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6-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari

  • Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration: Follow over a million wildebeest and zebras across Serengeti’s legendary migration routes
  • Iconic Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive: Explore the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, rich with Big Five wildlife
  • Dramatic River Crossings: Experience heart-stopping predator-prey encounters at Mara or Grumeti rivers (seasonal)
  • Big Five Safari Adventure: Spot lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and the rare black rhino in their natural habitats
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Overview

6-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari

The 6 Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari is an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, designed for travelers who want to experience the world-famous wildebeest migration. This thrilling adventure takes you deep into the Serengeti National Park, where over a million wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing, creating dramatic river crossings and predator-prey encounters. Along the way, you’ll enjoy game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater – a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife – and Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.

Guided by expert local safari professionals, each day is carefully planned to maximize your chances of witnessing the migration and spotting Africa’s legendary Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. This safari combines breathtaking landscapes, action-packed wildlife experiences, and opportunities to witness nature’s raw drama unfold. Perfect for both first-time safari travelers and seasoned adventurers, the 6-day itinerary delivers a truly immersive experience of Tanzania’s greatest wildlife spectacle.

6-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari Itinerary

Discover a 6 Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari, following the wildebeest migration across iconic parks. Spot rhinos, lions, and elephants, enjoy thrilling game drives, and immerse yourself in Tanzania’s stunning landscapes and rich Maasai culture.

Day 1 - Pre-safari arrival day

Direct arrival to Arusha for your overnight stay with your arrival transfer included from Moshi, Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)

Quick facts

  • Distance from previous location: None
  • Expected game drive: None
  • Meals included: None
  • Extra activities: Game drive in Arusha National Park, cultural activities, walking safaris, canoeing safari
  • Commonly seen: None

Night 1 - Overnight accommodation options

Overnight: African Tulip Hotel

Style: Mid range hotel
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Outpost Lodge

Style: Budget range
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Gran Melia Hotel

Luxurious canopy bed inside a bright and stylish suite at Meliá Serengeti Lodge, featuring modern decor and large window with natural stone wall.

Style: Luxury range
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

None!

Day 2 - Arusha to Northern Serengeti

After breakfast transfer from your lodge to Arusha Airport in time for a morning flight to a northern Serengeti airstrip. On arrival you will meet our safari driver who will take you for your first migration game drive in Serengeti National Park. Your next few nights are spent conveniently located in Northern Serengeti (Mid-high range) or North West Serengeti (Basic to budget).

Quick facts

  • Distance from previous location: 1-3 hours
  • Expected game drive: Afternoon
  • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Extra activities or add-ons included: None.
  • Optional activities: None, speak to your consultant
  • Commonly seen: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyena, warthog, kudu, leopard, ostrich, mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik.

Night 2 - Overnight accommodation options

Overnight: Nyikani Migration camp

Style: Mid range tented camp
Location: Northern Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit website
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Overnight: Kenzan Tented Camp

Style: Budget range
Location: Northern Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit official site
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Overnight: Asilia Sayari Camp

Style: Luxuary Camp
Location: Northern Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit website
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Overnight: Lobo Campsite

 

 

Style: Lobo Campsite
Location: 
Serengeti National Park, inside of the park
No website available
No reviews available

Day 3 & 4 - Full day migration game drives

Tanzania Serengeti Great Migration safari

Spend a full day in Northern Serengeti for migration viewing and searching for the big 5 in this world famous safari destination. The savannah is so vast that you likely will only explore a small portion of the park even in a couple of days.

Quick facts

  • Distance from previous location: None (Budget to high range), 2-3 hours (Basic range)
  • Game drive include: Morning, afternoon
  • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Extra activities or add-ons included None.
  • Optional activities: Hot air balloon safari
  • Commonly seen animals: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyena, warthog, kudu, leopard, ostrich, mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik.

Night 3 & 4 - Overnight accommodation options

Overnight: Nyikani Migration camp

Style: Mid range tented camp
Location: Northern Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Kenzan Tented Camp

Style: Budget range
Location: Northern Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit official site
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Asilia Sayari Camp

Style: High range
Location:  Northern Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit website
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Overnight: Lobo Campsite

 

 

Style: Lobo Campsite
Location: 
Serengeti National Park, inside of the park
No website available
No reviews available

Day 5 - Northern Serengeti to Arusha

Spend your last morning experiencing the migration in the northern Serengeti and take an afternoon flight back to Arusha Airstrip where you will be transferred to your overnight post safari accommodation.

