6-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari Package

26-10-2025 | Serengeti Migration Safari Packages

Our 6-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari, from $2,100 per person (for 2+ people) or $3,300 solo, is a seasonal mission to the heart of the action. We tailor your trip to the herds: from July to October, we target the Northern Serengeti's dramatic river crossings; from December to March, we focus on the Ndutu calving season. All tours include the predator-rich Central Serengeti and a Ngorongoro Crater finale. Your price covers a private 4x4 safari car, professional guide, 5 nights' lodging, all park fees, and meals; it excludes flights, visas, and tips. This itinerary is fully customizable to suit your personal interests, ensuring a perfect safari adventure. Reach us to get your custom package.

The 6-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari Package Tour Overview

This is not your average safari. The 6-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari is an intensive, purpose-built expedition for those who want to do more than just glimpse the Great Migration; you want to immerse yourself in it. Six days gives us the critical element of time—time to travel to the Serengeti's most remote corners, time to patiently wait for the action to unfold, and time to truly absorb the sheer scale of this natural wonder. It’s a deep dive into the heart of the wild.

We know the migration is a constantly moving target. That’s why this package is not a rigid schedule but a dynamic strategy. Your entire journey is tailored to the time of year you travel. If you come between July and October, our mission is to witness the legendary, dramatic river crossings in the Northern Serengeti. If you travel from December to March, we head south to the Ndutu plains, the vast birthing grounds where the circle of life is on full display. Both seasonal routes are complemented by time in the predator-rich Central Serengeti and a spectacular finale in the Ngorongoro Crater. This is your private tour, in your own 4x4 vehicle with your own expert guide, ensuring a personal and flexible adventure from the moment we pick you up.

The Highlights of the 6-Day Serengeti Migration Safari

This safari is defined by its strategic depth and comprehensive coverage of the Serengeti ecosystem. It’s about being in the right place at the right time, every single day.

A Safari Intelligently Designed for the Seasons

The success of any migration safari depends entirely on location. We've built this package around that principle, creating two distinct seasonal experiences to maximize your chances of seeing the action.

The River Crossing Spectacle (July - October): During these months, your adventure is focused on the Northern Serengeti. This is where you can witness the iconic Mara River crossings. It's a scene of organized chaos—thousands of wildebeest plunging into crocodile-infested waters, a raw, powerful struggle for survival that is one of the most sought-after sights in the natural world.

The Calving Season Miracle (December - March): Traveling during this period takes you to the endless short-grass plains of the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu. This area becomes the world’s largest nursery, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves are born within a few short weeks. The sight of newborns taking their first steps is incredibly moving, but it also signals a feast for predators, making for some of the most intense and dramatic wildlife viewing on the continent.

Central Serengeti (Seronera): The Predator's Playground

No matter the season, the Seronera Valley in the Central Serengeti is an essential part of the journey. As a year-round wildlife hub with permanent water sources, it supports an incredible density of resident animals, especially big cats. We dedicate time here to track prides of lions, scan the branches of sausage trees for the elusive leopard, and watch for the lightning-fast cheetah on the open plains. This is the classic Serengeti landscape that lives in everyone’s imagination.

The Ngorongoro Crater: A World Within a World

Your safari culminates in a place of breathtaking beauty and unbelievable wildlife concentration: the Ngorongoro Crater. Descending 600 meters onto the crater floor is an unforgettable experience, like entering a perfectly preserved prehistoric world. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a self-contained ecosystem packed with some 30,000 animals. It offers your single best opportunity in Tanzania to see the critically endangered black rhino, alongside giant tusked elephants, huge herds of buffalo, and resident prides of lions.

Your Exclusive and Private Journey

This is your safari, and it runs on your schedule. You will have a private 4x4 Land Cruiser and a dedicated professional guide for the entire six days. This means you are in complete control. If you want to spend three hours watching a lion pride interact, you can. If you want to focus on photography at sunrise, your guide will position you for the perfect light. This level of personalization and flexibility is what elevates a trip from great to truly exceptional.

6-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari Tour Itinerary

To ensure the best possible safari, your itinerary is determined by your travel dates. Below are the two seasonal plans.

Itinerary 1: The Crossing Season (July - October)

• Focus: Northern Serengeti & Mara River Crossings

Day 1: Arusha to Central Serengeti
Your adventure begins after an early breakfast in Arusha. Your private guide will meet you at your hotel for a briefing before you set off in your 4x4 Land Cruiser. The drive to the Serengeti is a journey in itself, taking you across the floor of the Great Rift Valley and up into the lush Ngorongoro highlands. We’ll stop for a picnic lunch before entering the Serengeti National Park at the Naabi Hill Gate. Your safari starts the moment we enter the park, as we begin a game drive en route to your camp in the central Seronera region, a known hotspot for lions and leopards.

Day 2: Full Day in the Central Serengeti
Today is dedicated to exploring the heart of the Serengeti. We’ll leave camp early for a morning game drive, the best time to see predators on the move. We will explore the Seronera River valley, a lifeline that attracts an abundance of wildlife. We’ll also search the iconic granite kopjes where lions love to survey their domain. After a picnic lunch in the bush, we’ll continue with an afternoon game drive, seeking out the area's incredible diversity of resident wildlife before returning to camp at sunset.

Day 3: Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, we pack up and begin the epic journey north. This is a full-day game drive transfer, meaning your safari continues as we travel. You’ll witness the landscape transform from the open plains of the south to the more rolling hills and acacia woodlands of the north. We are following the migration's path, and we expect to see the first large herds as we get closer to our destination. We’ll arrive at your camp, strategically located near the Mara River, in the late afternoon.

