Follow the thunder of the Great Wildebeest Migration across the Serengeti, combined with giant elephant herds in Tarangire and the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater.
The 6 Day Great Migration Safari is specifically engineered to track the greatest wildlife spectacle on our planet: over 1.5 million blue wildebeest, 300,000 zebras, and hundreds of thousands of gazelles marching across the Serengeti ecosystem in an endless quest for fresh grazing and water.
Our mobile-tracking safari setup ensures your itinerary dynamically adjusts to where the herds are actually grazing, maximizing your chances of witnessing dramatic river crossings or high-speed big cat hunts.
Geographic Profile
Daily walking times range from 4 to 7 hours across distinct biomes (rainforest, heath, alpine desert, and arctic summit scree). Elevation gains are strategically calculated to give your body adequate time to produce oxygen-carrying red blood cells naturally.
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Day by day • Detailed daily breakdown
Meet your safari guide in Arusha after breakfast and journey south into Tarangire National Park. Known as the home of giants, Tarangire is famous for ancient baobab trees that tower above golden plains and dry river valleys. Spend the day tracking large elephant family herds along the Tarangire River, observing their fascinating social interactions and bathing rituals. Watch for tree-climbing lions, leopards resting in sausage trees, giraffes, zebras, and impalas before checking into your lodge on the park boundary for sunset drinks. • Drive Time: 2 hours from Arusha (110 km) • Game Drive Duration: 5 - 6 hours • Highlights: Hundreds of elephants, ancient baobab trees, Tarangire riverbed wildlife • Activity: Full Day Game Drive
Leave Tarangire early and traverse the lush agricultural highlands of Karatu before entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Pass through the dramatic Naabi Hill Gate into the Serengeti plains. Proceed on an exhilarating afternoon game drive through the Seronera Valley. The abundant permanent water sources of the Seronera River attract huge resident populations of plains herbivores and the highest density of big cats in Africa. End the day at your authentic tented safari camp under a canopy of stars. • Drive Time: 5 hours with scenic wildlife transit • Game Drive Duration: 3 - 4 hours afternoon drive • Highlights: Great Rift Valley escarpment, Seronera big cats, vast savanna horizons • Activity: Transit & Afternoon Game Drive
Depart the central plains and travel deeper into the seasonal migration corridor (Kogatende in the North from July to October, or Western Corridor Grumeti from May to July). As you drive north along the Bologonja and Lobo hills, watch the landscape change into rolling acacia ridges and granite kopjes. Encounter mega-herds of wildebeest and zebras gathered along migration routes, flanked by opportunistic predators including hyena clans, cheetahs, and territorial lion prides. Arrive at your camp near the migration action. • Game Drive: Full day migration game drive en route • Highlights: Massive columns of wildebeest and zebra, kopje predators, wild river valleys • Activity: Full Day Migration Game Drive
Spend a full day devoted to the Great Migration. Depending on the season, head to the banks of the Mara River where thousands of wildebeest nervously congregate on high bluffs, building the courage to plunge into surging waters fraught with colossal Nile crocodiles. Witness the raw intensity of dust, splashing hooves, and predators waiting in ambush. In calving season (January to March), explore the southern Ndutu plains where 8,000 wildebeest calves are born daily, attracting swift cheetahs and leopard hunts. Enjoy a scenic bush picnic lunch surrounded by wild nature. • Game Drive: Morning & afternoon intensive migration drives • Highlights: River crossing dynamics, crocodile encounters, predatory chase scenes • Activity: Full Day River Crossing / Migration Safari
Begin your return journey south with an early morning game drive, watching the golden dawn illuminate the boundless Serengeti plains. Keep your cameras ready for leopards lounging on horizontal tree branches and jackals hunting in the morning mist. Stop for lunch at Naabi Hill before ascending into the cool, forested highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Reach your lodge situated on the crater rim in time to watch the sun drop behind the caldera wall. • Drive Time: 5 - 6 hours with game viewing transit • Highlights: Morning predator hunts, scenic transit across Serengeti, crater rim vistas • Activity: Morning Game Drive & Transit
Descend early through the mist into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, the ultimate natural wildlife enclosure. The fertile 260 sq km crater floor is home to over 25,000 large mammals, including all members of the Big Five. Track black rhinos across open grasslands, watch resident lion prides stalking wildebeest near Lake Magadi, and photograph majestic tusker elephants in the Lerai Forest. After a scenic picnic lunch beside the hippo-filled Ngoitoktok Springs, ascend the crater walls and transfer back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport. • Crater Safari: 5 - 6 hours on caldera floor • Transfer to Arusha: 3.5 hours • Highlights: Black rhinos, Ngoitoktok hippo pool, Big Five density • Activity: 6-Hour Crater Floor Safari & Transfer
On trekking itineraries, we provide four-season expedition mountain tents with thick high-density foam sleeping pads, private chemical toilet tents, and a spacious all-weather mess tent with dining tables and back-supported chairs. On safari days, lodging matches your chosen comfort tier (hand-picked eco-lodges or luxury tented safari camps with en-suite bathrooms and solar hot water).
