THE GREAT MIGRATION SPECIAL

THE GREAT MIGRATION SPECIAL

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Overview

  • Duration:5 hours 0 minutes
  • Travelers:24 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian
For four months a year, the Northern Serengeti becomes the stage for the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth. Millions of wildebeest and zebra mass along the Mara River, waiting to cross. This is the trip built around that crossing.

Mobile camps track the herds. Private guides position you before the crowds arrive. This is not a safari you watch. It is a safari you witness.
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Highlights

  • Witness the Mara River crossings in the Northern Serengeti
  • Stay in a mobile camp that follows the herds
  • Private game drives positioned for the crossing
  • Expert guides who know where the herds will move
  • Fly-in access to Kogatende and Lamai
  • See predator action as lions and crocodiles wait
  • Experience the migration from a private 4x4

Includes/Excludes

  • Private 4x4 game drive vehicle with professional guide
  • Fly-in access to Northern Serengeti
  • All park fees and conservancy fees
  • Full-board luxury mobile camp accommodation
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled water and house drinks at camp
  • Airport transfers and VIP fast-track
  • All government taxes and VAT
  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Balloon safari (optional, $540 per person)
  • Tips for guide and camp staff
  • Personal items and souvenirs
  • Alcoholic drinks outside camp policy

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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THE GREAT MIGRATION SPECIAL 7 Days / 6 Nights

DAY 1

  • Title: Arrival and Fly to the Northern Serengeti

  • Description:

    • Meet at Kilimanjaro or Arusha with VIP fast-track.

    • Take a private flight to Kogatende or Lamai airstrip.

    • Enjoy an afternoon game drive.

    • Have dinner and stay overnight at a luxury mobile camp.

DAY 2

  • Title: Mara River Crossings

  • Description:

    • Depart at dawn for the Mara River.

    • Position privately at the best crossing points.

    • Watch the wildebeest mass and cross the water.

    • Spot lions and crocodiles lying in wait.

    • Enjoy a picnic lunch out in the bush.

    • Return for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 3

  • Title: Migration Tracking

  • Description:

    • Spend a full day following the herds with your private guide.

    • Watch the mobile camp reposition closer to the action.

    • Go on morning and afternoon game drives.

    • Have dinner and stay overnight.

DAY 4

  • Title: Northern Serengeti Full Day

  • Description:

    • Spend another full day on the migration trail.

    • Take an optional balloon safari at dawn.

    • Enjoy a private game drive through the Lamai Wedge.

    • Have dinner and stay overnight.

DAY 5

  • Title: Predator Day

  • Description:

    • Focus on predators drawn by the herds.

    • Look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas.

    • Take a private game drive with your guide.

    • Enjoy a sundowner overlooking the open plains.

    • Have dinner and stay overnight.

DAY 6

  • Title: Final Migration Day

  • Description:

    • Spend your last full day in the Northern Serengeti.

    • Go on a morning game drive.

    • Watch an optional river crossing.

    • Spend the afternoon relaxing at leisure.

    • Have dinner and stay overnight.

DAY 7

  • Title: Fly Out and Departure

  • Description:

    • Enjoy a final morning game drive.

    • Catch a midday flight back to Kilimanjaro or Arusha.

    • Take a private transfer for your international departure.

Frequently asked questions

What to bring

- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Water

Not allowed

- Shorts
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

This is a private expedition.

You will not share your vehicle or guide.

You get complete flexibility and personal attention.

Expect long days in the bush.

Days start before sunrise.

Returns happen after sundown.

Peak wildlife action occurs at dawn and dusk.

The Northern Serengeti is remote.

Roads are rough.

Dust is constant.

Mobile signal is limited.

Wear neutral colours like khaki, green, and beige.

Avoid dark blue and black.

Dark colours attract tsetse flies.

Wear long sleeves and trousers on game drives.

Bring binoculars because they are mandatory.

You will miss the migration without them.

Mara River crossings are unpredictable.

Herds move on their own schedule.

Stay at least three to four nights in the Northern Serengeti.

Never face wildebeest head-on during crossings.

Your guide will position the vehicle sideways.

The engine will be turned off.

Keep windows down for minimal disturbance.

Pack warm layers for early mornings.

Dawns can be very cold at altitude.

Carry cash in USD or Tanzanian shillings.

Use cash for park fees and tips.

Cards are not accepted at remote gates or camps.

This is a seasonal expedition.

Visit from July to October for Mara River crossings.

Visit from January to March for the southern calving season.

Book six to twelve months in advance.

Extra Services

Childcare services

Childcare services

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$65.00/person
Photography

Photography

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$22.00/package
Souvenir package

Souvenir package

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$30.00/package

Customer reviews

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On October 31, 2025

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On July 9, 2025

I dont know how to improve the tour,Because it was great professional run funny great day hover dam and Grand Canyon, brilliant enough time to do everything not rushed .great tour

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