Great Migration Safaris
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- Kenya & Tanzania Adventure
- PRIVATE Wildebeest Calving Safari, Tanzania, January to March **Sustainable Approach to Travel
- 12 Days Best of Kenya and Tanzania
- Wildlife & Wilderness of Botswana
- 11 Days Tanzania Wildlife Cultural Safari*
- 5-Days 4 Nights Lodge Safari Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
- Kenya and Tanzania Overland Safari - 14 Days
- Affordable 3-Day Budget Luxury Masai Mara Safari in Kenya - With Free Night at Nairobi Hotel
- 13 Day East Africa Year-Round Migration Safari- Midrange Camps & Lodges
- Big Game Safari 8D/7N (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Aberdare & Amboseli)
Kenya & Tanzania Adventure
78 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A varied and fascinating itinerary in awesome surroundings with a great bunch of people.”
Hazel, traveled in January
The spectacular wildebeest migration moves across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. Strategic camps like Mara Springs and Serengeti Public Campsite offer views of thousands of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles, with predators in pursuit.
Duration 14 days Destinations Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Musoma, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Arusha, Zanzibar, Changu IslandSee all destinations Age Range 16 to 99 year olds Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $10,337
6% Off- NZ$9,680You save $657
PRIVATE Wildebeest Calving Safari, Tanzania, January to March **Sustainable Approach to Travel
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had an amazing time seeing lots of wild animals, birds and also interacting with local tribes.”
Antoine, traveled in March
Thousands of wildebeest calve in Ndutu from January to March, with newborns taking their first steps across Serengeti's plains. Strategic wild camps near migration routes offer optimal viewing of predator action from custom 4x4s.
Duration 8 days Destinations Moshi, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German, French, Spanish Operator World Adventure Tours From
6% Off- NZ$4,257
12 Days Best of Kenya and Tanzania
73 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Nice and very enjoyable that I would like to go there any other day.”
Abigael, traveled in August
The epic wildebeest migration unfolds in Masai Mara (July-October) and Serengeti, featuring dramatic river crossings and predator encounters. Serona Public Camp offers prime viewing of 1.5 million animals on their annual journey.
Duration 12 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli National Park, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Age Range 2 to 85 year olds Operator Africa Venture Safaris From
6% Off- NZ$3,960
Seasonal zebra migrations flow through Savuti Marsh alongside predator movements. Rich wildlife patterns emerge across Okavango Delta's channels and Chobe's riverfront. Traditional mokoro canoe safaris and walking excursions reveal fresh animal signs.
Duration 14 days Destinations Maun, Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Victoria Falls, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Savuti National Park, Moremi Game Reserve Age Range 16 to 99 year olds Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $6,597
7% Off- NZ$6,160You save $437
11 Days Tanzania Wildlife Cultural Safari*
55 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The beautiful landscapes, wildlife and Tanzanian people made the trip one that will live in our minds for a very long time.”
Ruud, traveled in May
Three nights at Serengeti Safari Lodge provide front-row seats to the Great Migration. Custom 4x4s transport visitors as expert guides track wildebeest herds, predator action, and river crossings along the migration route.
Duration 11 days Destinations Moshi, Arusha, Arusha National Park, Karatu, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German, French Operator Zara Tours (Zara Tanzania Adventures) From
7% Off- NZ$8,315
5-Days 4 Nights Lodge Safari Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
48 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The game drives were breathtaking, and the lodges were excellent.”
Janina, traveled in January
Sprawling across Serengeti's endless plains, massive herds of wildebeest navigate predator-rich territories. Two nights in strategic locations allow optimal viewing while expert guides track movement patterns of this natural phenomenon.
Duration 5 days Destinations Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara Age Range 7 to 90 year olds Operator Migration Venture Africa From
7% Off- NZ$3,283
Kenya and Tanzania Overland Safari - 14 Days
13 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very kind and professional definitely recommended.”
MohammedHamad, traveled in January
Duration 14 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli National Park, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Age Range 4 to 80 year olds Operator Africa Venture Safaris From
7% Off- NZ$4,702
Affordable 3-Day Budget Luxury Masai Mara Safari in Kenya - With Free Night at Nairobi Hotel
22 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We also made new friends and the most amazing memories. Would definitely recommend this joining safari tour to any age group.”
LoiceHedwinah, traveled in January
The magnificent wildebeest migration crosses Masai Mara's plains, viewable from Masai Mara Sopa Lodge. Dawn and dusk game drives offer optimal migration sightings with expert guides tracking seasonal movements.
Duration 3 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha Age Range 3 to 80 year olds Operator Bonvoyage Kenya Safaris From
7% Off- NZ$569
13 Day East Africa Year-Round Migration Safari- Midrange Camps & Lodges
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The transport was spacious, meals were well-balanced, and accommodations had Wi-Fi. We saw wildebeest migrations and elephants at close range.”
Doris, traveled in April
The spectacular wildebeest migration connects Serengeti and Masai Mara. Talek Bush Camp hosts guests for four nights of prime viewing, while Serengeti Wildbeeste Camp offers perfect positioning near crossing points. Expert guides locate optimal viewing spots.
