Great Migration

The Great Migration in the Serengeti is one of the most spectacular wildlife events on earth, and every activity during this journey is designed to bring travelers closer to the rhythm of the wild. Each day begins with early-morning game drives across vast plains filled with thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving in search of fresh grazing. Depending on the season, guests experience the unique behaviors of the herds—whether it is the dramatic calving season in Ndutu, where thousands of newborns take their first steps, or the long lines of animals marching across the Central Serengeti. These full-day game drives allow you to witness predators in action as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow the herds, creating some of the most intense wildlife moments on the continent.

As the migration shifts north, activities focus on the legendary Mara River crossings, where the drama of survival unfolds before your eyes. Your guide positions you at safe, strategic points to watch the herds gather, hesitate, and finally plunge into the river as crocodiles wait below and predators stalk the banks. This thrilling spectacle is complemented by scenic photography stops, picnic lunches in the bush, and opportunities to explore different habitats such as riverbanks, kopjes, and rolling savannahs. Each moment is tailored to maximize sightings and give travelers the best possible chance to witness the migration’s most iconic scenes, from massive herds moving as one to dust-filled stampedes across open plains.

To complete the experience, guests enjoy sundowners in the heart of the wilderness, cultural encounters with the Maasai where permitted, and optional activities like hot air balloon flights that provide breathtaking aerial views of the moving herds. The combination of dramatic wildlife encounters, expert guiding, and immersive moments in nature makes the Great Migration safari an unforgettable adventure. With every activity designed to follow the movements of the herds, travelers are guaranteed a front-row seat to one of nature’s greatest wonders, whether visiting Ndutu, Central Serengeti, or the Northern Serengeti’s river-crossing zones.