Day 4: Full Day at the Mara River
This is the day you’ve been waiting for. We will spend the entire day in the vicinity of the Mara River, the main obstacle for the migrating herds. Your guide will use his expertise and network to find the best vantage points to witness a potential crossing. Patience is key. We might spend hours watching the herds build up along the banks, the tension mounting, before they finally make the courageous plunge. It’s a powerful and dramatic spectacle. We will also explore the surrounding area, which will be teeming with millions of wildebeest and zebra.

Day 5: Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
You'll have one last morning game drive to soak in the atmosphere of the Northern Serengeti. After a final chance to see a crossing or spot some of the area's resident wildlife, we will begin the long but scenic drive south. We’ll travel back through the Serengeti and into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a picnic lunch along the way. We will arrive at your lodge, perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, in the late afternoon. The panoramic views into the caldera are simply breathtaking.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha
We will be up at sunrise for an early breakfast before descending 2,000 feet to the crater floor. The next 5-6 hours will be spent exploring this incredible, self-contained wildlife paradise. Our primary goal will be to spot the Big Five, with a special focus on the rare black rhino. You'll see huge bull elephants, prides of lions, and countless wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles. After a picnic lunch by a hippo pool, we will ascend the crater wall and begin the drive back to Arusha, where we will drop you off at your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.

Itinerary 2: The Calving Season (December - March)

• Focus: Southern Serengeti & Ndutu Plains

Day 1 & 2: The first two days follow the same plan as the Crossing Season itinerary, with your arrival and a full day dedicated to exploring the predator capital of the Central Serengeti.

Day 3: Central Serengeti to the Ndutu Plains
After breakfast, we begin a game drive south. We leave the woodlands of Seronera behind and head towards the vast, short-grass plains of the Southern Serengeti and the Ndutu area. During these months, this is where the action is. As we arrive, you’ll be greeted by the sight of endless herds of wildebeest and zebra, spread out as far as the eye can see. We’ll spend the afternoon on a game drive, immersing ourselves in the heart of the migration.

Day 4: Full Day in Ndutu (The Serengeti's Nursery)
Today is dedicated entirely to the calving season. We will spend the full day exploring the Ndutu plains, where you will witness the miracle of life on a massive scale. Thousands of wildebeest calves are born here every day, a sight that is both tender and intense. This abundance of vulnerable prey attracts a huge number of predators, and we’ll be on the lookout for cheetahs sprinting across the plains, lion prides on the hunt, and hyenas looking for an opportunity. It is an action-packed and emotionally charged day.

Day 5: Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Enjoy one final morning game drive across the Ndutu plains, taking in the incredible sights and sounds of the calving grounds. After a full morning of wildlife viewing, we will begin our journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in the late afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular views before your final adventure tomorrow.

Day 6: This day follows the same schedule as the Crossing Season itinerary. You will have an early start for an incredible 5-6 hour game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor before we make the return journey to Arusha.

Cost Inclusions and Exclusions

Package Price:

• For groups of 2 or more people: From $2,100 per person
• For a single private traveler: From $3,300

What’s Included:

• => All National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees
• => A private, 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and charging ports
• => The services of a professional, English-speaking safari guide throughout your trip
• => 5 nights' accommodation in high-quality safari lodges or tented camps
• => All meals during the safari (from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 6)
• => Unlimited bottled mineral water in the vehicle
• => All government taxes, including 18% VAT

What’s Not Included:

• => International and domestic flights
• => Tanzanian visa
• => Accommodation in Arusha before and after the safari (we can arrange this for you)
• => Tips for your guide (tipping is customary and greatly appreciated for excellent service)
• => Comprehensive travel and medical insurance (this is mandatory)
• => Personal items such as alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, and laundry service

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which season is better: the river crossings or the calving season?
This is a matter of personal preference, as both are incredible. The river crossings are full of intense, dramatic action and suspense. The calving season is more about the sheer scale of new life and the resulting predator activity; it’s both beautiful and brutal. Both are peak safari experiences.

2. Is six days really enough time for this trip?
Six days is an excellent duration for a dedicated migration safari. It allows us to comfortably travel to the far northern or southern reaches of the ecosystem, spend quality time in the key areas without feeling rushed, and still include the essential highlights of the Central Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.

3. Why is the price for a solo traveler significantly higher?
Our safaris are private. The main costs of the trip—the exclusive use of the vehicle, the fuel, and the professional guide’s salary—are fixed per day. For a solo traveler, these fixed costs are covered by one person. When two or more people travel together, these costs are shared, which brings the per-person price down considerably.

4. What if my travel dates are in April, May, or November?
These months are the "green season." The safari experience is still fantastic, with lush landscapes, fewer crowds, and lots of resident wildlife. The migration herds are typically in transition. We would adapt the itinerary to focus on areas like the Serengeti's Western Corridor or the central plains where the herds are likely to be moving through.

5. What kind of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in a mix of safari lodges and permanent tented camps. These are not simple camping tents. They are large, comfortable canvas rooms with en-suite bathrooms, flush toilets, hot showers, and proper beds. They offer the perfect blend of comfort and an authentic "close to nature" feel.

The Great Migration is more than a trip; it's an encounter with the raw, untamed forces of nature. It’s a chance to witness a cycle of life that has remained unchanged for millennia. If you’re ready to experience this profound and unforgettable journey, we’re here to handle every detail. Contact us to start planning your 6-day Serengeti wildebeest migration safari adventure into the heart of the wild.