6 Days / 5 Nights Serengeti Great Wildebeest Migration Safari
Description
Track Africa’s most iconic wildlife event — the Great Wildebeest Migration. This thrilling safari takes you from Arusha to the Serengeti and Ndutu, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebra cross plains and rivers while predators follow in dramatic pursuit. Whether you witness the dramatic river crossings or calving season, this adventure is unforgettable.
Tour Highlights
🐃 Witness the Great Migration – See herds of wildebeest, zebras & predators in action
🦁 Big Five Game Drives – Encounter lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos & buffalo
🌄 Scenic Landscapes – Travel through the iconic savannahs of Serengeti & Ngorongoro
🚙 Private 4×4 Safari – Personalized experience with an expert guide
🏕️ Optional Luxury or Mid-range Lodges – Tailored to your style & budget
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be met by your GM Expeditions driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the lodge or enjoy a short guided bird walk in the hotel gardens.
Optional Add-on: Visit a local market or cultural center.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Gran Meliá Arusha
Mid-range: African View Lodge
Budget: Green Mountain Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, you’ll either drive or take a scenic bush flight to the Central Serengeti, famous for its abundance of wildlife year-round. Upon arrival, you’ll begin your first game drive en route to the lodge. The central region (Seronera Valley) is rich in big cats and provides excellent chances to see lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
Wildlife to Expect: Lions, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, and the beginning herds of the migration depending on the season.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Mid-range: Mgunga Serengeti Camp
Budget: Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Central Serengeti
Spend the full day on a game drive in Central Serengeti. Depending on the migration path, you’ll track herds of wildebeest and zebra. Your guide will lead you through wildlife corridors and known predator areas. Picnic lunch is served under the shade of acacia trees or near the river.
Highlights: Cheetahs on the hunt, leopard sightings near kopjes, and hippos in the Seronera River.
Optional: Sunrise hot air balloon safari (additional cost)
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti – Drive to Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
After an early breakfast, depart for the Ndutu region (Southern Serengeti), famous for the calving season (Dec–Mar). This area is part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and provides some of the best wildlife viewing during migration months.
On the way, enjoy game drives and changing scenery—from grassland to woodland.
Highlights: Large predator presence due to vulnerable young calves during calving season.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Ndutu Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Mgunga Serengeti Camp
Budget: Tanzania Bush Camp Ndutu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Ndutu Plains
Spend a full day exploring the rich plains of Ndutu, where wildebeest calving occurs during the early months of the year. This period sees intense predator action, as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas take advantage of the herds.
You’ll explore both Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, ideal for birdwatching and wildlife photography.
Optional: Visit the Olduvai Gorge (prehistoric site) en route.
Accommodation: Same as Day 4
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Ndutu –Ngorongoro to Arusha / Departure
Enjoy a short morning game drive to Ngorongoro and exit the park. Then, transfer to Ndutu or Seronera airstrip for a bush flight to Arusha (optional), or begin the scenic drive back with stops for lunch and local souvenirs.
Once in Arusha, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or taken directly to the airport for your international flight.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
✅ Safari Includes
All accommodation (based on selected category)
All park entry fees and government taxes
Professional safari guide
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
All meals and bottled water during safari
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
❌ Safari Excludes
International & domestic flights
Visa and travel insurance
Tips
Personal expenses
Optional activities not listed
Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
Information:
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Best Time to Visit: Calving Season (Ndutu): December – March Grumeti River Crossings (West): May – June Mara River Crossings (North): July – September
- Group Size: Any