Quick facts

  • Distance from previous location: 1-3 hours
  • Expected game drive: Morning
  • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
  • Extra activities or add-ons included: None.
  • Optional activities: Hot air balloon safari
  • Commonly seen animals: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyena, warthog, kudu, leopard, ostrich, mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik.

Night 5 - Overnight accommodation options

Overnight: African Tulip Hotel

Style: Mid range hotel
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Outpost Lodge

Style: Budget range
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Gran Melia Hotel

Style: Luxury range
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
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None!

Day 6 -Post safari departure day

After breakfast, your services with us end with an optional transfer to Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Moshi.

Quick facts

  • Approx driving time: None
  • Expected game drive: None
  • Meals included: Breakfast
  • Extra activities or add-ons included None.
  • Extra activities or add-ons excluded: None
  • Commonly seen animals: None

Accommodation options

  • None included but you can add pre / post tour accommodation to any of our safaris on request in Arusha, Moshi or around Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Day 1 - Pre-safari arrival day

Direct arrival to Arusha for your overnight stay with your arrival transfer included from Moshi, Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)

Quick facts

  • Approx driving time: None
  • Expected game drive: None
  • Meals usually included: None
  • Extra activities or add-ons included None.
  • Extra activities or add-ons excluded: Game drive in Arusha National Park, cultural activities, walking safaris, canoeing safari
  • Commonly seen animals: None

Night 1 - Overnight accommodation options

Overnight: African Tulip Hotel

Style: Mid range hotel
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Outpost Lodge

Style: Budget range
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Gran Melia Hotel

Luxurious canopy bed inside a bright and stylish suite at Meliá Serengeti Lodge, featuring modern decor and large window with natural stone wall.

Style: Luxury range
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

None!

Day 2 - Arusha to Northern Serengeti

After breakfast transfer from your lodge to Arusha Airport in time for a morning flight to a northern Serengeti airstrip. On arrival you will meet our safari driver who will take you for your first migration game drive in Serengeti National Park. Your next few nights are spent conveniently located in Northern Serengeti (Mid-high range) or North West Serengeti (Basic to budget).

Quick facts

  • Distance from previous location: 1-3 hours
  • Expected game drive: Afternoon
  • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
  • Extra activities or add-ons included None.
  • Optional activities: None, speak to your consultant
  • Commonly seen animals: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyena, warthog, kudu, leopard, ostrich, mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik

Night 2 - Overnight accommodation options

Overnight: Kirawira Serena Camp

 

Style: Mid range
Location: Western Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit website
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Overnight: Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge

 

Style: Budget range
Location: Western Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit website
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Overnight: &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge

Style: High range
Location: Western Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit website
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Overnight: Lobo Campsite

  

Style: Campsite
Location: 
Western Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
No website available
No reviews available

Day 3 & 4 - Full day migration game drives

Spend a full day in Northern Serengeti for migration viewing and searching for the big 5 in this world famous safari destination. The savannah is so vast that you likely will only explore a small portion of the park even in a couple of days.

Quick facts

  • Distance from previous location: None (Budget to high range), 2-3 hours (Basic range)
  • Expected game drive: Morning, afternoon
  • Optional extras: Hot air balloon safari
  • Meals usually included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Commonly seen animals: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyena, warthog, kudu, leopard, ostrich, mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik.

Night 3 & 4 - Overnight accommodation options

Overnight: Kirawira Serena Camp

 

Style: Mid range
Location: Western Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge

 

Style: Budget range
Location: Western Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge

Style: High range
Location: Western Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Lobo Campsite

  

Style: Campsite
Location: 
Western Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
No website available
No reviews available

Day 5 - Serengeti to Arusha

Shah Tours safari vehicle driving through acacia woodland en route to Serengeti National Park

Spend your last morning experiencing the migration in the Serengeti and take an afternoon flight back to Arusha Airstrip where you will be transferred to your overnight post safari accommodation.

