3 Days Migration Safari
Overview
This 3 Days Migration Safari focuses on witnessing the Great Migration at peak movement periods. The itinerary positions you in strategic locations where massive herds converge. Expert guides use real-time migration tracking to maximize wildlife encounters. Game drives are scheduled during golden hours for optimal animal activity and photography conditions.
Departure from Arusha
The 3 Days Migration Safari begins with an early morning road transfer from Arusha to Serengeti National Park. The 4-hour journey offers cultural photography opportunities along traditional Maasai bomas and local markets. Landscapes shift from highlands to savannahs through the Great Rift Valley and Maasai territory. Safari vehicles include charging ports, binoculars, and pop-up roofs for game viewing. Local Maasai guides may join the ride, offering insight into pastoralism and wildlife coexistence.
Arrival in the Central Serengeti
The safari continues in the Central Serengeti with the first game drive. This region spans 1,500 square kilometers of acacia woodlands, kopjes, and grasslands. Between April and June, wildebeest and zebra herds migrate through these plains, drawing predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. The Seronera River attracts resident hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. Game drives focus on kopje formations where leopards rest and lions claim territory.
Afternoon Game Drive and Camp Arrival
Picnic lunch served in the bush. The afternoon drive targets migration corridors and potential river crossings. Camp arrival coincides with sunset. Evening features stargazing with astronomer guides highlighting Southern Hemisphere constellations. Camp amenities include solar lighting, hot showers, and elevated dining areas with views of migration routes.
Overnight: Moyo Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti
Your 3-Day Migration Safari begins with an early morning drive from Arusha to the iconic Serengeti. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley and Maasai lands, watching the landscape shift from highlands to sweeping savannahs.
Arrive in the Central Serengeti, where your first game drive kicks off. During migration season (April–June), thousands of wildebeest and zebras pass through, trailed by lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing your afternoon exploration. As sunset falls, settle into Moyo Tented Camp, surrounded by the sounds of the Serengeti.
Overnight: Moyo Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Awaken to the sounds of the wild and the soft light of dawn over the Serengeti plains. After breakfast at camp, set out on a full-day game drive following the path of the Great Migration during your 3 Days Migration Safari.
Watch vast herds of wildebeest and zebras move across the savannah, attracting ever-watchful predators. Your expert guide will share insights into the dramatic and tender moments unfolding around you.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the Serengeti, then continue your afternoon drive or head back to camp at a relaxed pace, soaking in the golden hour on your 3 Days Migration Safari.
Back at Moyo Tented Camp, savor a warm meal and reflect on the day’s unforgettable wildlife encounters beneath a sky full of stars during your 3 Days Migration Safari.
Day 2: Full-Day Safari
The 3 Days Migration Safari sets out early for a full day along the migration route. With your guide tracking the herds, you'll visit the most active areas where predator and prey meet in dramatic scenes.
Watch wildebeest stretch across the plains, calves learning to keep up, and lions waiting in ambush. Enjoy a bush lunch with sweeping savannah views, possibly near hippos or elephants.
The afternoon brings more action and quiet grazing moments, maybe even a river crossing — raw, instinctual scenes of survival. Return to camp by sunset for a warm dinner and restful evening on your 3 Days Migration Safari.
Begin your final morning of the 3 Days Migration Safari with a sunrise game drive, as the Serengeti awakens in golden light. Predators retreat from night hunts while grazers step cautiously into the day — a quiet, reflective hour ideal for photography.
Depending on herd movements, you may witness a cheetah scanning the plains, a newborn wildebeest's first steps, or giraffes feeding in the morning mist. After a relaxed bush breakfast, start your journey out of the park.
As you return to Arusha, the sights, sounds, and rhythm of the migration will stay with you — a vivid imprint of your time on the 3 Days Migration Safari.
Day 3: Serengeti - Arusha
Rise early for your final sunrise game drive on the 3 Days Migration Safari as golden light spills across the plains. Watch herds of wildebeest and zebra in motion, predators wrapping up their night’s hunt, and the wild awakening in full chorus.
Track the Great Migration one last time — from newborn calves finding their footing to lions surveying the land from rocky kopjes during your 3 Days Migration Safari.
After an early lunch or packed meal, begin your return to Arusha, soaking in the last views of the Serengeti. Arrive by early evening with hearts full and cameras filled with memories of your 3 Days Migration Safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Rise early to witness your final Serengeti sunrise as golden light washes over the plains. Herds of wildebeest and zebras move gracefully, while predators retreat and the dawn chorus swells — a magical close to your safari.
Track the Great Migration one last time, observing the dynamics of the herds and their predators. From newborn calves finding their footing to lions surveying the land from rocky kopjes, every moment is a reminder of nature's raw beauty.
After a relaxed bush breakfast or packed meal, begin your return to Arusha, leaving with more than photos — a lasting bond with the wild.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Safari Inclusions and Exclusions
Below is a summary of what's included and not included in your 3-days migration safari package. Please review carefully to prepare for your journey.
Inclusion
- Accommodation at Moyo Tented Camp
- All meals during the safari
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All park fees and conservation fees
- Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Unlimited bottled water during the safari
Exclusion
- International flights to/from Tanzania
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, etc.)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Visa fees (if applicable)
The Great Wildebeest Migration Route: Key Points of the Journey
The Great Wildebeest Migration is one of the most spectacular natural events on Earth, where over 1.5 million wildebeest, along with zebras and gazelles, move in a circular, seasonal route through the Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania and the Maasai Mara in Kenya. The migration follows rainfall patterns and fresh grazing, forming a year-round cycle.
Highlights:
- Calving season (Feb): over 500,000 wildebeest calves born in 2–3 weeks.
- Predator action: lions, cheetahs, and hyenas hunt vulnerable young.
Highlights:
- Herds move north through lush central plains.
- Fewer tourists, dramatic stormy skies.
Highlights:
- Crocodile-infested waters create dramatic scenes.
- Wildlife spreads out across the wide savannah.
Highlights:
- Mara River crossings—the most iconic and dangerous point.
- Thousands of wildebeest brave strong currents and predators.
Highlights:
- Some herds cross into Kenya for greener grass.
- Shared ecosystem with Northern Serengeti.
Highlights:
- Wildebeest begin moving back south as short rains start.
- Herds spread out across eastern and central Serengeti.
Reason for the Migration
During February’s calving season, over 500,000 wildebeest are born in just 2–3 weeks in the Southern Serengeti. This synchronized birth floods predators, boosting calf survival—but also draws lions, cheetahs, and hyenas to the vulnerable herds.
- Wildebeest follow rainfall to find green, nutrient-rich grass.
- The Serengeti has distinct wet and dry seasons, creating a cycle of food availability.
- During dry months, herds move toward permanent water sources like the Mara and Grumeti Rivers.
- Survival depends on staying close to water, especially for nursing mothers and calves.
- Wildebeest synchronize calving in the Southern Serengeti (Feb), where grass is abundant.
- Open plains provide visibility and protection from predators during birth season.
- The migration is genetically programmed behavior developed over thousands of years.
- Wildebeest "remember" routes, timing, and danger zones as part of survival.
- The movement is driven by seasonal rainfall—a natural rhythm across the Serengeti and Maasai Mara.
- Rains trigger new plant growth, prompting herds to move to those areas.
- Migration helps regenerate the ecosystem: grazing trims grass, hooves aerate soil, and droppings fertilize land.
- Their movement supports predator-prey dynamics and biodiversity.
