6 DAYS SERENGETI GREAT MIGRATION SAFARI
Package Overview
Experience one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles on our 6-day Serengeti Great Migration Safari. Spend five nights in the Serengeti and enjoy several game drives as you follow the seasonal movement of the wildebeest herds.
First, travel from Arusha into Serengeti National Park, where you can see wildebeest, zebras, lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and many other animals. Depending on your travel dates, your guide will focus on the areas where the herds are most active. For example, the southern Serengeti offers excellent opportunities during the calving season, while the northern Serengeti becomes popular during the Mara River crossing period.
With five nights in the Serengeti, you have more time to explore without rushing from one destination to another. Tunza Tours arranges the safari vehicle, accommodation, meals, park fees, and guided game drives according to your confirmed package.
Package at a Glance
| Package Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 Days / 5 Nights |
| Destination | Serengeti National Park, Tanzania |
| Starting Point | Arusha, Tanzania |
| Ending Point | Arusha, Tanzania |
| Package Type | Great Migration Safari |
| Accommodation | Safari lodges or tented camps |
| Meal Plan | Full board |
| Transport | 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof |
| Main Experiences | Great Migration viewing and Serengeti game drives |
| Best For | Wildlife lovers, couples, families and photographers |
| Starting Price | From USD 2,099 per person sharing |
| Safari Style | Shared or private |
Route and Map
Arusha → Serengeti National Park → Migration Area → Serengeti National Park → Arusha
The exact safari area depends on the season and the herds’ current movements.
Why Choose This Serengeti Great Migration Safari?
This six-day safari gives you more time to explore the Serengeti and look for the migrating herds. Instead of moving between several parks, you can enjoy the Serengeti at a more relaxed pace. Your guide can also adjust daily game drives based on wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.
The Great Migration changes location throughout the year. Therefore, the best area depends on your travel dates. January to March offers good opportunities to see the calving season in the southern Serengeti. Meanwhile, July to October attracts many travelers to the northern Serengeti, as the herds may gather near the Mara River. However, wildlife sightings and river crossings depend on nature and cannot be guaranteed.
Discover the Great Migration
The Great Migration
The Great Migration brings millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals across the Serengeti ecosystem each year. The herds move in search of fresh grass and water, so their location changes with the seasons.
During your safari, you may see large herds crossing the open plains. You may also spot predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas following the herds. If the herds reach the northern Serengeti during your visit, you may have an opportunity to see activity around the Mara River.
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti offers excellent wildlife viewing even when the migration moves to another area. Lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, hippos, and many bird species live in the park throughout the year.
In addition, the wide plains offer beautiful views for photography and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the African wilderness.
Package Highlights
- 6 days / 5 nights in the Serengeti
- Great Migration viewing opportunities
- Multiple Serengeti game drives
- Large wildebeest and zebra herds
- Possible Mara River viewing during the right season
- Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities
- Professional safari guide
- 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Full-board safari accommodation
- Safari routing based on seasonal herd movements
- Shared and private safari options
- Return transfer to Arusha
Accommodation Options
Comfort Package – Mid-Range Safari
Stay in carefully selected safari lodges or tented camps with comfortable rooms, private facilities, meals, and easy access to the Serengeti. Tunza Tours selects the exact properties according to your travel dates and availability.
Premium Package – Upgraded Safari
For extra comfort, choose selected premium lodges or luxury tented camps. These properties offer better facilities and convenient locations for wildlife viewing. Availability depends on your travel dates.
Package Price
Starting From USD 2,099 Per Person Sharing
Our USD 2,099 per person sharing starting price offers a competitive option for travelers who want more time in the Serengeti during the Great Migration season.
- Comfort Safari: From USD 2,099 per person sharing
- Premium Safari: Available on request
- Solo Traveler: Available on request
- Private Safari: Available on request
- Custom Safari: Available on request
- Transport from Nairobi: Available on request
The final price depends on your travel dates, group size, accommodation, safari area, park fees, and seasonal demand. Prices can increase during busy migration periods, especially from July to October.
International flights, Tanzania visa fees, travel insurance, optional activities, tips, and personal expenses remain excluded unless we specifically include them in your quotation.
Contact Tunza Tours for a personalized quotation based on your travel dates and group size.
Optional Activities
You can add extra experiences to your 6 Days Serengeti Great Migration Safari depending on your interests and available time. Options include a Serengeti hot air balloon safari, Maasai cultural experience, guided nature walk, or extra nights in Tanzania. Optional activities cost extra and depend on availability, weather, and your travel dates.
Best Time to Visit for the Great Migration
The Great Migration moves throughout the year, so the best time depends on what you want to see. January to March is a popular period for the calving season in the southern Serengeti. During this time, large herds gather on the plains and predator activity can increase.
From around June to October, the herds move through the western and northern Serengeti. July to October is especially popular for travelers hoping to see the herds near the Mara River. However, river crossings depend on the animals’ movements and cannot be guaranteed.
For the best experience, choose your travel dates first. We can then plan the safari around the expected location of the herds.
What to Pack
Pack light, comfortable clothing for warm days and cool mornings. A warm jacket, comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent will come in handy during game drives.
