Great Migration Popular 10-Day Serengeti Migration Safari, Lake Eyasi & Zanzibar
Arusha · Tarangire National Park · Central Serengeti (2) · Ngorongoro Crater · Lake Eyasi · +1 more
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Great Migration
Great Migration safari: the Great Migration is the year-round movement of about 1.3 million wildebeest and more than 200,000 zebra around the Serengeti.
- Trips10 sample trips
- Length6 to 16 days
- WhereNgorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Arusha
- Best timeAll year: the herds move with the seasons
Great Migration safari: what to know
The Great Migration is the year-round movement of about 1.3 million wildebeest and more than 200,000 zebra around the Serengeti and Maasai Mara, following the rain and the grass it brings. It has no start or finish. What matters for planning is where the herds are in the month you travel.
December to March: the herds are on the southern Serengeti plains and around Ndutu. Most calves are born in a few weeks around February.
April to June: they move north-west through the central Serengeti and the Western Corridor, where they cross the Grumeti River.
July to October: they are in the northern Serengeti and the Maasai Mara, crossing the Mara River back and forth.
November: they return south with the short rains.
A migration safari places you in the right part of the park for your dates, in a lodge or in a mobile camp that moves with the herds. The routes are approximate, since the animals follow the rain, so we plan with recent sightings in mind.
What to know before you go
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What to expect on a Great Migration safari
The herds are never still, so a migration safari is planned around where they are likely to be in your month. Your guide follows recent reports from other guides and rangers, and camps that move with the herds keep you close to the action. Expect vast columns of wildebeest and zebra, and the predators that follow them.
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Where and when to go
From December to March the herds calve around Ndutu; from April to June they move through the central and western Serengeti; from July to October they cross the Mara River in the northern Serengeti. Our migration guide follows them month by month.
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Who it suits
Anyone who wants one of the great wildlife events on Earth. Crossings need patience: allow at least three nights in the north. Read how the Serengeti compares with the Masai Mara.
Great Migration trips
Sample itineraries. Every trip is private, so we change the days, lodges and pace to suit you.
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Questions about Great Migration
Great Migration: how many days do I need?
Our Great Migration trips run from 6 to 16 days, and most guests choose about 10. Fewer days mean more time on the road; more days let you slow down and stay longer where the animals are.
Great Migration: when is the best time to go?
The best time is All year: the herds move with the seasons. Every month has something, though, so read our guide to the best time to visit Tanzania before you choose your dates.
Great Migration: how much does it cost?
The price depends on the season, the number of people and the lodges you choose. We send a clear, all-inclusive proposal for your dates within 24 hours, and our guide to the cost of a Tanzania safari explains the main costs.
Great Migration: can I add Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro?
Yes. Zanzibar is about an hour's flight from Arusha or the Serengeti, and Kilimanjaro is an hour's drive from Arusha. See our Zanzibar holidays and Kilimanjaro routes.
Great Migration: is the trip private?
Yes. Every trip we run is private, with your own vehicle and guide, and we adapt the route, the lodges and the pace to you. Start with the trip planner or contact us.
Shall we plan your trip?
Tell us your dates and what you would like to see. A specialist in Arusha sends a route and a clear proposal within 24 hours.
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