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The Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzania!

The wildebeest migration safari is a breathtaking spectacle that involves hundreds of thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals moving from area to area in search of food and water.

Every year, over 1.5 million wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes thunder across the vast plains of the Serengeti in a dramatic fight for survival. Imagine standing on the golden savanna as endless herds charge through rivers, dodging crocodiles, while lions and cheetahs stalk their prey.

Whether you choose a Serengeti Great Wildebeest Migration adventure during the river crossings (July-October) or the calving season (January-March), the experience is remarkable. Stay in comfort lodges with breathtaking views, go on morning game drives, and see the natural rhythm of life show up before your eyes.

Are you ready for the safari of your lifetime? Book a Wildebeest Migration Safari today and experience Tanzania’s wild beauty like never before!

Tanzania Migration Safari Packages

Serengeti Great Wildebeest Migration

The Serengeti Great Wildebeest Migration safari is the action of the 1.5 million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles thundering across the landscape in an endless river of life, one of the planet’s most breathtaking wildlife events, where nature’s raw drama unfolds before your eyes.

Why do they migrate? It’s all about survival. Driven by natural behaviors, these herds travel almost 1,000 miles every year in search of fresh grass, water, and secure calving places. Witness the heart-pounding river crossings, where crocodiles wait and predators follow their prey—every instant is a struggle for life or death.

3-Day Serengeti Safari Tours with 3-Day Serengeti Itinerary, inclusive of 3-Day Serengeti Cost. Desk
Experience the breathtaking Serengeti wildebeest migration and choose from the best Tanzania Migration Safari Packages.

You can combine the Serengeti Great Wildebeest Migration with unforgettable experiences like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, exploring the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Natron, or witnessing the incredible wildlife in Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater.

Then, treat yourself to pure relaxation on Zanzibar’s beautiful beaches, where the magic of safari meets the tranquility of paradise.

Your perfect journey awaits!

Experience the breathtaking Serengeti Great Wildebeest Migration with our customizable Tanzania safari packages

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Frequently Asked Questions

The wildebeest migration safari moves in a continuous loop, but the most dramatic moments are based on your travel months.

  • December–March: Calving season in the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu area), when thousands of wildebeest give birth.
  • June–July: Herds gather in the Western Corridor, preparing for river crossings.
  • August–October: Dramatic Mara River crossings in the Northern Serengeti (the best time to see wildlife).

The Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Grumeti Reserve are prime locations that offer the best Tanzania Migration Safari Packages

Each offers unique opportunities to see different stages of the migration, including river crossings and calving.

The wildebeest migration safari guarantees an experience with African wild animals year-round.

Aside from 1.5 million wildebeest, you’ll witness lions, elephants, cheetahs, hippos, hyenas, leopards, impalas, kudu, Nile crocodiles, and many more, including bird species from ostriches, eagles, vultures, and many other big and small bird species.

We recommend 5–12 days to fully experience the wildebeest migration safari. You will combine your tour by visiting other national parks and heading to Serengeti National Park for a minimum of 3 nights for a high chance of witnessing the Serengeti Great Wildebeest Migration.

Our Tanzania Migration Safari Packages offer options ranging from luxury lodges to mobile tented camps.

  • Luxury: Permanent lodges with pools & gourmet dining.
  • Mid-range: Comfortable tented camps with en-suite bathrooms.
  • Budget: Basic camping (adventurous, close-to-nature).

The wildebeest migration safari prices vary based on season, accommodation, and tour length:

  • Budget: 250–500 per day (camping, group tours).
  • Mid-range: 750–900 per day (classic tented camp, private guide).
  • Luxury: $1,200+ per day (exclusive lodges, balloon ride, private guide).

Peak season (July to October) is priced higher but provides the finest sightings.

Reviews

18 Jan 2019
18 Jan 2019
@Debra K
6 Days of Amazing Safari
We had a great tour with JM Tours. They are always willing to make your Safari the best it can be! Bashiri was the best guide and driver you could ask for! He kept the vehicle in good working order, and I still do not know how he spotted everything we saw. It was amazing!
11 Jun 2024
11 Jun 2024
@Brian K
Amazing safari experience.
A+ outstanding!
Efraem was our guide he was tremendous. We did Ngorogoro and Tarnegaire. Efraem was so knowledgeable about botany and wildlife. He knew exactly where to take us. He knew where to linger and when to keep moving...

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