Serengeti Migration Safari
Overview
What is the Great Serengeti Migration - This is a movement of animals moving from one place to another looking for greener grass, water and breeding sites. The main animals of this Migration are Wildebeests and Zebras, which complete the whole circle of Migration accompanied by Cape Elands, Vultures, also Gazelles which don't finish the whole circle of Migration, since theirs ends in Central and Eastern Serengeti where they will wait for the Wilderbeests and Zebras in December to Migrate South with them. Despite many people beliefs the Migration is all year around, and they will be in different places of Serengeti in different times of the year depending on the rain patterns of the Serengeti ecosystem. The rains are the main driving force of the Migration and they may affect largely what may happen during their Migration. There are 2 main highlights of the Migration. The Mara River crossing in dry Season Northern Serengeti and Calving season in Wet season Southern Serengeti. (i) Mara River crossings during the Dry Season in the Northern Serengeti, late July-October. This is where you see hundreds, sometimes, thousands of Wilderbeests crossing the Mara river in the rush to get to the other side where they hope to find greener grass and more water, and Crocodiles are there to try their luck on catching them if they can. It's amazing, it's chaotic, it's their lives, which is incredible to see because nothing will stop the Wilderbeests to get to where they have smelt rains which means more grass and water opportunities. (ii) In the Wet Season the Migration heads South looking for breeding sites, and this is because the soils in Southern and Eastern Serengeti are the most fertile because of the volcanic ashes they got from Ngorongoro highlands during their formations. The grass in these Plains will give new moms the best milk to provide best lives beginning of their newborns. The calving season during the Wet season in Southern and Eastern Serengeti, December-March. This is the Season to see lots of babies, baby Zebras (December-January), baby Wilderbeests (February-March) and Baby Gazelles (December-March). About 500,000 baby Wilderbeests are born every year, 100,000 baby Zebras, 50,000 baby Gazelles every year too. This spectacle attracts a lot of predators and actions and that's why is a very interesting time to see the great Serengeti Migration in the vast Plains of Serengeti. Another interesting time of the Dry Season, is from June-July, Where The Great Serengeti Migration is in Western is in the Western Serengeti, herds in mass numbers and Big Cats and Crocodiles in Grumeti river which haven't seen them for while trying to hunt them.
12-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari – Dry Season
Experience the spectacular Serengeti Great Migration Safari during Tanzania's dry season, when huge herds of wildebeest and zebras move through the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing and water. This 12-day journey combines Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Eastern Serengeti, and Northern Serengeti, giving you excellent opportunities to witness wildlife, predators, and the dramatic Mara River crossings.
Arrive in Arusha, where you will be met by our representative and
transferred to your hotel. Take time to relax after your journey and prepare
for your Serengeti Great Migration Safari.
Overnight: Arusha
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire
National Park. Enjoy your first game drive through the park, famous for its
large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, diverse birdlife, and beautiful
landscapes.
Continue to your safari accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Tarangire
Enjoy a full day exploring Tarangire National Park. Follow wildlife trails
through the park while looking for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras,
wildebeest, buffalo, and other wildlife.
The varied landscapes provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing
and photography.
Overnight: Tarangire
After breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive toward the
Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel
through the highlands toward the crater.
Arrive at your accommodation on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim and enjoy
spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Start the morning with a descent into the Ngorongoro
Crater for a game drive. The crater is home to a remarkable concentration of
wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and, with luck, black
rhinos.
After lunch, continue your journey toward the Eastern Serengeti, entering
the wider Serengeti ecosystem.
Overnight: Eastern Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the Eastern Serengeti.
Depending on the season and wildlife movements, you may encounter large
herds of wildebeest and zebras as well as predators following the migration.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives while your guide searches for the
best wildlife sightings.
Overnight: Eastern Serengeti
After breakfast, begin your journey toward Northern
Serengeti. The drive provides opportunities for wildlife viewing as you
travel deeper into the Serengeti.
Northern Serengeti is particularly important during the dry season because
the migrating herds move toward the Mara River area.
Overnight: Northern Serengeti
Enjoy a full day dedicated to the Serengeti Great
Migration Safari in Northern Serengeti.
Depending on the timing of the migration, you may witness enormous herds of
wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains. Your guide will monitor
wildlife movements and search for the best opportunities to observe the
migration.
Overnight: Northern Serengeti
Continue exploring Northern Serengeti. Spend the day
searching for wildebeest herds, zebras, lions, leopards, cheetahs,
elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife.
If the herds are near the Mara River, you may have the opportunity to
witness one of Africa's most dramatic wildlife spectacles—the Great
Migration river crossing.
Overnight: Northern Serengeti
Enjoy another full day in Northern Serengeti. The extra
time in the region gives you a better opportunity to follow the movement of
the herds and observe wildlife behavior without rushing.
The Northern Serengeti is particularly famous for the Mara River crossings,
which generally occur during the dry-season migration period.
Overnight: Northern Serengeti
Spend your final full day exploring Northern Serengeti.
Continue searching for the migrating herds and the predators that follow
them. Enjoy the vast Serengeti landscapes and take advantage of the
excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities throughout the day.
Overnight: Northern Serengeti
Enjoy breakfast at your camp before a relaxed final game drive toward the airstrip. Continue to the airport for your scheduled flight and onward journey, bringing your Serengeti Great Migration Safari to an unforgettable end.
Destination
Top Destinations
Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
Lake Manyara
Tarangire
Reasons You should choose Eagle Eye Expeditions
- We have amazing English-Speaking guides who will make your safari
- All our clients arrive as guests and leave as friends that want to come back, they also advise their friends to go on a Safari with us
- We have guided all sorts of guests from families, couples, groups, to photographers
- We have comfortable cars perfectly designed to provide you with an Expedition to remember. They are also designed well for photographers
- It is a licensed Tour Company with offices in Arusha Tanzania
