Tanzania Migration Safaris
Witness a journey of life and death – the Greatest Show on Earth
In Northeast Tanzania, around Serengeti, you can observe one of the world’s most impressive wildlife spectacles: the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Roughly two million animals trek ~1000km in a clockwise path seeking fresh grazing and breeding grounds, forming an intense predator–prey dynamic. At times, it’s an emotional sight—nature’s raw circle of life on a massive stage. But for wildlife lovers, it’s an unmissable phenomenon.
Perfect for avid safari enthusiasts craving iconic images of thousands of wildebeest crossing croc-filled rivers or forging grassland roads in long columns. If nature documentaries have spurred your fascination with mega-herds on the move, then a migration safari in Tanzania (optionally extending into Kenya) hits the mark. Visually overwhelming and emotionally stirring, the Great Migration is something every nature lover should witness once.
The Great Migration roams between Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Masai Mara. It’s a year-round phenomenon, but prime viewing typically happens between June and October, when huge herds converge at rivers— the Grumeti (from mid-May) and the Mara (July onwards). There’s also an incredible wildebeest calving season in southern Serengeti around January and February. No matter the month, our guides use their expertise to place you near the heart of the action.
The dry season (June–October) offers the best chance to see major river crossings, but the herds are moving year-round, making every month special in its own way: Calving season in Jan–Feb means newborn wildebeest and fewer visitors; mid–late May sees the herds at the Grumeti River; and July–October is the famed Mara River crossing in the north. By November–December, they begin looping back south, completing their epic cycle.
January–February
~500,000 newborns in Southern Serengeti
June–October
Grumeti & Mara River drama
Serengeti lodging spans basic campsites to luxury tented camps and upscale lodges. For an immersive experience, consider Mobile Explorer Camps that move with the herds. Picture roomy dome tents, cozy beds, candle-lit dinners beneath African skies, and a front-row seat to a million wildebeest stretching across the plains.
Book Early: Migration season is extremely popular—secure your spot 6–12 months ahead for the best camp/lodge choices.
River Crossings = Big Crowds: Everyone wants that epic shot of wildebeest plunging into the water. For a quieter highlight, calving season in Jan–Feb offers plenty of drama without peak visitor numbers.
The wildebeest migration is every bit as dramatic as it sounds— from frantic river crossings to quiet dawn scenes of thousands of animals feeding. Between predator hunts, swirling dust, and newborn calves, you’ll watch nature’s raw circle of life unfold day by day. Even if a crossing eludes you, the near-constant movement of zebras, gazelles, and opportunistic lions ensures unforgettable sightings.
Evenings are spent in camp or a lodge under a star-filled sky. Mornings start early to catch potential crossings or track lion prides. Over your safari, you’ll follow the herds’ ancient instinct, discovering life, death, and everything in between.
A Migration Safari promises breathtaking drama and epic natural beauty. From tiny wildebeest calves taking their first steps to epic river crossings, each day is a new chapter in Africa’s oldest story. Let Safari King Africa plan your trip around the herds’ timeline. Contact us now, and secure your front-row seat to the Great Migration.