Quick facts

  • Distance from previous location: 1-3 hours
  • Expected game drive: Morning
  • Optional extras: Hot air balloon
  • Meals usually included: Breakfast, lunch
  • Commonly seen animals: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyena, warthog, kudu, leopard, ostrich, mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik.

Night 5 - Overnight accommodation options

Overnight: African Tulip Hotel

Style: Mid range hotel
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Outpost Lodge

Style: Budget range
Location: Arusha (leafy residential area of Usa River, near Arusha city centre)
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Gran Melia Hotel

Luxurious canopy bed inside a bright and stylish suite at Meliá Serengeti Lodge, featuring modern decor and large window with natural stone wall.

Style: Luxury range
Location: Arusha, Tanzania (Simeon Road, surrounded by coffee plantations and gardens)
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

None!

Day 6 -Post safari departure day

After breakfast, your services with us end with an optional transfer to Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Moshi.

Quick facts

  • Distance from previous location: None
  • Expected game drive: None
  • Optional extras: None
  • Meals usually included: Breakfast
  • Commonly seen animals: None

Accommodation options

  • None included but you can add pre / post tour accommodation to any of our safaris on request in Arusha, Moshi or around Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Day 1 - Pre-safari arrival day

Direct arrival to Arusha for your overnight stay with your arrival transfer included from Moshi, Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)

Quick facts

  • Approx driving time: None
  • Expected game drive: None
  • Meals usually included: None
  • Extra activities or add-ons included None.
  • Extra activities or add-ons excluded: Game drive in Arusha National Park, cultural activities, walking safaris, canoeing safari
  • Commonly seen animals: None

Night 1 - Overnight accommodation options

Overnight: African Tulip Hotel

Style: Boutique luxury hotel
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Outpost Lodge

Style: Budget range
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Gran Melia Hotel

Luxurious canopy bed inside a bright and stylish suite at Meliá Serengeti Lodge, featuring modern decor and large window with natural stone wall.

Style: Luxury range
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

None!

Day 2 - Arusha to Central Serengeti

Lionesses resting on granite kopjes near a Serengeti river

After breakfast transfer from your lodge to Arusha Airport in time for a morning flight to a Central Serengeti Seronera airstrip. On arrival you will meet our safari driver who will take you for your first game drive in Serengeti National Park. Your will spend tonight in Serengeti and cross into the Ndutu Area (Southern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation Area) for the following two nights.

Quick facts

  • Approx driving time: 1-3 hours
  • Expected game drive: Afternoon
  • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Optional activities: None, speak to your consultant
  • Commonly seen animals: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyena, warthog, kudu, leopard, ostrich, mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik.

Night 2 - Overnight accommodation options

Overnight: Nyikani Camp Central Serengeti

Style: Mid range
Location: Central Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit official site
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Narudi Camp

Style: Budget
Location: Central Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit website
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Overnight: Four Seasons Hotels

Style: Luxury lodge
Location: Central Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit website
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Overnight: Seronera Campsite

  

 

Style: Campsite
Location:
 Central Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
No website available
No reviews available

Day 3 & 4 - Full day migration game drives

You spend full days in Seronera (Basic to budget range - 1 day Ndutu / 1 day Serengeti National Park) or Ndutu area (Mid to high range - Southern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation Area) searching for the migration and big 5. The savannah is so vast that you likely will only cover a small portion of the park even in a couple of days.

Quick facts

  • Distance from previous location: None (Budget to high range), 2-3 hours (Basic range)
  • Expected game drive: Afternoon
  • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Optional activities: Hot air balloon safari
  • Commonly seen animals: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyena, warthog, kudu, leopard, ostrich, mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik.

Night 3 & 4 - Overnight accommodation options

Overnight: Nyikani Camp Central Serengeti

Style: Mid range
Location: Central Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit official site
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Kenzan Migration Camp

Style: Budget-range mobile tented camp
Location: Central Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit official site
Trip-Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Lake Masek Tented Lodge

Twin canopy beds with white mosquito nets, wooden frames, and rust-colored pillows in a luxury tented room at Lake Masek Tented Lodge, featuring warm lighting and rustic wooden flooring.

Style: luxury range
Location: Central Serengeti, inside of Serengeti National Park
Website: Visit website
Trip-Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

None!

