Great Migration - Tanzania flying safari
From US$ 22,990 per person sharing (11 days)
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This is the ultimate Tanzania Great Migration luxury safari, taking you from the foothills of Mount Meru in Arusha to the Serengeti Great Migration and the elephant-studded plains of Tarangire.
Expect astonishing wildlife encounters, dramatic Mara River crossings by the migrating herds, and a bird's-eye view of ancient, iconic landscapes as you make the most of your time by flying between lodges.
An unashamedly luxurious safari - expect discreet exclusivity
Highlights
Incredible wildlife viewing, including the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant & buffalo), cheetahs, wild dogs and hyenas. Then there are the vast herds of migrating wildebeest and zebra that fill the horizon, with predators in constant attendance.
Mara River crossings, as the migrating herds cross and recross the Mara River in search of better grazing. Sometimes the herds plunge en masse off steep banks in their desperate attempts to get across the river, or after being spooked by lions, and the fall alone will kill many individuals. Others drown as they are crushed by the sheer volume of panicking wildebeest trying to scramble up the equally steep banks on the other side. Every death means dinner for crocodiles, birds and fish – such is nature’s bounty.
Spectacular scenic flights over these ancient landscapes
Luxury lodges that are unashamedly exclusive and discreet
Locations
Serengeti National Park: The plains of the Serengeti host the Great Wildebeest Migration throughout the year – from the busy river-crossing season in the north to the quieter months when the herds are calving and moving between grazing areas in the south. Even when the migrating herds are elsewhere, the Big 5 Serengeti has an abundance of wildlife year-round. Big cat sightings are a certainty: lions pose majestically on picturesque kopjes, leopards seclude themselves in the boughs of huge sausage trees, and cheetahs stretch out to their full stride through the golden grass.
Tarangire National Park: A place of giant baobabs, fever tree forests, shimmering swamps fed by the Tarangire River – and sweeping vistas. In the middle of the park, the Silale Swamp becomes the primary water source, attracting predators and large herds of elephants as the Tarangire dry season peaks.
Lodges
1 night at Legendary Lodge, Arusha: Set in lush tropical gardens on a historic coffee estate, this elegant lodge offers a tranquil retreat with views of Mount Meru, the perfect place to begin your safari.
4 nights at Songa Migration Camp North, north Serengeti: A stylish migrational camp that follows the herds across the Serengeti, offering front-row seats to the Great Migration in a setting of rustic-chic canvas luxury.
3 nights at Mwiba Lodge, south Serengeti: Perched above a rocky gorge in the Maswa Game Reserve, this exclusive hideaway combines cutting-edge luxury with untamed wilderness, ideal for private safari experiences.
2 nights at Little Chem Chem, Tarangire: An intimate tented camp in a private concession, capturing the romance of vintage safaris with elephants wandering past camp and sweeping views of the Rift Valley escarpment.
Timing
This safari is timed to witness the dramatic Mara River crossings during the Great Wildebeest Migration, specifically during the peak period of August and September. At this time, the wildebeest and zebra herds are in the northern Serengeti in Tanzania and the southern Maasai Mara in Kenya.
This is also Tarangire’s peak season, as elephants gather in large numbers along the river and conditions are especially favourable during the dry months with clear skies and concentrated wildlife.
Price per person sharing
10 nights (11 days) | ||
High season | August & September 2026 | from US$ 22,990 |
Includes: Flights Arusha-Serengeti-Mwiba-Tarangire-Arusha, arrival and departure transfers, all accommodation, meals, local beverages and all activities including a private vehicle and guide, game drives, bush walks, cultural excursions, lunch in Arusha on the final day, 24/7 office support.
Excludes: International flights and airport taxes, premium wines and Champagne, visas or entry permits, excess luggage charges, mandatory medical and travel insurance, tips and gratuities, personal expenses, and optional activities not specified.
Thank you!
We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.
"The Serengeti rocks!"
Christian Boix, AG Tanzania safari expert: "On my last Serengeti safari, careful camp choices meant we avoided crowds and witnessed endless lion drama, leopards, cheetah hunts, and the sheer, overwhelming spectacle of the Wildebeest Migration: wildlife overload at its best!"
"Simply wonderful"
Stefan Winterboer, AG Tanzania safari expert: “I was stunned by the wildlife setting! The baobabs of Tarangire are magnificent, and the Serengeti simply wonderful in every sense of the word.”
"Cross the border"
Our destination expert, Nadia Lautenbach, advises: “Combine this safari with Kenya – sip your morning coffee in the Maasai Mara, then by lunchtime be gazing across the endless plains of the Serengeti. Crossing international borders feels as effortless as game viewing.”
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Great migration - Tanzania flying safari
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