5 Day Great Migration Safari – Tanzania

This 5-day Great Migration Safari is designed around witnessing the seasonal wildebeest migration across the Serengeti ecosystem. The itinerary follows Tanzania’s Northern Circuit and prioritizes time in the Serengeti migration zones depending on the season of travel. It is ideal for travelers seeking maximum wildlife action at an affordable price, with budget tented accommodation and professional local guides.

Best Migration Viewing Periods

Dec–Mar: Southern Serengeti (calving)
Apr–Jun: Central & Western corridors
Jul–Oct: Northern Serengeti river crossings
Nov: Transition period

Group Size Price (USD per person)
Solo $2,250
2 Pax $1,950
3–4 Pax $1,650
5–6 Pax $1,020

Tour Plan:

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha after breakfast for Tarangire National Park, known for giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Game drive with picnic lunch and excellent chances to see elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras. Overnight in Karatu.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park. Your guide selects the best Serengeti sector based on current migration movement. Afternoon migration-tracking game drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Full-day game drives focused on locating and following migration herds. Possible sightings include wildebeest and zebra mega-herds, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and seasonal river crossings.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning game drive in the Serengeti migration areas, then drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area or Karatu with wildlife viewing en route.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive with strong chances to see the Big Five including black rhino. Picnic lunch, then return to Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Include:

– Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
– Professional English-speaking guide
– Migration tracking planning
– Park and crater fees
– Budget tented accommodation
– All meals per itinerary
– Bottled drinking water
– Arusha pick-up and drop-off

Exclude

– International flights
– Visa fees
– Travel insurance
– Tips and personal expenses
– Optional activities

Price per person

From $ 2,545

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