Best 5 days Tanzania Serengeti wildebeest migration safari in 2023 and 2024

The best time to visit greatest Serengeti for 5 days in 2023 and 2024

The best time to go to Serengeti for the 5 days safari is in the months of June, July, August, September, early October, January, February, and early March of 2023 and 2024, when wildlife viewing is generally at its best. Although Serengeti in Tanzania has long rains from April to May and short rains from November to December, you can visit Tanzania for a lodge safari, where Tanzania safaris are operated at a low cost. Discover our exclusive 5 days migration safari that is suitable for all types of travelers: honeymooners, couples, families, friends, luxury travelers, and solo travelers in 2023 and 2024.

Highlights of the best 5-day the great Serengeti migration safari

Highlights of the 5-day Serengeti migration safari trip include game drives through the world-famous African park, the Serengeti National Park; Tarangire National Park, the home of elephants; and the greatest Ngorongoro Crater, the biggest intact volcano caldera in the world; witnessing wildebeest during the green season; spotting predators like lions and cheetahs; and staying in luxury tented camps and budget camps, with the day-by-day itinerary as follows: Day 1: From Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire and Lake Manyara for an overnight stay; Day 2: From Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti; Day 3: Western Serengeti, then head back to Central Serengeti; Day 4: From Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater; and Day 5: Ngorongoro and back to Arusha.

5 days wildebeest migration safari itinerary during green season

Day 1: From Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After having a tasty breakfast on the first day of this 5 days wildebeest migration safari, we will head to Tarangire National Park. Although most people overlook it because of its neighboring, more popular parks, Tarangire is a perfect spot for game viewing. The Tarangire National Park is usually quiet and animals like elephants, hyenas, impalas, warthogs, and a wide variety of bird species are found in the park. Before sunset, you will be taken to your camp or lodge in Manyara (Mto wa Mbu) for the night.

Day 2: From Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti

On day 2 of 5 days wildebeest migration safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Creter, and Tarangire, start your day by departing for Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti) via the incredible Ngorongoro highlands. Our scenic route will pass along the crater rim, and we will stop for a magnificent look at the crater before proceeding to the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park is hailed as one of the seven natural wonders of Africa and offers a spectacular wildebeest migration. Serengeti National Park is the home to all the big predators and has a fabulous landscape. We will retire to our accommodation in the late hours, and overnight we will stay in central Serengeti.

Day 3: Western Serengeti National Park, head back to Central Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast on the third day of this wildebeest migration safari during the green season, we head towards the western reaches of the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Western Corridor. On this day 3 of 5 days, Serengeti wildebeest migration safari we will do a game drive from the Seronera area to the Western Corridor area. Your wildebeest migration safari to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire guides will take you to all the great spots for animal viewing. You will learn all about this oldest ecosystem on earth and get a chance to enjoy the great show of the wildebeest migration.

Day 4: From Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast in Serengeti National Park, we get right on the road towards the spectacular Ngorongoro crater. As far as the eye can see, you spot thousands upon thousands of beautiful animals in herds. Migrating together are tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals (predators). You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs, hyenas, and shy leopards, and last but not least, the king himself (lion). Dinner and overnight on this tour are on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in nearby Karatu town according to the standard and type of accommodation requested from your 5 days wildebeest migration safari options.

Day 5: Ngorongoro crater and back to Arusha

On the last day of this wildebeest safari package for 5 days, after breakfast, descend into the crater with your lunch box and enjoy the game drive for more than 7 hours on this day. We will start our day by doing an early morning drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. The area is filled with beautiful bird sounds and plenty of fresh air. The crater harbors animals such as leopards, lions, hippos, elands, buffaloes, cheetahs, and several antelopes. After lunch, we will head to Arusha, hence the end of the 5 days Serengeti wildebeest migration safari during the green season in April and May.