Calving on the southern plains from January to March, river crossings in the north from July to October. Private safaris timed to where the herds are the week you travel.
More than a million wildebeest move in a continuous loop between the Serengeti and Kenya's Masai Mara. Where you should stay depends entirely on when you travel, and on rainfall that shifts the herds from one year to the next.
From January to March the herds calve on the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti and Ndutu. From July to October they cross the Mara River in the northern Serengeti. Between those seasons they move through the central and western Serengeti.
Because our safaris are private, we can move camps or change routes to follow the latest reports from our guides.
Camps chosen for where the migration is likely to be the week you arrive.
A private vehicle lets you wait at a crossing point for as long as it takes.
Two very different spectacles. We help you choose the one that suits you.
9 Days / 8 Nights
Timed for peak crossing season, this private safari puts you on the Mara River from both the Kenyan and Tanzanian banks for the best odds of…
15 Days / 14 Nights
Six wildlife areas across Kenya and Tanzania, from Amboseli to the Serengeti's Mara River, finishing on Zanzibar. The complete private safari, done properly.
10 days
Begin in the Maasai Mara, fly into Serengeti and Ngorongoro then unwind on Zanzibar white sand. A private 10-day Tanzania Kenya safari escape.
10 days
Fly between the Serengeti and Maasai Mara on a private 10-day Kenya Tanzania safari built for first-time travellers. Africa Private Safari.
4 Days / 3 Nights
This 4-day “Big Three” safari is the most popular short-duration tour in Tanzania.
8 days / 7 nights
Witness one of nature’s greatest events, where over 8,000 wildebeest calves are born daily
5 Days / 4 Nights
Expect the pinnacle of African wildlife drama on this 5-day Northern Serengeti fly-in safari.
7 Days / 6 Nights
This high-selling 7-day itinerary covers the “crown jewels” of Tanzania’s wildlife destinations.
January to March for calving in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu, and July to October for the Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti. The herds move through the central and western Serengeti in between.
No one can guarantee a crossing; the herds decide. Staying close to the river for several days, with a private vehicle, gives you the best chance.
Our private migration safaris start from $1,655 per person. The final price depends on the season, the camps you choose and how many of you travel together, and every quote is itemised. Our guide How Much Does a Tanzania Safari Cost? explains each part.
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