best 5 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration

The 5 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration takes you to Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire National Park. These are some of the premier destinations in the Northern safari circuit in Tanzania. The 5 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration tour includes the Great Migration experience and the Big 5 game viewing. Each of the destinations on this itinerary promises sensational wilderness experiences and encounters, starting with Serengeti National Park, a 14,763 sq. km vast savanna Park in Tanzania.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area will be your second destination to explore as per this itinerary. The Ngorongoro is home to the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. At Ngorongoro, you will be left mesmerized by the views of the countless wildlife and lush savanna plains. Proceed further to the Serengeti National Park, an extensive savanna Protected Area in Africa, and an excellent place to experience the best of the Great Migration. The entire journey to witness the Great Migration in Tanzania will begin and end in Arusha.

The Summary of the Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & transfer to Hotel in Arusha

Day 2: Pick up at hotel & Travel to Serengeti

Day 3: Great Migration Experience with an Expert

Day 4: Drive to Ngorongoro, an afternoon Game drive

Day 5: Game drive & Transfer to Arusha

The Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & transfer to Hotel in Arusha

Meet your senior driver guide at the Kilimanjaro Airport and you will be taken to the nearby hotel in Arusha. Driving to Arusha will you about an hour and upon arrival, check in your hotel. Have the rest of the evening for relaxation in your hotel and also reviewing your itinerary. Our safari expert will be present to take you through the itinerary and provide deep insight on what you should expect. You will have a leisurely dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Accommodation options

• Budget: New Hotel Aquiline Arusha or Arusha Backpackers Hotel
• Midrange: Palace Hotel Arusha or Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana
• Luxury: Gran Melia Arusha in Tanzania

Meals: B&B

Day 2: Pick up at hotel & Travel to Serengeti

Enjoy a hefty breakfast, and you will be met by a senior Tanzania driver guide. Later, be ready to start your journey to Serengeti which is about 6-7 hours’ drive. Navigate through the spectacular countryside characterized by vast Maasai plains and appreciate the breathtaking views en route.

Arrive early at the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s iconic destination, for you to witness the Great Migration and Big 5. Check in your safari lodge and relax, enjoy a leisurely then continue with the late afternoon game drive. As you immerse yourself in the wilderness of Serengeti, expect to encounter some of the Park’s wildlife species while still active for the day.

Accommodation options

• Budget: Lobo Wildlife Lodge Serengeti
• Midrange: Olakira Migration Camp by Asilia or Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
• Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.

Meals: Full –board

Day 3: Great Migration Experience with an Expert

Wake up early before dawn, embark on the morning game drive. Today, you will have a combined Big 5 game tour and the Great Migration. The Northern section of Serengeti offers an exceptional Great Migration experience, a lifetime opportunity for you to observe millions of wildebeests and other wildlife. In addition to wildebeest, expect to also spot gazelles, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and lions, plus bird species. After the unforgettable wildlife experience, drive back to the safari camp or lodge to relax.

Accommodation options

• Budget: Lobo Wildlife Lodge Serengeti
• Midrange: Olakira Migration Camp by Asilia or Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
• Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.

Meals: Full –board

Day 4: Drive to Ngorongoro, an afternoon Game drive

Get up early to prepare and also settle for breakfast. After the hefty breakfast, check out, and today’s morning will include a transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater. As you exit Serengeti, expect to spot many more wildlife. Continue from Serengeti to the Olduvai Gorge for a historical learning experience. Leave Olduvai Gorge for Ngorongoro, where you will enjoy an unforgettable game drive in the afternoon.

Some of the diverse wildlife to see on a tour in Ngorongoro include zebras, black rhinos, elephants, leopards, lions, giraffes, wildebeests, and spotted hyenas. The common birds to stand a chance to spot include the secretary birds, Kori bustards, Grey crowned cranes, Great white pelicans, and African spoonbills.

Accommodation options

• Budget: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
• Midrange: Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
• Luxury: Ngorongoro Lodge by Melia

Meals: Full –board

Day 5: Game drive & Transfer to Arusha

Before you bid farewell to Ngorongoro, embark on the last game drive session in a 4×4 safari vehicle. With the local expert present, you will head towards the enriching section of Ngorongoro Crater. Spend a good time searching for Ngorongoro’s diverse wildlife, and after, proceed back to Arusha, which marks the end of 5 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration.

End of Safari

The Safari Cost Includes

• Game drives with a guide
• Travel by a 4WD vehicle and driver guide services from Tanzania.
• Park entrance fees.
• Airport transfers.
• A bottle of drinking water.

The Safari Cost Excludes

• Tips
• Laundry services.
• Telephone expenses
• Shopping
• All premium drinks/beverages
• All optional tourism activities.