Overview
A migration safari is built around seasonal wildlife movement. Instead of following a fixed route only, your itinerary is planned to reach the areas where herds are most likely to be during your travel month.
Why choose this activity?
- One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth
- Powerful predator and prey action
- Excellent photography and documentary-style safari moments
- Seasonal itineraries can be planned around herd movement
Best time to do it
January to March for calving in Ndutu and Southern Serengeti. May to June for movement through Central and Western Serengeti. July to October for Mara River crossings in Northern Serengeti.
Best locations
- Ndutu Conservation Area
- Southern Serengeti
- Central Serengeti
- Western Corridor
- Northern Serengeti
Equipment needed
- Long lens camera or phone with zoom
- Binoculars
- Neutral layers for long field days
- Dust protection for camera gear
- Patience for river crossings and predator action