Day 5 - Serengeti to Arusha

Spend your last morning experiencing in the Serengeti Eco-system and take an afternoon flight back to Arusha Airstrip where you will be transferred to your overnight post safari accommodation.

Quick facts

  • Distance from previous location: None (Mid to high range), 2-3 hours (Basic to budget range)
  • Expected game drive: Afternoon
  • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Optional activities: Hot air balloon safari
  • Commonly seen animals: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyena, warthog, kudu, leopard, ostrich, mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik.

Night 5 - Overnight accommodation options

Overnight: African Tulip Hotel

Style: Mid range
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Outpost Lodge

Style: Budget range
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

Overnight: Gran Melia Hotel

Luxurious canopy bed inside a bright and stylish suite at Meliá Serengeti Lodge, featuring modern decor and large window with natural stone wall.

Style: Luxury range
Location: Arusha, City Center
Website: Visit website
Trip‑Advisor Reviews: Read reviews

None!

Day 6 -Post safari departure day

After breakfast, your services with us end with an optional transfer to Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Moshi.

Quick facts

  • Distance from previous location: None
  • Expected game drive: None
  • Meals included: Breakfast
  • Optional activities: Non
  • Commonly seen animals: None

Accommodation options

  • None included but you can add pre / post tour accommodation to any of our safaris on request in Arusha, Moshi or around Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Prices, Inclusions & Custom Options

Customize your 6‑Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari with flexible prices, key inclusions, and optional cultural tours or comfort upgrades.

  • Private group (private departure)

    please request a quote
  • Scheduled group (shared departure)

    please request a quote
  • * All prices are in USD ($) and serve as indications only for a standard package excluding pre/post accommodation, add-ons and comfort upgrades.

    Scheduled departures for Complete North safari are currently not available however for small groups we can consider offering your dates for others to join.

Standard packages usually include

  • Exclusive access to prime Great Migration viewing zones within Serengeti National Park, perfectly timed to witness dramatic wildlife action and river crossings during the 6‑day itinerary.
  • Authentic Maasai cultural visit en route to or from Serengeti, offering personal interaction with Maasai elders and warriors for insight into their traditions and way of life.
  • Expert English‑speaking driver‑guide, skilled in tracking the migration herds, positioning for optimal photography, ensuring safety, and providing engaging cultural and wildlife interpretation throughout the journey.
  • All government taxes, VAT, and local levies
  • Full safari itinerary coverage, including crater descent fees
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, radio calls, English-speaking driver-guide, charging ports, and luggage space (soft bags, max 20kg per person).
  • 1.5 litres bottled water per person per day
  • Comfortable, handpicked full-board lodges depending on category selected)
  • For basic camping at special campsites: Portable camping shower and toilet (with porter to service)

Optional extras, add-ons and comfort upgrades

Looking for more comfort or a tailored experience? Explore our optional upgrades, add-ons, and customization ideas below.

Standard packages usually exclude

Trip Add-Ons & Comfort Upgrades

Upgrade your 6-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari with special cultural tours, custom extras, and flexible comfort options for a richer travel experience.

Hot air balloon flying over Serengeti savannah
Sky Safari Magic

Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari

Float over the Serengeti at sunrise, witnessing the Great Migration from above. Spot wildebeest, zebras, and predators, then enjoy a champagne bush breakfast for an unforgettable 6‑Day Serengeti Migration Safari highlight.
Walk Among Treetops

Lake Manyara Treetop Walkway

Glide through Lake Manyara’s treetops on Africa’s longest canopy walkway. Breathe in panoramic forest views, spot vibrant birdlife, and enjoy an exhilarating start to your unforgettable 6‑Day Great Serengeti Migration Safari adventure.
Acacia tree and granite kopje on the Serengeti plains, showcasing dry season vegetation and iconic savannah landscape
Walk the Wild

Serengeti Walking Safari

Explore the Serengeti on foot with an expert ranger during the Great Migration, tracking wildlife, spotting footprints, and immersing in the sounds and scents of nature for an unforgettable walking safari experience.
Crater Rim Wonders

Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walking Safari

Walk along the scenic Ngorongoro Crater rim with a professional ranger, enjoying breathtaking views, spotting unique highland wildlife, and experiencing the fresh air and tranquility of this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Maasai women in traditional dress near Mkomazi National Park.
Meet the Maasai

