Great Migration Safari
"Witness the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth"
Overview
There is nothing on Earth like the Great Migration — over two million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle moving in an ancient clockwise rhythm across the Serengeti ecosystem. This nine-day journey is timed and positioned to put you at the heart of the action, following the herds with expert precision. Whether it is the dramatic river crossings of the north (July–October) or the calving season in the southern plains (January–March), Balbina Safari's mobile camps move with the wildlife so you are always in the right place at the right time. This is not just a safari — it is a front-row seat to the circle of life.
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Price
From $6,200 per person
Accommodation
Mobile tented camps in prime wildlife areas; mid-range lodge in Arusha
Suitable For
Wildlife photographers, Experienced travellers, Nature enthusiasts, Couples and solo travellers
Journey Highlights
Timed for peak migration movements
Mobile camps that follow the herds
River crossing days with expert positioning
Predator action — crocodile ambushes, lion hunts
Ngorongoro Crater finale
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arusha Arrival
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, transfer to Arusha for an overnight rest and safari briefing.
Tarangire – Elephant Paradise
Game drive through Tarangire, enjoying the giant baobabs and massive elephant herds. Overnight at a charming lodge.
Fly to Northern Serengeti
Scenic flight to the northern Serengeti. Afternoon game drive along the Mara River, scouting crossing points.
Mara River – Crossing Day
Full day positioned along the Mara River. Watch the drama unfold as herds gather, hesitate, and surge across — crocodiles waiting.
Northern Serengeti Plains
Explore the Kogatende area. Lion prides, leopard sightings, and vast horizons stretching into Kenya's Maasai Mara.
Central Serengeti – Seronera
Drive south through the Serengeti, game viewing en route. The Seronera Valley is famous for big cat sightings.
Serengeti – Full Day
Full-day exploration of kopjes, river valleys, and open plains. Visit a kopje for a sundowner with breathtaking views.
Ngorongoro Crater
Depart Serengeti, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Overnight at a rim-view lodge.
Departure
Scenic drive back to Arusha via the Rift Valley viewpoint. Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home.
✓ Included
- ✓ Private 4x4 safari vehicle with expert guide
- ✓ Domestic flight Arusha–Kogatende
- ✓ Mobile camp accommodation (7 nights)
- ✓ All park fees and conservation levies
- ✓ Full-board meals and drinking water
- ✓ Airport transfers
× Not Included
- × International flights
- × Tanzanian visa
- × Travel insurance
- × Premium drinks
- × Tips and personal expenses
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