Overview
This 4-day safari provides an incredible adventure into the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness, offering the opportunity to encounter the legendary Big Five and witness the spectacular Great Migration near the Mara River. The journey is carefully organized by a reliable tour operator based in Arusha, ensuring a smooth and memorable experience. Enjoy full-board accommodation during the safari, the guidance of a professional English-speaking guide, and the comfort and freedom of a private 4×4 safari vehicle for a personalized exploration of the wild.
Trip Highlights
- Luxury tour: This luxury tour uses tented camps.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request changes to this tour.
- Not for solo travelers: Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
- Minimum age of 2 years: The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Itinerary
Today, you'll be picked up from your hotel and transferred straight to the central region of Serengeti National Park, where you'll begin your exploration of its vast, iconic plains. We'll bring along packed lunches to enjoy during the day as you immerse yourself in the wilderness.
The Serengeti is renowned for its rich wildlife, offering sightings of both predators—such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions—and large herds of herbivores, including wildebeests and zebras. As one of Africa’s premier safari destinations, it also provides an excellent opportunity to spot the legendary Big Five: lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard, and elephant. The park’s global fame is heightened by the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, especially visible in the Northern Serengeti.
Today's main activity is a wildlife game drive through this breathtaking landscape. In the evening, you’ll unwind and overnight at a comfortable tented lodge, fully immersed in the sounds and serenity of the African bush.
Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi
Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
After an early breakfast, you'll set out for the northern reaches of the Serengeti, heading toward the Kogatende–Masai Mara region. A packed lunch will be provided for the journey, and you'll enjoy an overnight stay in this remarkable area. You'll be spending two days here to fully take in the stunning wildlife and landscapes.
From early July to early October, this region offers front-row seats to one of nature’s most dramatic events—the Great Migration. During this time, vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes make their way from Kogatende to the Masai Mara, braving the perilous crossing of the Mara River. It's a breathtaking sight, often punctuated by tense encounters with lurking crocodiles and other predators.
The day’s highlight will be a wildlife game drive through this action-packed area. In the evening, you'll relax and overnight at a scenic tented lodge, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Heritage Mara Camp
Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, you'll embark on a full-day wildlife game drive in the northern Serengeti, with a special focus on the dramatic river crossings of the Great Migration. You'll have the chance to witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras as they brave the treacherous Mara River, a journey often fraught with danger from lurking crocodiles and other predators.
This region is at its peak from early July to early October, offering one of the best opportunities to observe the massive herds of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes as they make their way from Kogatende to the Masai Mara.
Following the day's adventures, you’ll transfer back to the central Serengeti for an overnight stay. Your accommodation for the night will be at a comfortable safari camp, offering a relaxing end to an exciting day in the wild.
Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi
Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
After a hearty breakfast, you'll depart from your lodge and head to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife experience.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, the Ngorongoro Crater was formed around three million years ago. It plunges 610 meters deep and spans approximately 260 square kilometers. Home to a dense concentration of wildlife—over 25,000 large animals—it offers some of the best game viewing in all of Tanzania. Within minutes of entering the crater, you’re likely to encounter wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and a rich variety of birdlife, with more than 500 recorded species.
If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the rare and endangered black rhino grazing in the open grasslands. After a rewarding game drive and a scenic picnic lunch, you'll ascend from the crater in the afternoon and return to Arusha, where you'll be dropped off at your accommodation to conclude your safari adventure.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
The 4-Day Witness Wildebeest Migration Northern Serengeti safari offers an unforgettable wildlife adventure focused on one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Experience the dramatic landscapes of Northern Serengeti and the chance to witness the incredible wildebeest migration in its natural setting.
The 4-Day Witness Wildebeest Migration Northern Serengeti provides the opportunity to observe the famous wildebeest movement near the Mara River, where thousands of animals travel in search of fresh grazing areas, creating one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife events.
During the 4-Day Witness Wildebeest Migration Northern Serengeti, you may see large herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and many other wildlife species that call the Serengeti home.
The 4-Day Witness Wildebeest Migration Northern Serengeti includes guided game drives, wildlife viewing, photography opportunities, and exploration of the Northern Serengeti’s stunning landscapes with an experienced safari guide.
The 4-Day Witness Wildebeest Migration Northern Serengeti includes comfortable safari accommodations that allow you to relax after exciting days of exploring the wilderness and experiencing the migration.
Yes, the 4-Day Witness Wildebeest Migration Northern Serengeti is perfect for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and travelers who want to experience one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife events while exploring the beauty of Tanzania’s Serengeti.