Maasai Cultural Village Visit

Visit a traditional Maasai village to meet warriors and elders, learn about their customs, see iconic beadwork, and experience authentic songs and dances that celebrate the Maasai’s proud heritage and way of life.
Olduvai or Oldupai Gorge Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ancient World Secrets

Olduvai Gorge & Shifting Sands Visit

Discover Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of humankind, and witness the mysterious black dunes of Shifting Sands. Explore ancient fossils, archaeological treasures, and dramatic landscapes on this enriching cultural and historical safari experience.
Canoe safari on Momella Lakes in Arusha National Park
Momella Lakes

Canoeing Safari

Glide silently across tranquil waters on a guided canoeing safari, spotting hippos, flamingos, and waterbirds up close while enjoying breathtaking Rift Valley scenery and a peaceful contrast to thrilling game drives.
Night Game Drive

Night Game Drive

Experience the magic of a night game drive, where moonlight unveils prowling predators, glowing eyes in the bush, and rare nocturnal wonders, revealing a whole new side of Africa’s wilderness.
Luxury bush lunch setup with chairs and table under acacia tree in Serengeti
Gourmet hot bush Lunch

Serengeti Hot Bush Lunch

Enjoy a freshly prepared hot bush lunch amid Serengeti’s sweeping plains, with Great Migration wildlife nearby. This unique culinary experience combines scenic beauty, fine dining, and unforgettable moments.
Tourists engaging with Maasai during a cultural tour in Mto wa Mbu village
Golden Hours at the Lake

Mto wa Mbu Village Walk

Take a guided walk through Mto wa Mbu village, exploring banana farms, markets, and local crafts. Experience authentic Tanzanian village life, farming traditions, and rich cultural diversity beyond the country’s famous wildlife parks.
Scenic flight offering breathtaking aerial views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped summit, showcasing Africa’s tallest mountain from a unique and unforgettable perspective.
Scenic Flight

Kilimanjaro Scenic Flight

Experience a thrilling Kilimanjaro Scenic Flight, capturing panoramic views of Africa’s tallest mountain. Perfect to your 6‑Day Serengeti Migration Safari, this unforgettable aerial journey adds beauty, adventure, and perspective to your trip.

Essential Information for Your 6-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari

Get ready with key travel tips and planning advice to ensure your 6-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari is smooth, comfortable, and truly memorable.

Travel Info for Tanzania

Visas, entry requirements, money tips, plastic restrictions and everything you need to know before flying to Tanzania for your safari adventure.

Which Airport to Choose?

Confused about where to land? This guide helps you choose the right airport for your 6-Day Serengeti Great Migration safari adventure (and more) in Tanzania.

Vaccinations & Health Tips

What vaccines are recommended and how to stay healthy on your Tanzania safari including malaria and yellow fever guidance.

Photos & Videos at 6-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari

Explore stunning visuals of the Great Migration, Big Five wildlife, and Serengeti landscapes. Our gallery captures the adventure and cultural highlights of this 6-day safari.

Why Book Your 6-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari Tour with Shah Tours?

With years of expertise and local knowledge, we offer authentic cultural experiences, professional guides, and responsible safaris on every Northern adventure.

Decades of Cultural Safari Expertise

With 40+ years of experience, we craft authentic 6-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari, offering meaningful cultural encounters across Arusha, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti with trusted local guides.

Local Guides Who Understand the Land

Our 6-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari guides are local experts, fluent in regional customs and trained for respectful, meaningful connections with the Maasai communities.

Safe, Comfortable & Respectful Travel

We provide safe, comfortable 6-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari with first-aid trained staff, reliable vehicles, and culturally respectful experiences honoring Maasai communities.

Frequently Asked Questions About 6-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari in Tanzania

Planning your first Tanzanian safari or dreaming of the Great Migration? These FAQs will help you prepare for the 6-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari, covering top wildlife encounters, best travel seasons, and tips for experiencing the Big Five across Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire.

