5-Day Wildebeest Migration Safari – From Zanzibar

Five days from Arusha to the Northern Serengeti and back, with Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and two nights close to the Mara River crossings.

Where you'll go

1. Day 1Arusha to Tarangire National Park

   An early departure from Arusha to Tarangire, known for elephant herds and baobab trees. Look for lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and birds, with a picnic lunch in the park, then drive to Karatu.

   Tarangire / KaratuOvernight: Marera Valley Lodge, KaratuMeals: L, D

2. Day 2Ngorongoro Crater to the Central Serengeti

   After an early breakfast, descend into the crater: lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos and, with luck, the rare black rhino. Then continue into the Serengeti, where the landscape opens onto wide plains.

   Ngorongoro / SerengetiOvernight: Signature Tented Camp, Central SerengetiMeals: B, L, D

3. Day 3Central Serengeti to the Northern Serengeti

   An early morning game drive in the Central Serengeti, good for lions, cheetahs and leopards. After breakfast, head north towards the migration and arrive in the afternoon.

   Serengeti / Northern SerengetiOvernight: Ang'ata Migration Camp, Northern SerengetiMeals: B, L, D

4. Day 4Full-day game drive in the Northern Serengeti

   The highlight of the safari: large numbers of wildebeest gathering at the riverbanks, seasonal river crossings, and crocodiles and predators waiting nearby. Return to camp in the evening.

   Northern SerengetiOvernight: Ang'ata Migration Camp, Northern SerengetiMeals: B, L, D

5. Day 5Flight from the Serengeti to Arusha

   After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a scenic flight to Arusha with aerial views of the plains.

   ArushaMeals: B

Meals: B = breakfast · L = lunch · D = dinner

Prices per person

In US dollars, per person, for your own private trip. The more people travel together, the lower the price for each person.

Children aged 3–11 pay 70% of the adult price. International flights, visas and tips are not included. Prices can change in the Christmas and New Year weeks — your quote confirms the final price.

Prices are charged in US dollars. Other currencies are a guide only.

Route map

When to go

This trip runs all year. Here is how each month usually feels — the rainy months are quieter and often cheaper.

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