5 Days Wildebeest Migration – Epic Short Safari by Miana Tours & Travel
Experience the pulse of East Africa on a compact, action-packed safari. Explore Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro –
witness mass herds, dramatic predator encounters and the unforgettable character of the wildebeest migration.
Perfect for adventurous travellers short on time but hungry for big wildlife stories.
Duration
5 Days • 4 Nights
Route
Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Arusha
Style
Wildlife • Migration • Short Safari
Overview
This five-day Wildebeest Migration safari concentrates the best of northern Tanzania into a compact, high-impact journey.
Explore Tarangire’s elephant-rich woodlands, chase migration herds across the Serengeti plains, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for concentrated wildlife viewing. Delivered by experienced Miana guides and supported by responsive logistics, this itinerary is ideal for travellers seeking maximum wildlife action in minimal time.
Wildebeest & Zebra Migrations
Prime viewing opportunities for river crossings and mass herd interactions (seasonal).
Tarangire Elephant Concentrations
Large family groups and scenic baobab-dotted landscapes.
Ngorongoro Crater
Intensive big-five viewing in one remarkable caldera.
Expert Guiding
Local guides with migration tracking experience and wildlife-savvy fieldcraft.
Day 1 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Morning pickup from your Arusha hotel. Enter Tarangire – a landscape of seasonal marshes and monumental baobabs.
Expect large elephant herds, giraffes and a diversity of plains game. Late afternoon transfer to Twiga Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 – Tarangire to Serengeti (via Ngorongoro Viewpoint)
After breakfast, travel through the highlands with a scenic Ngorongoro viewpoint stop. Continue to the southern Serengeti,
crossing sweeping plains and kopjes. Afternoon game drive followed by overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp (FB).
Day 3 – Full Day in Serengeti National Park
A full day of immersive game drives across the Serengeti. Your guide will track the best areas for migration herds and predators – ideal for dramatic wildlife encounters and photography. Overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp (FB).
Day 4 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Morning drive in Seronera, then depart for Ngorongoro. Descend into the crater for an unforgettable wildlife experience – rhinos, lion, buffalo and countless birds in a concentrated ecosystem. Evening at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge (FB).
Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive & Return to Arusha
Early breakfast and a full-day crater game drive with picnic lunch. In a few hours you can encounter nearly all savanna species.
Late afternoon transfer back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for onward travel. End of safari.
