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Tanzania Safari

Witness The
Great Migration.

Experience the most spectacular wildlife event on Earth. Follow the endless herds of wildebeest and zebra across the Serengeti plains.

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7-Day Migration Safari $2,850 USD / person
5-Day Migration Safari $1,950 USD / person
The Great Migration

Nature's Most Spectacular Show

Every year, over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra and gazelle embark on a relentless circular journey across the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem. Driven purely by rainfall and the search for fresh pasture, this ancient cycle of life is the largest overland migration on Earth — a living, breathing spectacle that has played out for millennia.

From heart-stopping river crossings teeming with Nile crocodiles to vast golden plains stretching endlessly to the horizon, the Great Migration offers wildlife encounters that no photograph can truly capture. Whether you join us for the January calving season on the southern Serengeti or the iconic Mara River crossings of July to October, every safari day delivers moments you will carry with you forever.

Our expert guides have spent years studying the migration's rhythms — they know exactly where the herds will be and when, so you spend less time searching and more time watching. From luxury tented camps positioned on the migration corridor to fly-in expeditions that keep pace with the moving herds, we craft every itinerary around the spectacle you came to see.

3-Day Migration Expedition

Day 01

Serengeti Fly-in & Evening Chase

Your adventure begins with a breathtaking scenic flight from Arusha directly into the heart of the Serengeti. From the window of your light aircraft, watch the landscape transform from lush highlands into the endless golden plains that define this wilderness. Upon landing at a bush airstrip, your private guide will be waiting to whisk you away on your first game drive. As the sun begins its descent, we search for the leading edge of the migration—vast herds of wildebeest and zebra dotting the horizon as they move in ancient rhythm.

Light aircraft over Serengeti
Wildlife sighting in Serengeti
Luxury Tented Camp
Accommodation Type

Premium Migration Tented Camp

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Experience the magic of the Serengeti in a camp that moves with the migration. Our tented suites offer plush bedding, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, and private verandas looking out over the savannah. Evenings are spent around a crackling fire under a canopy of stars.
Day 02

Heart of the Great Herds

Spend a full, immersive day deep within the Serengeti's most active migration corridors. Following the cues of the land—dust clouds on the horizon and the calls of birds—we track the mega-herds. You'll witness the incredible social dynamics of the migration, with predators like lions and cheetahs never far behind. Mid-day, enjoy a private bush picnic under the shade of an acacia tree, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wild. This is a day for slow observation and capturing the true scale of Nature's most spectacular show.

Great Migration herds
Lion on the plains
Serengeti Safari Lodge
Accommodation Type

Luxury Wilderness Safari Lodge

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Perched on a ridge overlooking the plains, this eco-certified lodge blends modern luxury with authentic African design. Features include an infinity pool where you can watch elephants drink, organic farm-to-table dining, and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows for 24-hour wildlife viewing.
Day 03

River Crossing Thrill & Departure

On your final morning, we head toward the iconic Mara River. This is where the migration reaches its highest drama. We'll position ourselves at a safe distance near a known crossing point, waiting for the herds to gather tension before plunging into the crocodile-infested waters. The raw energy of this crossing is the ultimate Serengeti experience. After a late bush brunch, we'll traverse a final game-rich sector of the park before your return flight, leaving you with memories of a landscape where the wild still reigns supreme.

Mara River crossing
Serengeti sunset
Departure Lounge
Experience End

Scenic Flight to Arusha/Zanzibar

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Your return flight takes you back across the Crater Highlands. We'll assist with all transfer arrangements to your hotel in Arusha or onward to the spice island of Zanzibar for a beach extension. Lunch packs are provided for the journey.

Price Includes

  • All National Park entry fees and government taxes
  • Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and wireless charging
  • Professional, English-speaking safari guide & driver
  • Scenic internal flight from Arusha to Serengeti (Day 1)
  • Luxury tented camp and lodge accommodation as per itinerary
  • All meals (Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, and Dinner)
  • Unlimited bottled drinking water during game drives
  • AMREF Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover

Price Excludes

  • International flight tickets & Departure taxes
  • Tanzania Entry Visa fees (approx. $50 - $100)
  • Gratuities / Tips for guide and staff (Recommended)
  • Personal travel and medical insurance
  • Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks at the lodges
  • Personal items, laundry, and telephone calls
  • Optional activities (e.g. Serengeti Balloon Safari)
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