Also bring a camera, binoculars, a reusable water bottle, a power bank, and a travel adapter. Keep your passport, travel documents, medication, and other essentials safely packed.
Travel Tips
- Wear comfortable clothes and carry a warm layer for early morning game drives.
- Bring binoculars and a camera for wildlife viewing.
- Keep your passport and travel documents secure.
- Follow your guide’s instructions when near wildlife.
- Carry some local currency for personal expenses.
- Inform Tunza Tours about any dietary requirements before the safari.
- Book early if you plan to travel during the busy migration season.
- Remember that wildlife sightings and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time for the Great Migration?
There is no single best month because the herds move throughout the year. January to March is popular for the calving season, while July to October is a popular period for the northern Serengeti and possible Mara River crossings.
Will I see the wildebeest migration?
The safari follows the expected movement of the herds during your travel dates. However, the migration is a natural event, so we can’t guarantee the animals’ exact location.
Can I see a Mara River crossing?
You may have the opportunity to see a crossing when traveling in the northern Serengeti during the migration season. However, crossings depend on the herds’ movement and behavior, so they cannot be guaranteed.
Is this safari private or shared?
Both options are available. A shared safari offers better value, while a private safari gives you more flexibility with the vehicle and daily game drives.
Where does the safari start and end?
The standard safari starts and ends in Arusha, Tanzania. You can arrange transfers from other locations for an additional cost.
What type of vehicle is used?
The safari uses a 4×4 vehicle with a pop-up roof, which gives you good visibility during game drives.
Are park fees included?
Yes. The park and conservation fees included in your confirmed package are covered. Your final quotation will clearly show what the package includes.
Can I extend the safari?
Yes. You can add extra nights in the Serengeti or combine the safari with other destinations in Tanzania, such as Ngorongoro or Zanzibar.
Is the safari suitable for families?
Yes. Families can enjoy this safari. However, some days involve long drives and extended game viewing, so families traveling with young children should discuss their preferred pace with Tunza Tours.
Why Book Your Great Migration Safari With Tunza Tours?
Tunza Tours handles the main safari arrangements, including accommodation, transport, park access, meals, and guided game drives. You can choose a shared or private safari depending on your budget and preferred travel style.
We also plan the safari around your travel dates and the expected migration location. This gives you a better chance of exploring the right areas during your visit while keeping the itinerary comfortable and practical.
Ready for Your Great Migration Safari?
Experience the Great Migration across the Serengeti on this six-day Tanzania safari. Enjoy daily game drives, search for large herds and predators, and take in the park’s beautiful landscapes.
Contact Tunza Tours today for a personalized quotation based on your travel dates, group size, and preferred safari style.
Included/Excluded
- 5 nights' accommodation in selected safari lodges or tented camps.
- Full-board meals during the safari, as specified in the itinerary.
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and professional English-speaking safari guide.
- Serengeti National Park fees and conservation fees as included in the confirmed itinerary.
- Game drives as outlined in the itinerary.
- Migration-focused safari routing based on the season and expected herd movements.
- Return transfer to Arusha.
- International flights
- Visa fees where applicable
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless otherwise specified
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Any item not listed as included
Tour Plan
After breakfast, depart from Arusha and travel towards Serengeti National Park. The journey takes you through the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania before reaching the Serengeti plains. Depending on the route and arrival time, enjoy your first game drive as you enter the park and continue towards your accommodation.
Keep an eye out for wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, and other wildlife along the way. Later, arrive at your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After breakfast, spend the day exploring the Serengeti with game drives focused on areas where wildlife activity is strongest. During the migration season, your guide will follow recent herd movements to improve your chances of finding large groups of wildebeest and zebras.
You may also encounter lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, and other resident wildlife. Enjoy lunch during the day's safari before continuing with afternoon game viewing. Return to your accommodation in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After breakfast, head out for another full day in the Serengeti. The exact area visited will depend on the season and the current location of the migration. Your guide will select suitable routes based on recent wildlife movements and road conditions.
Spend the day following the herds and exploring the surrounding plains. Depending on the time of year, you may see large concentrations of wildebeest and zebras, predator activity, or other wildlife around the area. Return to camp or lodge in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After breakfast, continue exploring the Serengeti. If travelling during the northern migration season, your safari may focus on areas around the Mara River, where wildebeest crossings can occur. However, river crossings are a natural event and cannot be guaranteed.
Outside the river-crossing season, your guide will focus on the areas where the herds are currently moving. Enjoy game viewing throughout the day before returning to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After breakfast, enjoy your final full day of game viewing in the Serengeti. Continue exploring the plains and surrounding habitats while looking for wildlife and, where possible, following the migration.
This extra day gives you another opportunity to experience the Serengeti at a relaxed pace. Enjoy lunch during the safari before continuing with afternoon game viewing. Later, return to your accommodation for your final night in the park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti as you begin your journey back towards Arusha. This provides one last opportunity to spot wildlife before leaving the park.
Continue towards Arusha, with lunch arranged along the way depending on the day's travel schedule. Arrive in Arusha later in the day, marking the end of your 6 Days Serengeti Great Migration Safari.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
End of safari
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