The Great Migration in the Serengeti is nature’s grandest spectacle—a rolling thunder of over a million wildebeest (accompanied by zebras and gazelles) chasing the rains across the plains. At Egreat Safari Tanzania, we craft tailor-made journeys that align with each phase of this epic odyssey, ensuring you witness the heart-stopping moments of birthing, river-crossing drama, and endless herds stretching to the horizon.
Why the Migration Moves
Driven by seasonal rains, the herds carve a circular route through Tanzania’s Southern Plains, Western Corridor, Northern Serengeti, and into Kenya’s Masai Mara, before returning south for the calving season.
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January–February (Calving in Ndutu & Southern Serengeti): Over half a million calves are born on fresh grass; predators lurk, and newborns sprint within minutes.
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March–June (Great Trek North): The grass dries in the south, and massive columns of wildebeest—sometimes 40 km long—advance toward the central and western Serengeti.
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July (River Crossings at Mara): Herds confront crocodile-infested waters; dramatic crossings test stamina and luck.
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August–October (Rest & Grazing in Masai Mara): Survivors graze on lush northern plains before turning south again.
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October–November (Return to Eastern & Southern Plains): Pregnant adults seek nutrient-rich grass for the next calving cycle.
How Egreat Safari Tanzania Delivers the Ultimate Migration Experience
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Expert Timing & Routes
Our local guides read weather patterns and herd movements in real time. Whether you want to stand on the riverbank during the Mara crossing or witness newborns sprint behind their mothers, we plan your safari around the Migration’s pulse. -
Custom Safari Packages
– “First Steps” Calving Special: Stay in luxury tented camps at Ndutu, with daily game drives focused on calving grounds.
– “Thundering Hooves” Overland Journey: A mobile camping adventure following the herds northward, immersing you in the endless columns.
– “Crossing Point” Mara Expedition: Lodge stays just minutes from the Mara River’s most dramatic crossing sites. -
Comfort & Conservation
Our camps and lodges blend low-impact design with authentic Tanzanian hospitality. Proceeds support local conservation initiatives, ensuring the plains—and the Migration—thrive for generations. -
Knowledgeable Guides
Every safari is led by Tanzanian-born, certified guides who share deep cultural insights and wildlife expertise. Your binoculars will track riverbanks, predators, and hidden calving pockets under their watchful guidance.
Begin Your Migration Journey
Spaces during peak Migration months fill rapidly. Contact Egreat Safari Tanzania today, and let our adventure experts design a Migration safari that matches your dreams—whether it’s the first dawn on the Southern Plains or the crescendo at the Mara River crossing. Witness nature’s greatest movement with the safety, comfort, and insider knowledge only we can provide.
