7 Days Great Migration Safari

Follow the seasonal movements of the Great Wildebeest Migration through the Serengeti on a private seven-day safari with expert guiding and immersive game drives.

Price per person
$2,650
Duration
7 Days
Overnight stays
6 Nights

Great Migration Safari Overview & Highlights

Spend seven days exploring the Serengeti as the Great Wildebeest Migration moves through its vast, seasonal range. This itinerary combines game drives in Central Serengeti with time in the north, where herds may gather near the Mara River during the relevant season.

Travel in a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, accompanied by a professional English-speaking naturalist guide. The migration follows rainfall and grazing, so its location changes through the year and river crossings are never guaranteed; your route and game drives are adapted to current wildlife movements.

Accommodation options: These are suggestions, not guaranteed package inclusions. Images show the destination region; confirm the selected property, rates, and availability with the safari operator.

Day 01: Arusha to Central Serengeti

Travel from Arusha to Central Serengeti, enjoying the changing landscapes on the way. Arrive for an afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley, a year-round wildlife area with resident predators and plains game.

Overnight: Central Serengeti; lodge or tented camp selection depends on the chosen accommodation level and availability.

Accommodation options

Meliá Serengeti Meliá SerengetiView property site Maboresho Tented Camp Maboresho Tented CampView property site Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Four Seasons Safari Lodge SerengetiView property site

Day 02: Central Serengeti Game Drives

Enjoy a full day of game drives in Central Serengeti, searching for resident wildlife and seasonal migration herds. Your guide chooses the day’s route based on recent sightings and conditions.

Accommodation options

Meliá Serengeti Meliá SerengetiView property site Maboresho Tented Camp Maboresho Tented CampView property site Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Four Seasons Safari Lodge SerengetiView property site

Day 03: Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

Continue north through the Serengeti with wildlife viewing stops along the way. The drive offers opportunities to observe changing habitats and, depending on the season, the movement of wildebeest and zebra.

Overnight: Northern Serengeti; camp location depends on seasonal routing and availability.

Accommodation options Confirm the seasonal camp location with your safari operator.

Meliá Serengeti Meliá SerengetiView property site Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Four Seasons Safari Lodge SerengetiView property site Tukaone Weaver Tukaone WeaverView property site

Day 04: Northern Serengeti Migration Tracking

Spend the day in Northern Serengeti, tracking migration herds and wildlife around the Mara River region. Herd locations shift with the seasons, and river crossings are a natural event that cannot be predicted or guaranteed.

Overnight: Northern Serengeti; final camp selection depends on the season, route, accommodation level, and availability.

Accommodation options Confirm the seasonal camp location with your safari operator.

Meliá Serengeti Meliá SerengetiView property site Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Four Seasons Safari Lodge SerengetiView property site Tukaone Weaver Tukaone WeaverView property site

Day 05: Full Day in Northern Serengeti

Continue exploring Northern Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Your guide follows current wildlife activity, whether that means migration herds, resident predators, or other animals of the region.

Accommodation: Overnight in the Northern Serengeti; property depends on the selected accommodation level and availability.

Accommodation options Confirm the seasonal camp location with your safari operator.

Meliá Serengeti Meliá SerengetiView property site Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Four Seasons Safari Lodge SerengetiView property site Tukaone Weaver Tukaone WeaverView property site

Day 06: Northern to Central Serengeti

Make the journey back toward Central Serengeti, pausing for game viewing en route. Enjoy a final evening in the park and one more opportunity to take in the Serengeti’s wide-open landscapes.

Accommodation: Overnight in Central Serengeti; property depends on the selected accommodation level and availability.

Accommodation options

Meliá Serengeti Meliá SerengetiView property site Maboresho Tented Camp Maboresho Tented CampView property site Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Four Seasons Safari Lodge SerengetiView property site

Day 07: Serengeti to Arusha

After breakfast, take a final morning game drive or transfer from the Serengeti to Arusha, subject to the chosen transport arrangements. The safari concludes in Arusha.

Accommodation: No overnight stay; the safari concludes in Arusha.

Frequently Asked Questions

Essential details covering tour inclusions, accommodations, dietary arrangements, and safari preparation

Included: Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, professional English-speaking naturalist guide, park and conservation fees, full-board accommodation, bottled water on game drives, and transfers as confirmed in the final itinerary. Excluded: International flights, Tanzania entry visa, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages, laundry, and tips.
We offer three tailored tiers: Mid-Range: comfortable safari lodges and permanent tented camps with en-suite private bathrooms and hot water showers; Luxury: high-end boutique lodges and luxury glamping tented suites; Budget Camping: spacious canvas dome tents with private safari chef.
Yes! All safari lodges and our mobile bush safari chefs cater seamlessly to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, or allergy-sensitive diets. Simply let us know your requirements when confirming your itinerary.
Tipping in Tanzania is customary and greatly appreciated for dedicated service. As a general recommendation: $15 to $25 USD per day total per vehicle for your private safari driver-guide, and $5 to $10 USD per room per night placed in the communal lodge staff tip box.
Please pack soft-sided duffel bags rather than rigid hard-shell suitcases, which fit easily into 4x4 safari luggage compartments. If your safari includes domestic bush flights, a strict 15 kg (33 lbs) weight limit per traveler (including hand luggage) applies.
The itinerary includes six nights in the Serengeti. The final day returns to Arusha, with no overnight stay included that night.
No. The migration follows rainfall and grazing, and wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. River crossings are natural events that cannot be predicted; discuss seasonal routing with the safari team before booking.
You can discuss route adjustments and accommodation preferences with the safari team. Changes depend on travel dates and property availability, and may affect the final price.
Bring comfortable neutral-colored clothing, layers for cool mornings and evenings, sun protection, and any personal medication. Use soft-sided luggage; if your trip includes a domestic bush flight, confirm its baggage allowance before departure.
Airport transfers are listed as included. The itinerary starts and finishes in Arusha; share your flight details with the safari team to coordinate pickup and drop-off times.