Overview

About the Great Migration

Witness Earth’s greatest wildlife spectacle as 1.5 million wildebeest, 300,000 zebras, and 500,000 gazelles journey across the Serengeti in an endless cycle of survival. This safari tracks the herds’ movements through:

Southern Plains (Dec-Mar): Calving season – thousands of births daily
Western Corridor (May-Jul): Dramatic Grumeti River crossings
Northern Serengeti (Aug-Oct): Iconic Mara River crossings with Nile crocodiles
Central Serengeti (Nov-Dec): Herds returning south

Best Time to Visit

Calving Season (Jan-Mar): Predator action in Ndutu

River Crossings (Jul-Oct): Most dramatic wildlife moments

Year-Round: Big Five sightings in Seronera Valley

Why Book with Saruni Crest?

Expert guides who predict herd movements
Mobile tented camps that follow the migration
Front-row seats at river crossing points
Photography specialists with vehicle positioning skills

Day 1 :

Arrival – Ndutu Plains (Calving Season Base)

Morning flight from Arusha to Ndutu Airstrip. Afternoon game drive among thousands of newborn wildebeest. Sunset at Lake Ndutu. Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge.

Day 02 :

Full-Day Predator Paradise

Dawn game drive to spot cheetahs hunting. Midday at wilderness picnic site. Afternoon visit to Hidden Valley for lion prides. Night drive (special permit) to see nocturnal hunters.

Day 03 :

Western Corridor Adventure

Morning transfer to Western Serengeti tracking moving herds. Afternoon at Grumeti River observing early crossings. Bush dinner under stars at Serengeti Under Canvas.

Day 04 :

River Crossing Spectacle

Full day at strategic crossing points. Witness thundering herds braving crocodile-infested waters. Picnic lunch at vantage points. Photography-focused guiding.

Day 05 :

Northern Serengeti Exploration

Morning game drive to Kogatende region. Afternoon visit to Mara River hippo pools. Sundowner at Lobo Kopjes. Overnight at Lemala Mara Camp.

Day 06 :

Hot Air Balloon & Departure

Sunrise balloon safari over migration trails (optional). Breakfast in the bush. Transfer to Kogatende Airstrip for flight to Arusha.