7 Days Tanzania Migration Safari

Private Safari Tour with Adventure In The Wild Safaris

7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS: Tarangire National Park – Ndutu Area – Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater

Witness the Awesome Cycles of The Great Migration
Wildebeest Calving Safari (Mid December – Mid March)

Starts Arusha / Ends Arusha – We’ll pick you up from your hotel, residence, or the airport in your own private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep.

Want to be swept up in the drama of the Great Wildebeest Migration? To witness not only the immense herds on their timeless trek but also the magical spectacle of thousands giving birth? During this safari, you’ll see up to 500,000 newborn wildebeest dropped onto the vast plains of the Ndutu Area.

In a specially customized open-sided 4×4 safari jeep including a cooler box, long-range high-frequency radio, AC power outlets, first aid kit, and a professional multilingual guide, you’ll experience unforgettable moments in the wild.

This season, from December to March, brings forth not just baby wildebeests, but also zebra, gazelle, and more — all taking their first steps. As the grazers birth their young, predators are also active feeding themselves and their cubs, giving rise to breathtaking scenes of life, survival, and instinct.

When spring and summer arrive, the young join their elders in heading northward on the next leg of the great migration, moving in the tens of thousands through the Serengeti, the world’s largest wildlife movement.

Tour Overview:

We begin our journey at Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant migration, massive baobabs, and predator-rich environment. Then we head to the Ndutu Area – a calving ground and migration hub nestled near the southern Serengeti. After two nights here, we explore the Serengeti itself – a landscape dense with wildlife, big cats, and the thundering migration herds. Finally, we descend into the incredible Ngorongoro Crater – home to over 25,000 animals and one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

All-Inclusive Safari:

Your 7-day safari includes:

• All ground transportation in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep
• All park entrance fees and government taxes
• Professional multilingual safari guide/driver
• All accommodations (economy, comfort, or luxury options)
• All meals during the safari
• Daily game drives and cultural experiences

Your Guide and Safari Vehicle:

Your safari will be guided by an experienced, knowledgeable guide who will also serve as your host. Transport and game drives will be done in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep – the gold standard for African safaris, designed for comfort, visibility, and rugged terrain.

Customize Your Experience:

With Adventure In The Wild Safaris, you can tailor your trip by adding days, upgrading accommodations, or opting for a fly-in safari to reduce driving time (at additional cost). Your comfort, preferences, and safari goals are always our top priority.

Tour Highlights:

• 1 Night at Tarangire National Park
  • High density of elephants & ancient baobab trees
  • Massive herds of zebra, wildebeest, and Cape buffalo (best seen June–November)
  • Over 550 species of birds
  • Scattered termite mounds across the savannah
• 2 Nights at Ndutu Area
  • Prime wildebeest calving region
  • Thousands of newborns of multiple species
  • Predator activity: lions, cheetahs, hyenas
  • Part of the Great Migration route
• 2 Nights at Serengeti National Park
  • Iconic migration scenes – massive herds on the move
  • Home to the Big Five
  • Largest population of lions in Africa
• 1 Night at Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • World’s largest intact volcanic caldera
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site and 8th Wonder of the World
  • Over 25,000 animals in one ecosystem
  • Visit Olduvai Gorge – cradle of human evolution

Important Notes:

• You can extend the safari with more days
• Driving times may vary due to road and weather conditions
• Fly-in safaris are available at extra cost for those who prefer less road time

Contact Adventure In The Wild Safaris today to customize and book your unforgettable Great Migration safari!

7 Days Tanzania Migration Safari

With Adventure In The Wild Safaris

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park (150 km – 3 hrs)

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

07:30 – Your driver/guide from Adventure In The Wild Safaris will pick you up from your Arusha area hotel, residence, or airport.

Climb aboard your private 4×4 Safari Jeep as we travel through scenic Maasai country on the way to Tarangire National Park.

Safari:

Tarangire is a peaceful and beautiful park where the wildlife outnumbers the tourists. With over 3,000 elephants, you may feel you have them all to yourself. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, buffalos, and elands.

Don’t miss the iconic baobab trees with their wide trunks and quirky, finger-like branches.

Day 2: Tarangire Park – Ndutu Area (220 km – 6 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we drive to the Ndutu Area, with a stop at the famous Olduvai Gorge, an archaeological site rich in fossilized human remains – a key piece of human evolutionary history.

The Ndutu Area is perfect for witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration. Between December and March, up to 8,000 calves are born daily during the dramatic calving season. Come spring, the herds begin moving northward, continuing their timeless journey.

Day 3: Full Day at Ndutu Area

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a full day of game drives across Ndutu’s grasslands and acacia forests. The Ndutu region is rich with wildlife year-round, especially during the migration from December to May.

Look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, servals, caracals, and the elusive African wildcat. You’ll also find elephants, giraffes, hyenas, antelopes, and superb birdwatching opportunities.

Day 4: Ndutu Area – Serengeti National Park (150 km – 3 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we head into the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Unlike the wooded Ndutu, the Serengeti’s endless plains stretch to the horizon and are home to over 3,000 lions, 7,000 elephants, and more than 500,000 buffalo.

Day 5: Full Day at Serengeti National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a full day of flexible game drives in Serengeti. Discuss your preferences with your guide from Adventure In The Wild Safaris and explore the park at your pace.

This park is one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of Africa” and is bursting with big game like lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeest, and zebras. You’ll also spot baboons, monkeys, honey badgers, and possibly the rare African wild dog. Rivers hold hippos and crocodiles, while over 500 bird species soar above.

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater (160 km – 3 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy an early morning game drive as the golden sun rises over the savannah. After breakfast, we head to the Ngorongoro Crater, a massive volcanic caldera and another natural wonder.

This crater is a self-contained ecosystem with over 25,000 animals including all the big cats, elephants, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, gazelles, rare black rhinos, and even flocks of pink flamingos.

We descend into the crater in our 4×4 Jeep and spend the day exploring the grassy floor, marshes, and forests, followed by a scenic picnic lunch and an ascent to the rim at sunset.

Day 7: Ngorongoro – Arusha (261 km – approx. 5–6 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

With an early wake-up, you may catch a spectacular sunrise from the crater’s rim. Enjoy breakfast and begin your journey back to Arusha, stopping for lunch en route.

End of Safari with Adventure In The Wild Safaris.