Duration 13 days Destinations Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Amboseli National Park Age Range 3 to 80 year olds Operated in English, French, Spanish Operator Exciting Africa Holidays From
7% Off- NZ$10,559+$3,052 local payments
Big Game Safari 8D/7N (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Aberdare & Amboseli)
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“We paid $9,000 to visit Africa (hike mount Kenya and go on a safari). We love animals and couldn't believe he would do that.”
Samantha, traveled in June
The Mara River crossing reaches its peak between June and September. Mara Sopa Lodge offers prime viewing positions, as expert guides follow over two million animals during their annual journey between Serengeti and Masai Mara.
Duration 8 days Destinations Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Bamba Travel From
7% Off- NZ$4,790
What people love about Great Migration Tours
- 12 Days Best of Kenya and Tanzania
Maxwell, our guide in Kenya side as just the best, very polite and professional. 12 days Kenya and Tanzania safari is the itenerary to do if you want to see these two countries in East Africa. Thanks to East Africa Safari Bookers for a well safari planned.
- 11 Days Tanzania Wildlife Cultural Safari*
We had such an amazing time in Tanzania with Zara Tours that we would love to do it again. The entire trip was well organized and it exceeded all our expectations. Frazier was our guide/driver, from the moment he picked us at the airport I somehow knew that my family was in safe hands. We had his whole attention and he made sure that we saw all the animals in our wish list plus much more. His knowledge of the animals, their habits and the parks was immense and he readily shared it. I could not detach Stefan my son from his side. Frazier was in regular contact with other guides to get us to where the action was, then position us in the best way to view the wildlife encounters. We also visited the Hadzabe people which is a must do. Its a bit pricey but very interesting. Olduvai gorge was another interesting place that Frazier organized for us. We enjoyed a really interesting and well organized trip
- 5-Days 4 Nights Lodge Safari Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
Amos the director of Migration Venture is one fine gentleman who made my family’s 6 day safari in Tanzania a great adventure. He was so helpful and patient with us as we created our itinerary. He was also very flexible allowing us to make changes to our itinerary a few weeks to our trip owing to flight changes. We arrived in at night very tired after our long flight and we found a representative from Migration waiting for us at the airport. We were transferred us to our hotel and had a good night sleep. Our guide Ninah was very experienced; he has been on so many trips such that he knows all the nice spots to view wildlife. By the end of our safari we had seen all the animals that were in our wish-list which are the big 5 and many more. We also got the opportunity to visit some local communities like the Maasai, Hadzabe and a cultural village in Moshi on the last day before our departure. We had an amazing time in Tanzania thanks to Migration Venture Africa.
What our customers ask about Great Migration Safaris
When is the best time to witness the Great Migration in East Africa?
The Great Migration moves between Tanzania and Kenya throughout the year. The best viewing is from July to October in the Masai Mara and December to March in the Serengeti. If you want to see the dramatic Mara River crossings, plan your trip for August. For calving season, visit the Southern Serengeti in February when temperatures reach 85°F (29°C). One TourRadar traveler recalls: "the migration herds were spectacular in Northern Serengeti" while another was amazed watching "thousands of wildebeest and zebras thundering across the plains."
What wildlife can I see during a Great Migration safari?
You'll see over a million wildebeest migrate alongside about 200,000 zebras, with predators following close behind. The 150-mile (240-kilometer) stretch of savanna is home to elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards and more than 500 types of birds. As one traveler put it: "We saw all the big 5 plus many other animals including huge elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, and thousands of wildebeests."
How close can I get to the migrating herds?
You'll ride in special 4x4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs that let you get nice and close while staying safe. At Mara River crossing points, you can watch from about 50 feet (15 meters) away, following park rules. TourRadar travelers say the views are incredible - "We had front row seats to epic animal encounters" and the guides "position us in the best way to view the wildlife encounters."
How physically demanding are Great Migration safaris?
These safaris are pretty easy going. You'll spend most of your time watching wildlife from vehicles, with some optional walking at camps and village visits. Each day includes about 6-8 hours of game drives on rough roads. You might need to wake up early for special activities like balloon rides. One traveler who stayed at Serengeti Safari Lodge mentioned: "The vehicle was spacious, comfortable and had a good suspension system to ease the African massage."
What cultural experiences come with Great Migration tours?
You can visit Maasai villages, see traditional customs, and browse local markets, especially around Ngorongoro. One traveler shared their experience: "We visited the Hadzabe tribe which was quite interesting and enriching. Its a bit pricey at USD 20 but very interesting to see their traditional hunting techniques and learn about their culture."
What types of places can I stay during Great Migration tours?
You can choose from fancy lodges to safari tents. Mara Enkorok Luxury Camp offers comfortable tents with real beds and private bathrooms. For a more traditional feel, try Serengeti Wildebeest Camp. If you're watching your budget, places like Simba Campsite in Ngorongoro work well. For luxury, Amboseli Sopa Lodge gives you modern comforts plus amazing views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
How many days should I plan for a Great Migration safari?
Trips usually run between 3 and 14 days. You can do a quick 3-4 day visit to the Masai Mara, or spend 10-14 days exploring both Kenya and Tanzania. TourRadar travelers suggest staying at least 3 full days in the Masai Mara to really experience the migration. Longer trips, like the 13-day Kenya and Tanzania Budget Glamping Safari, give you time to visit several parks and better chances to see river crossings.