6 DAYS TANZANIA SERENGETI WILDEBEEST MIGRATION SAFARI TOUR (MARA RIVER CROSSING) IN SERENGETI AND NGORONGORO (Mid-July – October) DRIVE IN – FLY OUT 2025

The 6-day Serengeti migration safari is an annual event that occurs between Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Maasai Mara. It spans a distance of approximately 800 km and is driven by the search for greener pastures and water.The wildebeest migration is a fascinating spectacle that is best experienced on safari, where you can witness the animals up close and personal.

Best 6 Days Serengeti Migration Safari in Tanzania 2025

This 6-day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari tour takes you to Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, famous for its large migrations of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy a game drive while spotting wild mammals such as lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, antelopes and leopards. During this best 6 Days Serengeti Safari, you visit the best of natural destinations in Africa includes lake manyara, ngorongoro crater and serengeti national park to explore the great wildebeests Serengeti migration safari.
Below is the itinerary for our daily 6-day Serengeti Wildebeest/gnu migration Safari trip tour (Mara Crossing Safari) in Tanzania for 2025.

DAY 0: ARRIVAL - ARUSHA

Upon arrival at Arusha/Kilimanjaro airport, your Tanzania Burigi Chato Safaris guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha Tanzania. you will settle in your accommodation, relax and get familial to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your adventure of spectacular 6-day Serengeti Wildebeest Travel Safari tour the next day.

Arusha city is located in the Northern part of Tanzania, with a population of 416,442 and 323,198 in the surrounding Arusha District Located below Meru Mountain on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, Arusha has a temperate climate. The city is close to Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara Park, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, Kilimanjaro, and Arusha National Park on Mount Meru.

Accommodation: (OPTIONS)
overnight– (Arusha – Arusha Town)
• BUDGET LODGES,
Mrimba palm Hotel or Arusha tourist inn hotel
• • MID-RANGE LODGES,
Natron Palace Hotel City Link Hotel or Charity international
• • LUXURY LODGES,
Mount Meru Hotel Tulia Hotel & Spa or Kibo Paris Serena Lodge Arusha
• • SUPPER LUXURY LODGE,
Gran Melia

DAY 1: ARUSHA – MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

On this first day ,Our very experienced team of Burigi Chato will lead you to your first day of Serengeti Wildebeest migration ,the spectacular world show...and this start by visiting Manyara National Park.It is one of the smallest parks in Tanzania, yet offers a varied and rewarding safari experience. Lake Manyara National Park is an unspoiled paradise of underground forest fed by underground springs and teeming with animals such as elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and several herds of monkeys Africa's largest dog head. The shores of Lake Manyara are teeming with birds, and while you're looking for birds, you might spot one of the elusive tree-climbing lions, and people flock from all over the world to catch them. Watch these iconic predators bask in the trees.

There are a surprising number of other large mammals, and the dramatic cliffs of the Rift Escarboards provide a breathtaking backdrop. Overnight at public camp/staining camp/lodge in Manyara.

Accommodation: OPTIONS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
overnight (Karatu/Manyara- Mtowa Mbu)
• BUDGET TENTED CAMPING
, SUNBRIGHT |- LILAC |- SAVANNA |- KIZUMBA
• MID-RANGE LODGES,
Twiga Lodge |- Eileen's Trees Inn |- Fanaka
• LUXURY LODGES,
Manyara Serena Safari Lodge |- Manyara Wildlife Lodge
• SUPPER LUXURY LODGE,
andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

DAY 2: MANYARA/KARATU - NGORONGORO

On this second day of your Phenomenal spectacular Serengeti Migration Adventure ,it will continue with the departure from Karatu or Manyara and will arrive at Ngorongoro after 45 minutes to 1 hour and descend over 600m to the crater to see the wildlife sanctuary inside the crater. One of the world's most densely populated African wildlife regions, the Ngorongoro Crater is home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including Tanzania's last remaining black rhinoceros.

Supported year-round by a water supply and forage, Ngorongoro National Park supports a wide variety of animals including wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, eland, warthogs, hippos and giant African elephants. Another big attraction of this scenic national park is the high concentration of predators such as lions, hyenas, jackals and cheetahs. You will also visit one of the main features of the crater, Lake Magadi, a large shallow alkaline lake in the southwest corner. Flamingos, hippos and other waterfowl are usually seen in large numbers here.

• Accommodation: OPTIONS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight (Ngorongoro {Crater Rim})
• BUDGET CAMPING,
Simba Public Campsite
• MID-RANGE LODGE,
Rhino Hotel
• LUXURY LODGES,
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge |- Ngorongoro Wildlife |- Ngorongoro Sopa Entamanu Camp |- Kirurumu Ngorongoro |- Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
• SUPPER LUXURY LODGE,
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

DAY 3: NGORONGORO - SERENGETI CENTRAL

On the third day,After having breakfast,you will continue your journey on your way to see the Greatest everlasting world animal show- The Great Serengeti migration show! And this we will drive you to the northern of the Serengeti, also known as the Kogatende. We will do a game drive and en-route from the Lobo area to the Wagakuria area. As we head north, You will be able to have the best sight of giraffes, plain game, huge herds of buffalos and elephants and other animals. We will arrive at lunch at the lodge and after lunch we will enjoy an afternoon game drive in the area.