Preparation
This trip requires good cardiovascular fitness and leg endurance. Prior mountaineering experience is not mandatory, but you should be capable of walking 5 to 7 hours per day with a 6–8 kg daypack. We recommend 8 to 12 weeks of training before departure: stair climbing, trail hiking with a loaded backpack, and aerobic workouts (jogging, swimming, cycling).
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From $1,980 per person
Regular: $2,250
Private Treks: Start any day of the year you choose. No penalty for solo or duo parties.
Open Group Treks: Scheduled weekly departures during the dry seasons (June–October & December–March).
Solo Climbers: Join an existing open departure or book a dedicated private expedition.
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The migration is a continuous year-round circular cycle: (1) December to March: Southern Serengeti and Ndutu for the great calving season; (2) April to June: Western Corridor along the Grumeti River; (3) July to October: Northern Serengeti and Kogatende along the Mara River for dramatic crossings; (4) November: Herds move south through Lobo and Central Seronera.
Between July and October, our 6-day migration itinerary bases you directly in the Northern Serengeti / Kogatende sector within minutes of key Mara River crossing points (Crossings 1 through 10). While crossings are natural and unpredictable, spending dedicated days along the river gives you the highest possible chance of witnessing one.
You travel in a customized 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser featuring a pop-up roof hatch, heavy-duty suspension, high-clearance tires, guaranteed window seats, power inverter for charging camera batteries, a mini-refrigerator with chilled water, and pair of high-powered safari binoculars.
This safari is very relaxed physically and suitable for all ages. Most game viewing occurs comfortably from inside the vehicle. Roads inside the parks can be bumpy ('African massage'), but our professional drivers prioritize smooth handling and regular comfort breaks.
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The definitive 8-day Northern Circuit expedition: immersive game viewing across Tarangire, Lake Manyara, 3 full nights exploring Serengeti sectors, and Ngorongoro Crater.
From $2,850 per person
Lake Manyara, Central Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
Experience Northern Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife parks in 4 action-packed days: groundwater forests of Lake Manyara, predator plains of Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
From $1,190 per person
Common questions
Most of our packages include accommodation, meals, park fees, private 4x4 safari transport, professional guides, airport or hotel transfers, and activities mentioned in the itinerary. Specific inclusions may vary depending on the tour.
Tanzania can be visited year-round, but the best time for safaris is usually during the dry season from June to October. Zanzibar is also beautiful during this period, while Kilimanjaro climbs are ideal from January to March and June to October.
Yes! We specialize in personalized experiences and can tailor your safari, Zanzibar holiday, or Kilimanjaro trek based on your travel style, budget, and preferences.
We offer a variety of accommodations including budget camps, mid-range lodges, luxury safari lodges, beachfront resorts, and mountain camps during Kilimanjaro treks.
We offer both private and group safari options. Private safaris provide a more personalized experience, while group safaris are a great option for travelers looking for a more affordable adventure.
Climbing Kilimanjaro is physically challenging but achievable for most people with proper preparation and determination. Choosing the right route and itinerary greatly improves acclimatization and summit success.
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