Serengeti Great Migration Safari
Experience the Great Migration in Tanzania's Serengeti with expert guides and strategic lodge locations.
Experience the Great Migration in Tanzania's Serengeti with expert guides and strategic lodge locations.
This 5-day safari places you in the heart of the Serengeti during the Great Migration. Stay at strategically located lodges that move with the herds, ensuring maximum wildlife viewing. Witness thousands of wildebeest and zebra crossing the plains, predator-prey interactions, and the raw drama of East Africa's greatest wildlife spectacle.
This safari is led by experienced local guides who have spent their lives in the bush. They know where the herds are moving, which waterholes are active, and where to find the big cats at first light. Every drive is timed to the rhythm of the land, not a fixed schedule.
Accommodations are handpicked for their location, comfort, and connection to the surrounding landscape. You will stay in lodges and camps that sit within or on the edge of the reserves, putting you close to the action from morning to night.
Tour Highlights
Best Time to Visit
Physical Rating
Arusha to Serengeti
Stay: Serengeti Serena LodgeFly from Arusha to the Serengeti, landing at an airstrip in the heart of the migration corridor. Transfer to Serengeti Serena Lodge, where your room overlooks the vast plains. After lunch, head out for your first afternoon game drive. The Serengeti's endless grasslands stretch to the horizon, dotted with kopjes and acacia trees. Your guide will introduce you to the ecosystem and the migration patterns.
Full Day Migration Tracking
Stay: Serengeti Serena LodgeA full day dedicated to following the migration herds. Your guide uses radio communications and local knowledge to locate the main concentrations of wildebeest and zebra. Watch as thousands of animals move across the plains, pursued by lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. A bush lunch is served in a scenic spot, and the afternoon brings further exploration of the ecosystem.
Serengeti Central
Stay: Serengeti Serena LodgeExplore the central Serengeti, the heart of the ecosystem. Visit the Seronera area, where the park's largest concentration of predators resides. The rocky outcrops provide excellent vantage points for lions, and the riverine forests harbor leopards. The open plains are home to vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson's gazelles.
Serengeti Plains
Stay: Serengeti Serena LodgeDrive across the western corridor of the Serengeti, where the Grumeti River provides a lifeline for wildlife. Watch hippos in the river and crocodiles basking on the banks. The plains are home to cheetahs hunting in the early morning, and the afternoon brings opportunities to photograph elephants at a waterhole.
Departure
Rise early for a final dawn game drive, capturing the first light on the Serengeti plains. Return to the lodge for breakfast and time to pack. Transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha, carrying memories of one of Earth's greatest wildlife spectacles.
Tour Highlights
- 5 days / 4 nights full-board safari
- 5 guided game drives included
- Expert English-speaking safari guide
- Private 4x4 transport with pop-up roof
- All park fees and conservation levies
What's Included
- All park entrance fees and conservation levies
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Meals and daily game drives as per the program
- Private 4x4 safari transport with pop-up roof
- Unlimited bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas and vaccinations
- Tips, drinks and personal expenses
Tailor this safari to you
Adjust dates, accommodation level, group type (private or join-in), or combine this tour with other destinations. Our team will shape a program around exactly how you want to travel.
Every safari we offer can be tailored to match your preferences. Whether you want to travel on specific dates, upgrade your lodge, change the pace of the itinerary, or add a beach extension after the game drives - we will make it happen. There is no extra charge for customization on any of our tours.
You can travel privately with just your group and a dedicated guide, or join a shared departure to meet fellow travelers and keep costs down. If you have special interests - photography, birdwatching, honeymoon celebrations, or a family trip with children - let us know and we will build those into the plan.
Want to see more of East Africa? We can extend this safari with extra days on the Kenyan coast, a climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, a gorilla trek in Uganda, or a island stay in Zanzibar. Just tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a proposal within 24 hours.
Need Help Planning?
Our safari specialists can tailor any itinerary to your budget, dates, and interests - at no extra cost.
- Free customization on all tours
- Response within 24 hours
- Flexible payment plans available
- Cancel up to 30 days before departure
The Unmissable Places of Your Trip
Arusha to Serengeti
Fly from Arusha to the Serengeti, landing at an airstrip in the heart of the migration corridor. Transfer to Serengeti Serena Lodge, where your room overlooks the vast plains. After lunch, head out for your first afternoon game drive. The Serengeti's endless grasslands stretch to the horizon, dotted with kopjes and acacia trees. Your guide will introduce you to the ecosystem and the migration patterns.
Full Day Migration Tracking
A full day dedicated to following the migration herds. Your guide uses radio communications and local knowledge to locate the main concentrations of wildebeest and zebra. Watch as thousands of animals move across the plains, pursued by lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. A bush lunch is served in a scenic spot, and the afternoon brings further exploration of the ecosystem.
Serengeti Central
Explore the central Serengeti, the heart of the ecosystem. Visit the Seronera area, where the park's largest concentration of predators resides. The rocky outcrops provide excellent vantage points for lions, and the riverine forests harbor leopards. The open plains are home to vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson's gazelles.
Serengeti Bush Breakfast
A fully prepared breakfast on the open plains - fresh fruits, eggs, and coffee as the sun rises over the endless grasslands.
Kopje Sundowner Drinks
Watch the sun set behind the iconic granite kopjes with a cold drink - the classic Serengeti evening ritual.
Maasai Boma Feast
Traditional Tanzanian fare served around a fire - grilled meats, ugali, and fresh vegetables in a Maasai boma setting.
Serengeti Serena Lodge
Mid-range lodge with private rooms, restaurant, and garden setting.
Serengeti Serena Lodge
Mid-range lodge with private rooms, restaurant, and garden setting.
Serengeti Serena Lodge
Mid-range lodge with private rooms, restaurant, and garden setting.
Great Migration Herd Tracking
Follow the vast wildebeest herds as they move across the plains - witness one of Earth's greatest wildlife spectacles.
Seronera Predator Safari
Explore the Seronera Valley where the Serengeti's largest predator concentration resides among the rocky outcrops.
Grumeti River Crossing Trail
Track the Grumeti River where crocodiles wait for migrating herds and hippos dominate deep pools.
Simba Kopjes Trail
Climb the famous Simba Kopjes for panoramic views of the plains - a favorite resting spot for lions.
Grumeti Riverbank Trail
Follow the Grumeti River through riverine forest - spot hippos, crocodiles, and nesting fish eagles.
Serengeti Sunrise Nature Walk
Walk the short-grass plains at dawn with Maasai guides - spot tracks, insects, and small mammals as the plains awaken.
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Serengeti National Park Quick Tips
Best Time to Visit
Visit during the dry season (June to October) for prime wildlife viewing as animals gather near water sources. The Great Migration in the Maasai Mara peaks between July and September, while November–December offers lush scenery and excellent birdwatching.
Spoken Language
English and Swahili (Kiswahili) are widely spoken across Kenya. Your expert Sangare driver-guide is fluent in English and will seamlessly manage all local interactions so you can fully relax and enjoy your safari experience.
Details About Weather
Nights and early morning game drives can be crisp (10°C–14°C). Temperatures rise by midday to a warm 25°C–28°C under direct sun. Dressing in layers allows you to easily adjust as temperatures change throughout the day.
What to Take for Tour
Pack neutral, earth-toned clothing (khaki, olive, tan) - avoid dark blue or black. Essential gear includes high-SPF sunscreen, wide-brim hat, sunglasses, warm fleece jacket, binoculars (8x42 or 10x42), and camera with zoom lens.
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