10 Days Great Migration Safari Tanzania | Serengeti Migration Tour
10 Days Serengeti Migration Safari Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 10 Days Migration Safari in Tanzania, exploring the country’s legendary northern safari circuit. This adventure takes you from the scenic foothills of Arusha and the elephant-rich Tarangire National Park to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, before immersing you in the vast Serengeti plains. Along the way, you’ll witness diverse landscapes, encounter the Big Five, and experience authentic cultural highlights that make Tanzania one of Africa’s top safari destinations.
The highlight of this journey is the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles thunder across the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing. From dramatic Mara River crossings in the north to predator action in central Serengeti, each day offers thrilling wildlife encounters guided by expert safari professionals. With comfortable lodges, customized 4×4 vehicles, and carefully crafted itineraries, Safari Outfitters ensures your 10-day migration safari delivers both adventure and comfort in equal measure.
The 10 Days Great Migration Safari in Tanzania is one of the most spectacular wildlife experiences in Africa. This safari takes you through Arusha National Park,Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and the legendary Serengeti National Park where millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles move across the plains during the Great Migration in search of fresh grazing.
Safari Highlights
Safari Outfitters Company Limited welcomes you to Tanzania, to learn and discover the wild and rugged country of superlative. Upon arrive you will be met and warmly greet and welcomed by Safari Outfitters company limited representative then transferred to the Hotel.
After breakfast with lunch boxes leave the lodge drive to Arusha National Park 10km from the lodge. here you will get to see Mt Meru the second highest mountain in Tanzania, the stunning of rain forest the home of black and white colobus monkeys. The different scenery of alkaline lakes known as Momella lakes and the ash cone of mount Meru, Ngurdoto crater. Around the lake you may come across the flocks of flamingo’s birds of different kind, bush bucks, troops of baboons etc.
After Breakfast, passing through Arusha city also known as Geneva of Africa, drive to Tarangire National Park for hot lunch at the lodge in Tarangire. The ecosystem here is very diverse acacia woodland, indigenous anciently baobab trees, high density of elephants, this will give you the African unforgetable Experience.
After breakfast you will be driving towards Ngorongoro / NCAA. Along the road you may experience cultural of African people. Roadside you will see local markets. Catching up hot lunch at the hotel/camp following with afternoon game viwing down to the crater.
Dinner and overnight at the camp/hotel.
After breakfast you will be driving towards Serengeti national park through Olduvai George for lecturer at Louis Lekey and Mary Lekey anthropology site.
Dinner and overnight at the camp/hotel
Full day game drive, exploring the home of big cats at central Serengeti, this area has high density of cats than most other wildlife areas in Africa during dry season when most animals are gathering here for water supply. from different kopjes Maasai kopjes, Moru Kopjes you may see the exceptional pride of lions with cubs, leopards and cheetahs.
After breakfast drive slowly towards Northern Serengeti, game drive enroute Lobo valley nice landscape. this acacia woodland area is known for herds of elephants, giraffe, as you approach the hills where you might get to see wildebeest scattered all over the endless plan.
Dinner and overnight at the camp/hotel
Optional early morning game drive with picnic lunch, here is the dynamic area where you may definitely experience wildebeest crossing to Maasai Mara where it might be raining by that time. our driver guide will give an amazing angle where you can view and take pictures. Mara river is also the best place to see black rhinoceros, pride of lions, cheetah, leopards, giraffes and elephants.
Dinner and overnight at the camp/hotel
After breakfast you will leave the camp with your luggage for game drive enroute to Koga Tende air strip, catching up bush flight to Arusha Airport, hot lunch and shopping at cultural heritage following with day rooms at Duluti Lodge then transfer to Kilimanjaro International airport.
Best Time to Visit – 10 Days Great Migration Safari (Tanzania)
The best time to visit for a Great Migration Safari in Tanzania depends on which part of the migration you want to experience. The wildebeest migration moves throughout the year across the Serengeti ecosystem, offering incredible wildlife viewing in different seasons.
January – March (Calving Season)
This is one of the most exciting times to visit the southern Serengeti and Ndutu area. During this period, thousands of wildebeest give birth to their calves. Visitors can witness dramatic predator action as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas hunt during the calving season. The landscape is also lush and green, making it a beautiful time for photography.
April – May (Green Season)
These months mark the rainy season in the Serengeti. The migration begins moving northwards through the central Serengeti. Although there may be occasional rain, the parks are less crowded and offer excellent wildlife viewing opportunities at lower safari prices.
June – July (Grumeti River Crossings)
The herds move into the western corridor of Serengeti National Park, where they face the dramatic Grumeti River crossings. This is a spectacular time to witness thousands of wildebeest attempting to cross crocodile-infested rivers.
August – October (Mara River Crossings)
This is considered the peak migration season. The massive herds gather in the northern Serengeti, where the famous Mara River crossings occur. Watching thousands of wildebeest plunge into the river while predators wait nearby is one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife spectacles.
November – December (Return to Southern Serengeti)
The migration begins moving back south toward the Serengeti plains. Short rains bring fresh grass, attracting large numbers of wildlife and preparing for the next calving season.
✨ In general, the best time for a Great Migration Safari in Tanzania is from June to October, when wildlife viewing is exceptional and the famous river crossings occur in Serengeti National Park.