Best time to visit for the Great migration

a large herd of wildebeest crossing a riverThe best month depends on what you want to see. For calving season with thousands of newborn wildebeest, visit in February. For river crossings, choose July to early September. If you prefer fewer crowds and lush landscapes, May to June offers a beautiful transition period. Each phase provides unique photographic and wildlife opportunities, so consider your preferences when selecting the travel month. Consulting a migration map before booking ensures you’re in the right place at the right time.

Best Places to See the Great Migration in Serengeti

The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is the best place to witness the Great Migration, especially the Ndutu area for calving (January–March) and the Grumeti River for crossings (June–July). Northern Serengeti offers thrilling Mara River crossings from July to September. The vast landscapes, abundant wildlife, and accessibility make these areas ideal. Strategic lodge locations in migration hotspots ensure close encounters without long drives, enhancing your safari experience and maximizing wildlife viewing time.

Seasonal pattern of the Great migration

Migrating wildebeest herds on the Serengeti plains The Great Migration is a continuous cycle, but in Tanzania, it generally follows this pattern: December–March in the south for calving, April–May moving through central Serengeti, June–July in the western corridor, and July–September in the north for river crossings. From October–November, herds begin returning south. While exact timings vary annually with rainfall, this seasonal pattern has been consistent for decades, guiding travelers on when and where to go for each unique spectacle.

Great migration timeline and seasonal movement

 The Great Migration is a continuous cycle, but in Tanzania, it generally follows this pattern: December–March in the south for calving, April–May moving through central Serengeti, June–July in the western corridor, and July–September in the north for river crossings. From October–November, herds begin returning south. While exact timings vary annually with rainfall, this seasonal pattern has been consistent for decades, guiding travelers on when and where to go for each unique spectacle.

Effortless safari experience

Safari vehicles in the Serengeti follow park rules to ensure safety and wildlife protection, typically staying 20–30 meters from animals. However, herds often pass very close to vehicles on their own, especially during crossings or grazing. Guides position you for excellent viewing and photography while respecting animal space. Ethical wildlife viewing ensures the migration remains undisturbed for future generations while still providing incredible, up-close encounters.

Year-round great migration viewing

Tanzania Serengeti Great Migration safari The Great Migration is a year-round natural cycle, with wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle constantly moving across the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem in search of grazing. There’s no true start or end, but the most famous events calving and river crossings occur between January - March and July - September. The rest of the year, herds are still on the move, creating excellent viewing opportunities across different Serengeti regions, making Tanzania a year-round safari destination for wildlife enthusiasts.

Affordable cost of great migration safaris with Shah Tours

Shah Tours safari vehicle driving through acacia woodland en route to Serengeti National ParkWith Shah Tours, you enjoy the Great Migration at a better value than most other operators, without compromising on quality. Costs vary depending on accommodation style, season, and itinerary. Budget camping options keep expenses low, while well-selected lodges near migration hotspots offer premium experiences at competitive rates. Even during peak season for river crossings, our pricing remains fair, and the green season provides even greater value while still delivering exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities.

Great migration route through the Serengeti ecosystem

Wildebeest crossing the Mara River during the Great Migration in Serengeti The migration follows a clockwise route through the Serengeti - Mara ecosystem. It starts in southern Serengeti and Ndutu (December–March) for calving, moves to central Serengeti (April–May), then to the western corridor (June–July), and northern Serengeti/Mara River (July–September). By October - November, herds return south. This route has been followed for centuries, driven by rainfall patterns and grazing needs, making it one of nature’s most predictable yet awe-inspiring wildlife events.

Wildlife and predators of the Great migration

Wildebeest crossing the Grumeti River in West Serengeti during the Great Migration The Great Migration involves over 1.5 million wildebeest, 250,000 zebra, and hundreds of thousands of Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles. Predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow the herds, taking advantage of the abundance of prey. Nile crocodiles wait at river crossings, while vultures and other scavengers clean up after kills. This creates an intense and dynamic predator–prey interaction, making the migration one of the richest wildlife spectacles on Earth.

Big Five viewing during the Great migration

Yes. The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater offer excellent chances to see all Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino alongside the migration herds. While rhinos are rarer in the Serengeti, they are more easily spotted in Ngorongoro. Combining a migration safari with a crater visit maximizes your Big Five chances while experiencing both open plains and enclosed caldera ecosystems teeming with wildlife.

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