This 6 day great migration safari is run by Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a locally based Tanzanian operator. You travel with an experienced local guide, and we plan every detail with you.
First, every 6 day great migration safari we run is tailor-made, so we can adjust the dates, accommodation and pace. In addition, our local team supports you from arrival to departure. Before you travel, you can also read about the area on the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. For more ideas, see our other Serengeti National Park tours.
Welcome to an exclusive wildlife journey for travellers who want an authentic 6 day great migration safari in Tanzania. This luxury experience takes you deep into the Western Serengeti during the peak migration season. At this time, vast herds of wildebeest and zebras thunder across the open plains and face the dramatic Grumeti River crossings.
Expert local safari guides lead every day. Each one combines careful wildlife tracking, premium accommodation and immersive landscapes, from predator-rich savannahs to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. In addition, we plan every moment carefully, so you enjoy an unforgettable encounter with Africa’s most powerful natural spectacle.
Welcome to Tanzania! Your safari adventure begins as soon as you arrive. First, our professional team meets you and transfers you to Kibo Palace Hotel, where you can relax after your journey.
In the evening, meet your safari guide for a detailed briefing. Your guide explains the migration patterns and what to expect during this 6 day great migration safari. In this way, the briefing sets the tone for the extraordinary days ahead.
Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, leave Arusha for the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. During the drive, the landscape changes from open plains to lush highland forests. Along the way, enjoy wildlife viewing across the volcanic terrain.
Later, visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about local culture and heritage. This day also adds depth and context to your 6 day great migration safari, because it blends cultural discovery with natural beauty.
Accommodation: Neptune Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
First, descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. It is home to an extraordinary number of animals, such as lions, elephants, rhinos and flamingos. After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, continue towards Serengeti National Park.
As the plains open up before you, the scale of the migration becomes clear. Indeed, this is one of the defining highlights of a 6 day great migration safari.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, travel west through the Serengeti ecosystem. You follow established migration corridors alive with wildebeest, zebras and their predators. As you move closer to the Grumeti region, you often meet lions, cheetahs and hyenas.
This day is the heart of your 6 day great migration safari. Here, movement, scale and raw wilderness all come together.
Accommodation: Lahia Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend the day tracking the herds along the Grumeti River, the stage for some of the most dramatic migration scenes in Africa. Here, crocodile-filled waters, tense crossings and intense predator activity define the experience.
Your guide chooses the best positions and timing. As a result, this day delivers the most powerful moments of the journey.
Accommodation: Lahia Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Begin before dawn with a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains. From above, you get a panoramic view of the wildlife moving below. After a champagne bush breakfast, enjoy a final game drive on the way to Seronera Airstrip. Finally, fly back to Arusha at the end of your luxury safari experience.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
This safari is at its best during the Great Migration season in the Western Serengeti. This is usually from June to July, when wildebeest and zebras gather near the Grumeti River. Because lodge space is limited in peak season, we strongly recommend booking at least 3–6 months in advance.
You can expect large herds of wildebeest and zebras, as well as lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and buffalo. You may also see giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and a wide variety of bird species. In addition, the Ngorongoro Crater offers a high chance of spotting black rhinos.
No. River crossings are a natural wildlife event, so nobody can guarantee them. However, we plan the itinerary carefully. Our experienced guides also track herd movements every day to give you the best chance of seeing a crossing.
The safari includes hand-picked luxury lodges and tented camps. They offer en-suite bathrooms, premium dining, scenic locations and high service standards. At the same time, they keep an authentic safari atmosphere.
Yes, this safari suits families with older children and elderly travellers in good health. Game drives run at a comfortable pace, and the lodges offer a high level of comfort. Please also let us know in advance about any special mobility or medical needs.
