Serengeti Great Migration & big cats
From US$ 7,590 per person sharing (8 days)
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This Serengeti migration safari in Tanzania offers the best experience in this vast wilderness – from the dramatic Mara River crossings of the north to the open tree-dotted eastern plains
"They came thundering from all sides, driven by a primordial instinct and sucked in by the cacophony and energy of those already crossing, plunging into the Mara River. Seemingly without a care, they chanced their luck against the current, the rocks and the crocs. Chaotic, pulsating, exhilarating…" Simon Espley, Africa Geographic CEO
Be prepared for the drama of the river crossings and the wonder of the vast open plains
Highlights
The Greatest Show on Earth – the Great Wildebeest Migration is a unique wildlife spectacle. Vast migrating herds of wildebeest and zebras continuously searching for the best food and water. There are dangerous rivers to cross and big cats lurking everywhere – this is the survival of the fittest!
Prolific wildlife – in addition to the migrating herds and big cats, Serengeti offers the Big 5 and so much more
Off-the-grid luxury accommodation – our chosen camps are off-the-grid and gorgeous – all the classy comforts you need
Bespoke yet discreet service and attention to your every whim
Personalised activities – including game drives, bush walks, bush lunches, star beds and sleep-outs in fly camps. Other activities, such as balloon safaris, are available at an extra cost
Delicious meals served in any number of surprising ways and locations
Locations and Lodges
This safari begins in Arusha town. Located at the foothills of Mount Meru, it is the gateway to Tanzania's northern safari circuit. It offers easy access to the vast and world-renowned wilderness, Serengeti National Park. The Maasai people named it a “place where the land runs forever”, a land synonymous with the very essence of an African safari, where sweeping grass plains, rocky outcrops, leafy woodlands and fertile volcanic soils create the perfect habitat for the region's populous herbivores and well-fed predators.
1 night at Katambuga House: Katambuga House is an oasis of tranquillity within Arusha – the gateway to your immersive Tanzanian safari experience.
3 nights at Esirai Mobile Migration Camp: This mobile Migration camp, is a real "Out of Africa" experience. It’s small and intimate, with only eight guest tents, and moves seasonally following the course of the migration.
3 nights at Olmara Camp: A tented camp established in the far eastern plains of the Serengeti, a remote and wildlife-filled pocket lying at the crossroads of the endless grassy plains and the woodlands.
Price per person sharing
7 nights (8 days) | ||
High season | June to October 2026 | from US$ 7,590 |
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, local beverages, daily activities, inter-camp flights, airstrip road transfers, guiding, airport departure tax and landing fees, park fees, laundry and pool lunch and changing facilities at Katambuga House prior to your international flight on departure day.
Excludes: international flights and airport taxes, unless otherwise stated, tips and personal items as per detailed itinerary on request.
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.
Timing
In the Serengeti, timing is key: January to March sees the wildebeest calving in the south, drawing predators. April to May brings lush scenery and fewer visitors, though rains may limit access. From June to October, the dry season is ideal for safaris, with excellent visibility, fewer mosquitoes, and the iconic Great Migration herds moving north and dramatic Mara River crossings (July-October). In November and December, short rains green the plains and herds return south, creating beautiful backdrops and superb predator action. Each season reveals a unique facet of this legendary wilderness.
Once we know more about your experience wish-list and ideal timing, we will tailor-make this safari idea just for you.
"The Serengeti rocks!"
Christian Boix, AG Tanzania safari expert: "On my last Serengeti safari, careful camp choices let us avoid crowds and witness endless lion drama, a leopard, cheetah hunts, and the sheer, overwhelming spectacle of the Wildebeest Migration-wildlife overload at its best!"
"Pure magic"
Our destination expert, Nadia Lautenbach, says, "At Esirai Migration Camp, we drifted at dawn on a balloon safari over Lake Ndutu, flamingos beside me, before landing among wildebeest and zebra for a champagne breakfast - pure Serengeti magic.”
"Cheetah heaven"
Linda Fox, AG Tanzania safari expert: "At Olmara Camp, in prime cheetah country, I watched a mother with cubs and four young males hunting together. An unforgettable glimpse into the lives of these sleek predators."
Safari planning
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Serengeti Great Migration & big cats
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