35+ Best Serengeti Safari Packages - Great Migration Tours (2025 - 2026)

Best Time to Serengeti Great Migration Safaris

Tanzania Safari Radar we used our Safari Radar effectivelly to bring you everything you need to know by starting with tracing the whole cycle of migration safari in Serengeti. We observed that the Great Serengeti Migration safari is a year-round natural spectacle, involving over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles. Their constant search for fresh grazing and water drives their movement across the Serengeti ecosystem (Tanzania) and into the Maasai Mara (Kenya). Here's a breakdown of what happens, where, and when:

Seasons For Serengeti-Mara Great Migration Safari
• 1^st. Wet season(December-March)
• 2^nd. Green season(April - May)
• 3^rd. Dry season(June - July)
• 4^th. Dry season(July - September)
• 5^th. Dry season(October - November)

From December to March, the wildebeest migration gathers in the Ndutu Plains of Southern Serengeti and parts of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This is calving season, with around 500,000 wildebeest calves born in a dramatic 2-3 week period in February. It’s an incredible time to witness newborn wildlife and intense predator action from lions and cheetahs. With lush green scenery and fewer crowds, it's also a prime season for peaceful game drives and stunning photography. Tanzania Safari Radar with a well-organized team in sales, operations, and guiding is fully prepared to handle your safari during this 2025-2026 calving season in December, January, February, and March, with departures from Arusha and fly-in/fly-out access to Ndutu. Read More!

From April to May, the Serengeti enters its lush green season as the herds begin moving northwest from Ndutu toward the Western Corridor. This period is marked by fewer crowds, excellent birdwatching, and lower safari and accommodation rates. While the migration is in motion, the Central Serengeti remains a hotspot for resident wildlife, offering rewarding game drives even during the rains. Tanzania Safari Radar with a well-organized team in sales, operations, and guiding—is fully prepared to handle your safari tour during the 2025-2026 green season in April and May with road departures from Arusha and fly-in/fly-out access to central Serengeti(Seronera). Read More!

From June to July, the Great Migration reaches the Western Serengeti, where massive herds gather around the Grumeti River preparing for dramatic river crossings, often while evading hungry crocodiles. This marks the beginning of the dry season, making it an excellent time for clear skies, great visibility, and thrilling wildlife moments. The Grumeti region offers some of the most unique and less crowded river-crossing experiences. Tanzania Safari Radar with a well-organized team in sales, operations, and guiding—is fully prepared to handle your safari tour during the 2025-2026 dry season in june to july with road departures from Arusha and fly-in/fly-out access to central or Kogatende in Serengeti. Read More!

From July to September, the Great Migration reaches its most dramatic phase at the Mara River in Northern Serengeti heading to the Maasai Mara in Kenya. Here, wildebeest and zebras brave the crocodile-infested waters in spectacular, heart-pounding crossings often with predators lurking nearby. This period offers unmatched opportunities to witness raw wildlife drama and big cat action. Tanzania Safari Radar we offer to you the best crafted Serengeti Migration Safari tours during this peak season of 2025 - 2026 in months of july, August, and September, with early booking options, road-drive departures from Arusha an Moshi or fly-in safaris to Kogatende, and prime accommodation choices to ensure you don’t miss the wildlife show of a lifetime. Read More!

As the short rains approach, the herds begin their journey from Kenya’s southern Maasai Mara back into the Northern Serengeti, gradually heading toward the central plains. While the crossings become less frequent, this transition still offers exceptional wildlife viewing with fewer crowds. It’s an ideal time for those seeking a balance between good animal sightings and better lodge availability. Tanzania Safari Radar we offer to you the best crafted Maasai Mara Migration Safari tours in Kenya during this peak season of 2025 - 2026 in months of October and November, with early booking options, road-drive departures from Nairobi, Amboseli, Nakuru and Naivasha in Kenya with prime accommodation choices to ensure you don’t miss the wildlife show of a lifetime. Book with us now!