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6-Day Private Tanzania Great Migration Safari

6-Day Private Tanzania Great Migration Safari

Overview

Embark on a 6-day private safari that follows the rhythm of one of nature's most awe-inspiring spectacles — the Great Wildebeest Migration. You'll visit Tarangire, Serengeti National Park (timed for migration viewing), and the Ngorongoro Crater, encountering elephants, predators, and massive herds on the move. A perfectly paced private journey through Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations.

Highlights

Private safari tracking the Great Wildebeest Migration
Game drives in Tarangire — famous for elephant herds and ancient baobabs
Two full days in Serengeti focused on migration viewing
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for the Big Five
Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout
Handpicked accommodations at every stop

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, meet your private driver-guide and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Receive a full safari briefing and rest up for the adventure ahead.

Accommodation

Mid-Range: Four Points by Sheraton Arusha

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha

Dinner

Day 2 — Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch inside the park before heading to Karatu for the evening. Spot elephant families gathering along the Tarangire River, giraffes browsing acacias, and lion prides surveying the plains.

Accommodation

Mid-Range: Farm of Dreams Lodge

Farm of Dreams Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 — Karatu – Serengeti National Park (Migration Region)

After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park, with a game drive en route through the Ngorongoro highlands. Depending on the season, you'll head to the best location to witness the migration — the Central Serengeti, Western Corridor, or Northern Serengeti. Spot the first wildebeest and zebra herds stretching across the endless plains.

Accommodation

Mid-Range: Into Wild Africa

Into Wild Africa

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 — Full Day Serengeti (Migration Tracking)

Spend the day following the movement of wildebeest and zebras and spotting lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and possibly river crossings (depending on location and timing). Track the herds across the savannah, watch predator-prey interactions unfold, and enjoy a picnic lunch immersed in the wild. Return to your lodge as the sun sets over the Serengeti.

Accommodation

Mid-Range: Into Wild Africa

Into Wild Africa

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 — Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning game drive as you exit Serengeti. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route to Ngorongoro where you'll overnight on the rim or nearby in Karatu. The drive through the Ngorongoro highlands offers stunning views and wildlife sightings along the way.

Accommodation

Mid-Range: Rhino Lodge

Rhino Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 — Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha / Departure

Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Look for black rhino, lion prides, elephant, buffalo, and hippo in this wildlife-packed caldera. Enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to Arusha for drop-off or an optional overnight extension.

Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Park fees & crater service fee
  • Accommodation as per selected level (FB on safari)
  • Bottled water during safari
  • All government taxes
  • Airport transfers

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips (suggested $15–$20 per person per day)
  • Alcoholic/soft drinks
  • Optional excursions (e.g. Maasai village visit)
  • Post-safari accommodation in Arusha (available on request)

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