Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzania
Travel privately through Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. We adjust your route and camps to suit the migration’s likely location in your travel month.
Adapt this safari to my datesA migration safari built around the season
The Great Migration moves throughout the year. Rather than sending every traveller to the same camp, we choose the Serengeti National Park area that offers the strongest opportunity for your dates, while retaining Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for varied landscapes and exceptional resident wildlife.
- First-time safari travellers
- Couples and adult families
- Wildlife and photography
- Private, flexible game drives
- Migration-focused travel
- Optional beach extension
Where might the migration be?
Wildlife never follows a calendar exactly, but these broad patterns guide the route we recommend.
Southern plains
Calving season
Central and western
Moving herds
Northern Serengeti
River season
Central and eastern
Short rains
Day-by-day itinerary
This is a starting point. Nights, parks and accommodation can all be adjusted.
Day 1Tarangire National Park
Meet your private guide in Arusha and travel to Tarangire. Afternoon game viewing among baobabs, elephants and seasonal wildlife concentrations.
Day 2Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley
A flexible day in Lake Manyara National Park, combining wildlife, landscapes and, where appropriate, a guided walk or community experience.
Days 3–6Serengeti migration area
Four days positioned in the Serengeti region best suited to your month. Private game drives allow early starts, patient sightings and a pace shaped around you.
Day 7Ngorongoro Highlands
A final Serengeti morning followed by the journey into the highlands. Optional crater-rim walk depending on timing and interests.
Day 8Ngorongoro Crater and Arusha
Descend to the crater floor for wildlife viewing, then return to Arusha or continue to the airport or a beach extension.
Choose the level that suits you
We are not tied to particular camps. Recommendations are based on location, guiding, atmosphere and current value for your dates.
Classic
Comfortable, characterful tented camps and lodges in strong wildlife locations.
Explore Classic SafariLuxury
High-quality camps with excellent locations, polished service and added comfort.
Explore Luxury SafariUltra-luxury
Outstanding camps, private experiences and seamless logistics using the finest available options.
Typically included
- Private 4WD safari vehicle
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Accommodation and meals as proposed
- Park and conservation fees
- Unlimited game-drive kilometres
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Premium drinks and personal purchases
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not in the proposal
Local knowledge, private guiding and three decades of experience
Adapt this migration safari to your dates
Tell us when you want to travel, who is coming and the experience you have in mind. We’ll recommend the right migration area, accommodation level and current price.
Plan My Private Safari