Tanzania • The Great Migration
Witness the Great Migration
Two million wildebeest, the Mara River crossings, and predators on the move – planned around your exact dates and budget by verified, licensed local operators. Free quotes, no booking fees, replies within 24 hours.
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The Great Migration isn't a single event – it's a year-round journey across Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Masai Mara, as more than two million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle follow the rains, shadowed by lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles.
What you see depends on when you go. January–March brings the calving season in the southern Serengeti; July–October, the herds reach the northern Serengeti and Masai Mara for the dramatic river crossings.
Timing it right is the hard part and it's what the verified, licensed operators here do every day. Tell them your dates, your budget, and the moments you're dreaming and they'll build the safari around the movement of the herds. Plan early for peak months. No booking fees, no guesswork.
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Hand-picked safaris
Every trip below is run by a verified & licensed operator. Compare, then request a free quote — no booking fees.
10-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari
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$8,650 /person
6-Day Tanzania Great Migration Safari
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$2,101 /person
7-Day Best Value Serengeti Migration Safari
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$2,150 /person
7-Day Great Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari
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$5,475 /person
8-Day Great Migration Odyssey Tanzania
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$2,750 /person
9-Day Migration Crossing Safari
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$6,885 /person
9-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari
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$7,755 /person
7-Day High-End Ngorongoro & Migration Fly-In Safari
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$4,800 /person
8-Day Mid-Range Serengeti Migration Safari
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$2,445 /person
6-Day Tanzania Big Five Camping Safari
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$1,600 /person
6-Day Serengeti & Northern Parks Mid-Range Safari
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$1,855 /person
4-Day Best Classic Mid-Range Tour
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$1,456 /person
5-Day Exclusive Tanzania Private Safari
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$1,450 /person
5-Day Serengeti Wildlife Experience
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$1,523 /person
12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Safari
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$8,500 /person
10-Day Best of Northern Circuit Safari
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$4,050 /person
6-Day Luxury Fly-In: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire
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$4,200 /person
6-Day Big Five Safari Experience
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$1,850 /person
8-Day Tanzania Safari Wildlife
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$3,300 /person
8-Day Serengeti Adventure Big Cats Safari
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$4,760 /person
10-Day Tanzania Learning and Discovery Safari
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$7,650 /person
5-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire
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$1,600 /person
4-Day Mid-Range Tanzania Family Safari
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$790 /person
8-Day Northern Tanzania Five-Park Camping Safari
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$1,500 /person
Planning made simple
How it works
No booking fees, no pressure. Just verified & licensed operators competing to plan your perfect trip.
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Tell us what you want
Share your dates, budget, and must-sees — it's free and there's no obligation.
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Compare verified operators
Every operator is licensed and vetted. You deal with them directly — no booking fees.
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Get tailored quotes in 24 hours
Operators reply fast with a custom itinerary, so you can plan with confidence.
Why plan your migration safari here
Verified & licensed operators — every one vetted before they can list
No booking fees — plan directly with the operator
Replies within 24 hours — real people, not a bot
Free custom quotes — an itinerary built around your dates and budget
Local expert guides — who know the migration first-hand
Transparent pricing — clear, itemized quotes with no hidden fees
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to see the Great Migration?
It depends on what you want to witness. For the river crossings — the dramatic scenes with crocodiles — aim for July to October in the Northern Serengeti and Masai Mara. For the calving season and intense predator action, late January to February in the southern Serengeti (Ndutu) is best. The herds move year-round, so a good operator will point you to where they'll actually be during your dates.
How much does a Great Migration safari cost?
It varies with the season, how many days you travel, your accommodation level (from comfortable tented camps to luxury lodges), and whether it's a private or joining-group trip — plus park fees, which are significant in the Serengeti and Mara. Rather than a misleading "from" price, request a free quote and operators will give you an exact, itemized cost for your trip.
How many days do I need?
Most travelers spend 5 to 8 days on a migration-focused safari — enough to reach the right region, allow for unhurried game drives, and build in buffer for the wildlife (which doesn't run on a schedule). Operators can tailor shorter or longer itineraries around your time and budget.
Should I go to Tanzania or Kenya?
Both host the migration — it's one ecosystem split by a border. Broadly, the crossings are viewed from the Northern Serengeti (Tanzania) and the Masai Mara (Kenya) roughly July–October; the calving happens in Tanzania's south. Many trips focus on one country; some combine both. Tell the operator your dates and they'll recommend the right side.
Are the safaris guided by locals?
Yes. Every operator on Explola is a verified, licensed local company with guides who know these parks intimately — not a faceless inquiry platform. You work with them directly from quote to trip.
Are there any hidden fees?
No booking fees from us — the quote comes straight from the operator, and a good one itemizes park fees, accommodation, transport, and guiding up front. Always confirm what's included before you book.
Plan with confidence
Ready to plan your Great Migration safari?
Peak-season camps in the north book out 6–12 months ahead. Tell verified, licensed operators your dates and budget and get a free, no-obligation quote — most reply within 24 hours.