The Great wildebeest migration is normally found in the Wagakuria area around Mid-july to October,it is a show not to miss! depending on rainfall patterns. A long stretch of the Mara River runs through the north Serengeti and the Mara River gives the migration, most difficult obstacles. Witnessing the frantic herds of wildebeest crossing the Mara River in this Greatest Serengeti Wildebeest Migration is real amazing and a show not to miss!.

Accommodation: (OPTIONS)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
overnight (Northern Serengeti)
• • BUDGET CAMPING
Robo Campsite
• • MID-RANGE LODGES,
Chaka Tented Camp|- Kenzan Mara Tented Camp|- Mara River Kati Kati camp
• • LUXURY LODGES,
Lobo Wildlife Lodge|- Angata Bologonja Tented Camp|- &Beyond Klein’s Camp Bologonja Under Canvas|- Lemala Kuria Hills |- Singita Mara River Tented Camp Mara mara Lodge|- Orakira Migration Camp
Under Camvas

DAY 4: CENTRAL(Seronera) – NORTHERN(Kogatenge) SERENGETI

On the fourth day,After breakfast,your Serengeti Migration adventure will continue with fantastic and enjoyable drive towards the northernmost tip of Serengeti National Park, also known as Wagakulia. A game drive will be held on the way from the Robo area to the Wagaclear area. Giraffes, deer, herds of buffalo and herds of elephants are common sights as you drive north. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and enjoy a game drive around the area after lunch. Serengeti Wildebeest migrations typically occur in the Wagakulia region from mid-July to October, depending on rainfall patterns. A long stretch of the Mara River flows through the Northern Serengeti National Park and presents the most difficult obstacles to migration. Watch a herd of wild Serengeti wildebeest Migration cross the Mara River.
Accommodation: (OPTIONS)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• overnight (Northern Serengeti)
• BUDGET CAMPING,
Robo Campsite
• MID-RANGE LODGES,
Chaka Tented Camp |- Kenzan Mara Tented Camp |- Mara River Kati Kati
• LUXURY LODGES
Lobo Wildlife Lodge |- Angata Bologonja Tented Camp |- &Beyond Klein’s Camp |- Bologonya Under Canvas |- Lemala Kuria Hills |- Singita Mara River Tented Camp |- Mara mara Lodge|- Orakira Migration Camp |-Under Camvas

DAY 05: Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

On the ffth day of your 6-day Serengeti Wildebeest/gnu migration Safari trip tour(Mara Crossing Safari).

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the Warari area. This area of the park is extremely rich in wildlife, with lion colonies of up to 30, and from mid-July to October, the area transforms into a wildlife paradise. The main feature is the Mara River, and it is not uncommon for herds to cross the Mara River north in one day and then back south again after a few days. Remember finding the crosswalk of the wildbeest is very difficult and sometimes a matter of luck,our experienced team of Burigi Chato Tours will help[ you to have a good timing to see this greatest World show- The Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Show.....! A flock is seen along the river and it will be a few days before a decision is made whether to cross or not. The area is a stunning area of kopies, forests, riverine vegetation and open plains similar to Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.

(You can also make a hot air balloon in this area.) Serengeti Balloon Safari: No words can do justice to the experience of flying over the Serengeti. The balloon flight lasts approximately 1 hour. Afterwards, passengers gather around a table surrounded by the park's lush plains to enjoy an English 'out of Africa' breakfast.

Accommodation: (OPTIONS)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• overnight (Northern Serengeti)
• BUDGET CAMPING,
Robo Campsite
• MID-RANGE LODGES,
Chaka Tented Camp |- Kenzan Mara Tented Camp |- Mara River Kati Kati
• LUXURY LODGES,
Lobo Wildlife Lodge |- Angata Bologonja Tented Camp |- &Beyond Klein’s Camp |- Bologonya Under Canvas |- Lemala Kuria Hills |- Singita Mara River Tented Camp |- Mara mara Lodge|- Orakira Migration Camp |-Under Camvas

DAY 6: NORTHERN SERENGETI(Kogatende) – ARUSHA

The last day of your 6-day Serengeti Wildebeest/gnu migration Safari trip tour(Mara Crossing Safari).will continue

After breakfast at the camp, you will head to the Kogatende airstrip for a game drive so as to experience an interesting game view. In the morning, you will take a scheduled flight from Kogatende Airfield to Arusha Airport. Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, your driver will transfer you to Arusha City. Where you will have lunch and finish this Unforgettable Greatest Serengeti Migration Show- The Unique and Spectacular animal show which has been done for millions of years now and it is only in Tanzania.. You will be transfered Transfer to the hotel where the safari service ends and you will be able to continue with your programs.

. Accommodation: (OPTIONS)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
overnight – (Arusha Town)
• BUDGET LODGES,
Mrimba palm Hotel |- Arusha tourist inn hotel
• MID-RANGE LODGES,
Natron Palace Hotel |- City Link Hotel |- Charity international
• LUXURY LODGES,
Mount Meru Hotel |- Tulia Hotel & Spa |- Kibo Paris |- Arusha Serena Lodge
• SUPPER LUXURY LODGE,
Gran Melia

Tanzania Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari Price Inclusion

General

  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • • Drinking water on all days
  • Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Balloon Tour
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips to Guide and Cook
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Alcohol drinks

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