Great Migration

8-Day The Great Migration Safari

The Great Migration Safari is an 8-day private safari in Tanzania covering Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Prices start from $3,450 per person for two or more sharing, with safari lodges and tented camps.

From

$3,450 pp

Length

8 days

Route

Serengeti › Ngorongoro

Stay

Safari lodges and tented camps

Best time

Seasonally planned around herd movement

Your route, day by day

Follow the route across Tanzania.

Follow the wildebeest migration across the Serengeti and pair extraordinary wildlife viewing with the dramatic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Start: SerengetiReal map of Tanzania

1Day 1

Arrive in Tanzania

Meet your local team in Arusha. Settle in, enjoy a safari briefing and review the seasonal route with your guide.

Arusha
2Day 2

Into the Serengeti

Travel towards the Serengeti with wildlife viewing en route. Arrive at camp and head out for an afternoon game drive if time allows.

Serengeti
3Day 3

Serengeti — follow the herds

Spend a full day exploring the plains, tracking wildebeest and zebra while looking for lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other resident wildlife.

Serengeti
4Day 4

Migration country

Position your day around recent wildlife reports and the season. Your guide adapts the route to maximise time in promising areas.

Serengeti
5Day 5

A second full day on the plains

Enjoy early and late game drives, with time to pause for photography and a picnic lunch in the bush where permitted.
6Day 6

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Take a final morning drive before travelling towards the crater highlands, with wildlife viewing along the way.

SerengetiNgorongoro
7Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the crater for a full game drive across grassland, woodland and lakes. Look for buffalo, elephants, lions and, with luck, black rhino.

Ngorongoro
8Day 8

Departure

Enjoy breakfast before your transfer to Arusha or the airport. Additional nights can be arranged if your flight requires them.

Arusha

Know before you go

What you’ll find in Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

2.33°S, 34.83°E

Serengeti National Park

Tanzania's most famous savanna: endless plains, kopjes that lions use as lookouts and the stage for the annual wildebeest and zebra migration.

Wildlife & sights: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, elephants, giraffes and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra.
Best time: Year-round. Calving on the southern plains around Ndutu runs roughly January to March, the western corridor is active around May and June, and the north and Mara River are the focus from about July to October.
Guide tip: Where you sleep matters more than how long you stay: camps near the herds save hours of driving.

Explore Serengeti

3.17°S, 35.58°E

Ngorongoro Crater

A collapsed volcano about 19 km across whose floor holds grassland, a soda lake and forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where wildlife is easy to find.

Wildlife & sights: Black rhino (with luck), lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, flamingos and large bull elephants.
Best time: Year-round. Dry months from June to October give the clearest roads; the green season brings fewer vehicles and newborn animals.
Guide tip: Go down early. The crater is busiest mid-morning and animals are most active at first light.

Explore Ngorongoro

Highlights of this 8-day trip

Migration-focused route planned around your travel dates
Private 4x4 safari vehicle and dedicated guide
Full-day Serengeti game drives
Ngorongoro Crater wildlife experience
Handpicked lodges or tented camps
Flexible upgrade options for premium camps

Your trip is planned by our Arusha-based team, who drive these roads every week. Dates, pace, lodges and extras can all be changed before you confirm, and your written quote lists every park fee and inclusion.

Starting price per person

$3,450

USD, two or more sharing, standard season. Final price depends on dates, group size and accommodation.

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Questions about this trip

How much does the The Great Migration Safari cost?

It starts from $3,450 per person for 8 days with two or more travellers sharing. The final price depends on your dates, group size and the accommodation you choose, and is confirmed in a written quote.

What is the best time to do the The Great Migration Safari?

Seasonally planned around herd movement. Year-round. Calving on the southern plains around Ndutu runs roughly January to March, the western corridor is active around May and June, and the north and Mara River are the focus from about July to October.

How many days do I need for Serengeti and Ngorongoro?

This itinerary uses 8 days, which is enough to cover 2 key places without rushing the longest drives. Extra nights can be added at any stop.

Is this trip private?

Yes. You travel in your own 4x4 with a dedicated guide, so you set the pace for photography and rest. Group-departure options are available on request.

What will I see in Serengeti?

Tanzania's most famous savanna: endless plains, kopjes that lions use as lookouts and the stage for the annual wildebeest and zebra migration. Look for: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, elephants, giraffes and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra.

What will I see in Ngorongoro?

A collapsed volcano about 19 km across whose floor holds grassland, a soda lake and forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where wildlife is easy to find. Look for: Black rhino (with luck), lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, flamingos and large bull elephants.