good to know
What's included
What's included
- Park entrance and conservation fees for every park in the itinerary
- Exclusive transport in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation as listed in the day-by-day plan
- Meals as listed in the day-by-day plan (full board while on safari)
- Drinking (mineral) water in the vehicle during game drives
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport)
What's not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for your guide and lodge staff
- Drinks other than drinking water in the vehicle
- Personal items such as laundry, phone calls and souvenirs
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary (for example a hot-air balloon flight)
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
When can I do this safari?
We run this itinerary all year round. Tell us your preferred travel dates and we will plan the safari around them.
How much does this safari cost?
Prices are on request. Your quotation depends on your travel dates, group size and choice of accommodation — send us an enquiry and we will prepare a free quote for you.
Can I customise this itinerary?
Yes. Our safaris are tailor-made — we can adjust the number of days, the lodges and the activities to suit you. Tell us what you would like to change when you enquire.
What's included in this safari?
Highlights of the inclusions: exclusive 4x4 safari vehicle, professional driver-guide, full board on safari, airport pick-up. The full lists of what is and is not included are in the "What's included" section above.
Where are the herds in each month?
Roughly: December–March on the southern plains (calving), April–June moving through the central and western Serengeti, July–October in the north (Mara River crossings), and November heading south again. We plan your camp around your dates.
Is a fly-in option available?
Yes. When the herds are in the far north, flying one way can save a long drive — ask us for the fly-in version.
How do I book?
Send us an enquiry. We will contact you to discuss your plans, then send your quotation. Once you are happy with it, you confirm the booking with a deposit and your safari is confirmed.
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Tailor-made
Customise this safari
Change the days, the lodges or the activities — we will tailor this itinerary to you.
Simple booking
How booking works
- 1 Enquire Send your dates and group size
- 2 Consultation We discuss your plans with you
- 3 Quotation You receive your tailored quote
- 4 Deposit Confirm with a deposit
- 5 Confirmed Your safari is booked
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