The Great Migration Tracker

Starting from $5,200 per person (based on 2 travelers, excluding flights)

  • Duration

    8 Days
  • Min Age

    5 +
  • Location

    Tanzania

Overview

Witness the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth : the Great Migration. From the birthing season in Ndutu to the thrilling river crossings of the Mara, this journey follows nature’s most dramatic show. Expert guides position you at the right place, at the right time, to experience millions of wildebeest, zebras, and predators up close. A dream trip for wildlife lovers, photographers, couples, families, and adventurers.

Highlights

  • Front-Row Seats to the Great Migration (Seasonal)
  • Custom Safari Routes Based on Migration Movements
  • Private 4x4 Vehicle and Expert Local Guides
  • Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari During the Migration
  • Serengeti, Ndutu, and Mara River Exploration

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where your WildReality Safari host warmly welcomes you. Settle into your charming lodge surrounded by coffee fields and the soft silhouette of Mount Meru.
Accommodation: Country estate with lush gardens
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha to Ndutu Region – Calving Season (Dec–Mar)

After breakfast, fly directly to the Ndutu area, the epicenter of the calving season. Marvel at wildebeest mothers with their newborns, and predators lurking nearby. Afternoon game drive in open plains flush with life.
Accommodation: Canvas camp blending into acacia woodlands
Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Ndutu Safari – Life Begins on the Plains

Spend the full day exploring Ndutu’s dramatic landscapes. Predator action is intense during this period. Expect close encounters with lions, cheetahs, and hyenas among newborn calves.
Optional: Early morning balloon safari over the plains.
Accommodation: Canvas camp
Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Ndutu to Central Serengeti – Big Cats Territory

Drive northward into the Central Serengeti. As you move, landscapes change and the game viewing intensifies. Central Serengeti is famed for its resident big cats, ensuring thrilling encounters throughout the year.
Accommodation: Tented safari camp in kopje-studded savannahs
Meals: B, L, D

Day 5: Central Serengeti – Predator and Prey

Today offers a full-day safari with flexible options: an early morning game drive, picnic lunch in the bush, and afternoon exploration. Lions lounge in the grasses while hyenas patrol in packs.
Accommodation: Tented safari camp
Meals: B, L, D

Day 6: Northern Serengeti – Mara River Crossings (July–Oct)

In migration months, drive or fly to the Northern Serengeti to witness dramatic river crossings at the Mara. Herds battle crocodiles and swift waters in one of nature’s most intense spectacles.
(If outside river crossing months, continue exploring Central Serengeti’s hidden valleys.)
Accommodation: Intimate camp overlooking wildlife corridors
Meals: B, L, D


Day 7: Final Serengeti Safari & Farewell Sunset

Spend a final morning soaking in the magic of the Serengeti. Photograph elephants in the golden light or quietly watch herds moving in the distance. Afternoon leisure time at camp before your farewell bush dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Tented safari camp
Meals: B, L, D

Day 8: Serengeti to Arusha or Zanzibar Extension

Fly back to Arusha for onward connections. Alternatively, extend your journey with a few relaxing days on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches.
Meals: B

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