When is the best time for a Great Migration safari in Kenya and Tanzania?

July to October, when the herds are in the Masai Mara and northern Serengeti. August and September usually bring the most river crossings.

Are river crossings guaranteed?

No. Crossings depend on the herds and the rains and can happen several times a day or not for days. Spending time on both sides of the river improves your chances.

Why fly between the Masai Mara and the Serengeti?

There is no open tourist border crossing between the two parks, so the quickest route is a short flight via border airstrips. Driving takes a full day via Isebania.

Can a group book this migration safari?

Yes. Groups of 6–16 work well. Seasonal camps are small, so book 9–12 months ahead for July and August.

Yes. You need a Kenya eTA and a Tanzania visa or eVisa. We send guidance when you book.

Great Migration Safari Kenya And Tanzania: 12 Days

Follow the herds across two countries: river crossings in the Masai Mara and northern Serengeti, then the Ngorongoro Crater.

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Overview

This Great Migration safari Kenya and Tanzania trip follows the wildebeest across both sides of the border during the European summer. You spend four nights in the Masai Mara, cross into Tanzania and spend three nights in the northern Serengeti near the Mara River, then finish at the Ngorongoro Crater.

Spending time on both sides of the river gives you the best chance of seeing a crossing, as the herds move back and forth from July to October. Tourist vehicles cannot cross directly between the Mara and the Serengeti, so we cross by air.

Best for: Group / migration. Popular with: Summer-holiday travellers and groups from the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands. Best time: July–October.

Price is from USD 4,600 per adult sharing; the final cost depends on season, accommodation and group size.