— Serengeti Safari —

Witness the Great Migration

“With an abundance of majestic lions, elephants, zebra, giraffes, hippos, and wildebeests on the move, your time on the game-rich plains of the Serengeti tracking the great migration will be filled with excitement. Stand witness to the greatest migration of mammals on the planet across the vast expanse of the Serengeti plains viewable on foot, open vehicle or hot air balloon. Behold as elephant, zebras, Thomson’s gazelle’s, giraffe and 1.5 million wildebeest follow the rains in search of food and water. While tracking them, you’ll also see large cat predators (lions, cheetahs, leopards) stalking their prey. ”

Timing of the great migration

The greatest show

The endless journey of the animals of the Serengeti/Mara Ecosystem has been called “The greatest show on Earth”. Around 1.5 million wildebeest, 350,000 Thomson’s gazelle, 200,000 zebra, and thousands of eland and other ungulates (hoofed animals) migrate in ever-moving columns, following an age-old route in search of grazing and water. This journey takes them across the plains of the Masai Mara in Kenya, all the way south into Tanzania, through the Serengeti to the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, before circling up and around in a clockwise direction.

Along the way, high drama is always present, as thousands of animals are taken by predators, and thousands more are born, replenishing the numbers and sustaining the Circle of Life.

The Pattern of the great migration

Although the migration follows a familiar pattern, one can never predict with certainty where the animals will be at any given moment. Created by local weather conditions, the migration is driven entirely by standing water and grazing. Neither will the migration move in one continuously forward motion. The animals will move forward, backwards, and to the sides, they mill around, split up, join forces again, walk in a line or spread out. You can never predict with 100% certainty where the herds will be; the best you can do is suggest likely timing based on past experience.

- Witness the wildebeest migration, as 1.5 million of these majestic creatures embark on a 1,000 mile journey to search for food and water
- Watch large predators stalk the wildebeest across the plains.
- Open vehicle, off-road safaris on the game-rich plains
- Spot giraffes, cheetahs, zebras, lions, and black rhinos easily across endless plains of the Serengeti
- The staggering amount and variety of wildlife migrating across the Serengeti plains is awesome
- A walking safari with Maasai tribesmen
- Optional ballon safari across the Serengeti plains
- Take in the peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa
- Easily combines with Zanzibar's white beaches or Mozambique's exclusive private island getaways
All accommodations while on safari
Meals, drinks, and laundry as specified in the itinerary
Game drives including expert guides, trackers and park conservation fees
Local flights and scheduled road transfers as specified in the itinerary
Tanzania has a tropical climate, with temperatures during the day reaching the mid- to high-80s. It is cooler in mornings and evenings during game drives.
This trip is available year round, though the best time to go is between July and October, during the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle.
The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is a safe and secure destination; however, it is important to remain healthy. Consult your doctor before traveling.
Visas are required for Tanzania, which can be obtained in advance. You can get them upon arrival; however, the wait can be long.
Prices from $600 pp per day
Not included: Flights to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport, travel insurance, premium beverages
On the optional balloon safari, children must be at least eight years old and taller than 4 feet.
There are international direct flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport from Amsterdam, Nairobi, Kigali and Addis Ababa. You will be transferred to Arusha airstrip, where you will take a charter flight to the Serengeti depending on the final destination. From the airstrip, you will be transfered by private game vehicle to your lodge.

REST & REJUVENATE

Singita Grumeti is a private reserve made up of an astounding 350,000 acres just adjacent to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, making it ground zero for bearing witness to the annual wildebeest migration. Within the protected reserve are five different safari lodges and camps that are in our opinion the finest properties in Tanzania, each with its own unique flavor catering to different types of travelers. Singita Sasakwa is all about the stunning panoramic views, with a more traditional colonial style. Faru Faru is sleek and modern. Singita Sabora is for safari traditionalists searching for authenticity. Singita Explore is the mobile camp option, giving guests a real taste of the wild and the thrill of being up close to the action. Finally, Serengeti House is a private residence perfect for families or groups up to ten seeking the utmost in both luxury and privacy.