This 10-day safari is the fullest version of the wildebeest migration series. It covers five parks — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ndutu, central Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater — with three full days in the central Serengeti making this the best version for travellers who want sustained time in the world's most famous wildlife ecosystem alongside the calving season experience at Ndutu.
For shorter versions, see our 9-day, 8-day, and 7-day wildebeest migration safaris.
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Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or in Arusha, your guide meets you and transfers you to your hotel. A briefing prepares you for the ten-day safari.
Distance: Airport transfer to Arusha
Activity: Transfer and safari briefing
Accommodation: Hotel or lodge in Arusha
Meals: Half Board
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park. Renowned for its towering baobab trees and large elephant herds, the park also supports giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and elusive predators. A picnic lunch is enjoyed at a scenic spot within the park before afternoon drives near the Tarangire River.
Distance: Approximately 120 km from Arusha to Tarangire
Activity: Full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch
Accommodation: Lodge or camp near Karatu
Meals: Full Board
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. This compact sanctuary is famous for its tree-climbing lions, troops of baboons, hippos, and flocks of flamingos on the alkaline lake shore. A full-day game drive covers the park's groundwater forest, open floodplain, and lake edge. A picnic lunch is enjoyed within the park.
Distance: Approximately 130 km from Karatu to Lake Manyara
Activity: Full-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunch
Accommodation: Lodge or camp near Karatu
Meals: Full Board
After breakfast, drive south through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Ndutu. On arrival, the first game drive covers the short-grass calving plains — the most concentrated predator area in Africa during December to March, and an excellent year-round wildlife destination.
Distance: Approximately 2 hours from Karatu to Ndutu
Activity: Afternoon game drive in the Ndutu area
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in the Ndutu area
Meals: Full Board
A full day on the Ndutu plains. Game drives follow wildebeest herds and calving activity, with the predators — lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas — providing dramatic wildlife encounters. A picnic lunch is served in the field to maximise time in the area.
Distance: Game drives within the Ndutu Conservation Area
Activity: Full-day game drives with picnic lunch in the bush
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in the Ndutu area
Meals: Full Board
After breakfast, drive north into Serengeti National Park. The open plains en route offer wildlife sightings throughout the journey. An en route game drive and afternoon arrival in the central Seronera area give the first Serengeti experience.
Distance: Approximately 2 hours from Ndutu to central Serengeti
Activity: En route game drive; afternoon arrival in central Serengeti
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in central Serengeti
Meals: Full Board
The first of three full days in the central Serengeti. The Seronera area is one of the most wildlife-rich ecosystems in the park, with lions on kopjes, leopards in the acacia trees, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra creating a constantly changing spectacle.
Distance: Game drives within Serengeti National Park
Activity: Full-day game drives with picnic lunch
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in central Serengeti
Meals: Full Board
A second day exploring different circuits in the central Serengeti. Lions are especially prominent in the Seronera area — often seen resting on kopjes or along the river. Cheetahs and leopards add to the predator diversity, while the permanent water sources support year-round concentrations of elephants, hippos, and buffalo.
Distance: Game drives within Serengeti National Park
Activity: Full-day game drives with picnic lunch in the bush
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in central Serengeti
Meals: Full Board
After breakfast, a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before heading toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you ascend to the rim, panoramic views across the caldera unfold. Dinner and overnight at the rim in preparation for tomorrow's descent.
Distance: Approximately 145 km from Serengeti to Ngorongoro rim
Activity: Morning Serengeti game drive; afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp on the Ngorongoro crater rim
Meals: Full Board
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — a UNESCO World Heritage Site hosting one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino are all regularly encountered. A picnic lunch near a scenic waterhole is followed by the ascent and the return to Arusha.
Distance: Approximately 200 km from Ngorongoro to Arusha
Activity: Ngorongoro Crater game drive with picnic lunch; return to Arusha
Accommodation: N/A – return to Arusha
Meals: Half Board
Add a Zanzibar beach extension after this safari, or explore the northern Serengeti with Mara River crossings. For shorter versions, see our 9-day and 7-day wildebeest migration safaris.
December to March for the Ndutu calving season. Year-round for all other parks on the itinerary. Ngorongoro Crater is excellent in all seasons.
Tarangire offers large elephant herds and outstanding birdlife. Lake Manyara is famous for tree-climbing lions and flamingos. Ndutu's calving season produces the most intense predator activity in Africa. Three days in the central Serengeti allow thorough exploration of the Seronera ecosystem. The Ngorongoro Crater offers the rare black rhino alongside the full Big Five.
All park and conservancy fees, crater service fee, full-board accommodation throughout, a professional driver-guide, 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, all game drives as specified, drinking water, and airport transfers. International flights and visa fees are not included.
Wildlife movement cannot be guaranteed, but your guide monitors migration conditions before and during the safari to position you in the best areas. The parks on this itinerary deliver exceptional wildlife viewing year-round regardless of migration timing.
Yes. The combination of parks on this itinerary gives a thorough introduction to northern Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations.
Yes. Extra nights in any park can be added, or the tour can be extended with a Zanzibar beach stay. Contact us to discuss options.
Most nationalities require a tourist visa, available as an e-visa in advance or on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Yellow fever documentation may be required.
Accommodation throughout is in lodges or tented camps as specified. Categories range from mid-range to luxury. Please specify your preferred category at booking.
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