6-Day Wildebeest Migration Luxury Safari in Tanzania

Your luxury Tanzania safari begins the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). A warm welcome from the Golden Trips Tanzania team awaits you, followed by a comfortable transfer to your 5-star lodge in Arusha.

Surrounded by lush gardens and views of Mount Meru, this peaceful setting is the perfect start to your journey. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and safari briefing with your private guide.

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s hidden gems. Known for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich birdlife, Tarangire offers a peaceful and photogenic start to your wildlife adventure.

Enjoy a full-day private game drive with a gourmet picnic lunch inside the park. Expect to see lions, giraffes, wildebeest, and even leopards near the riverbanks. In the late afternoon, continue to your luxury lodge in the Karatu area for rest and relaxation.

Today is a journey of landscapes and discovery as you drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands, Central Serengeti, and into the remote Northern Serengeti, the heart of the Great Migration.

You’ll pass through stunning terrain — crater viewpoints, endless plains, river valleys, and kopjes — with wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive at your luxury tented lodge near the Mara River by sunset, right in time for the best migration viewing.

Spend the entire day exploring the Mara River region, home to one of the most dramatic events in the animal kingdom — wildebeest river crossings. Watch massive herds plunge into crocodile-filled waters while predators lurk nearby.

If you’re lucky, you’ll witness this unforgettable moment in nature’s cycle. Outside the migration, the area still offers exceptional wildlife viewing, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, and giraffes.

After breakfast, drive south to the Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley) — a hotspot for big cats and one of Africa’s most reliable year-round wildlife regions. The journey offers more migration herds and changing scenery.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive through rolling savannah, rocky outcrops (kopjes), and watering holes where leopards, lions, and cheetahs thrive. By evening, relax at your luxury tented lodge with fine dining and views of the bush.

Your final day brings you to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five in one place.

Descend 600 meters to the crater floor, a self-contained ecosystem with over 25,000 animals, including black rhinos, lion prides, elephants, flamingos, and hippos.

After a morning game drive and picnic lunch at the hippo pool, drive back to Arusha or head to the airport for your departure.