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The Ultimate Wildebeest Migration Safari Experience in Tanzania

Witness the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle—millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles on the move. Secure your migration safari with Emnel Adventures and experience nature’s drama up close, with expert guides and luxury lodges in the heart of the Serengeti.
 

Private safaris | Handpicked lodges | Real-time migration tracking

Serengeti’s Living Theater: Join the Wildebeest Migration Safari

Experience the ultimate Tanzania safari during the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti National Park. This extraordinary safari Tanzania journey showcases millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving across the plains in search of fresh grazing, creating one of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on Earth.

Our expertly planned Tanzania safari experiences are designed for travelers seeking more than just game drives — whether you are looking for a classic Serengeti migration adventure, a private and luxury family safari in Tanzania, or professional support with your Tanzania safari booking from start to finish. With deep local knowledge, experienced guides, and hand-picked lodges and camps, we ensure you are in the right place at the right time to witness the Great Migration at its most powerful moments.

From the calving season in the southern Serengeti to the thrilling Mara River crossings in the north, our Great Migration safari Tanzania packages are fully customizable to match your travel style, budget, and preferred travel dates — making this not just a safari, but a truly unforgettable African experience.

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Great Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzania | Serengeti Experience

Great Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzania | Serengeti Experience

Every Great Migration safari we design is carefully timed around the movement of the herds,
ensuring exceptional wildlife encounters and unforgettable moments.

Travelling on specific dates? Want a private safari, family-friendly lodges, or a balance of luxury and adventure?

Our local safari specialists will design a Great Migration safari around you — from choosing the best migration phase to selecting the ideal camps and route.

✔ Fully tailor-made itineraries
✔ No fixed departures or group joining
✔ Honest advice on best timing & locations

👉 Design My Custom Migration Safari

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Choose How You’d Like to Experience the Great Migration

✔ Select from our expertly designed Great Migration safari packages
✔ Or let us create a custom migration safari based on your travel dates, budget, and interests

 

Both options include private safaris, experienced local guides, and carefully selected camps near the herds.

Great Migration Safari Packages

​Our Great Migration safari packages are designed around the movement of the herds, ensuring optimal wildlife sightings — from dramatic river crossings to the calving season in Ndutu.

Each itinerary can be:

  • Adjusted to your travel dates

  • Upgraded to luxury lodges or mobile camps

  • Customized for families, couples, or photographers

 

👉 Browse the packages below or request a custom itinerary if your dates are flexible.

Great Migration Packags
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7 Days Classic Mara River Crossing Safari

Best Months: July–September Duration: 7 Days

Highlights:

  • Witness the most thrilling Mara River crossings and predator action

  • Track vast herds across dramatic landscapes

  • Stay in luxury lodges and frontline migration camps

  • Private, expert-led game drives and bespoke experiences

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6 dAYS Family Great Migration Safari

Best Months: June–July, October–December
Duration: 6 Days


Highlights:

  • Short game drives ideal for families with young travelers

  • Easy chances to see elephants, giraffes, and zebras

  • Kid-friendly lodges with pools and play areas

  • Cultural Maasai village visit and safe nature walks

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5 Days Ndutu Calving season Safari

Best Months: January–March
Duration: 5 Days


Highlights:

  • See thousands of newborn wildebeest and active predators

  • Exceptional calving season photo experiences

  • Authentic bush lodges near migration hotspots

  • Guided walks and unique cultural immersion

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10 Days Luxury Big Cats & Migration Experience

Best Months: July–September, December–March
Duration: 10 Days


Highlights:

  • Exclusive stays in top-tier luxury lodges and camps

  • Focus on big cats alongside the migration herds

  • Fly-in comfort for fast, scenic travel

  • Private balloon safari and gourmet bush dinners

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8 Days Full migration Circuit Adventure

Best Months: June – September
Duration: 8 Days


Highlights:

  • Track the journey from calving to river crossings

  • Flexible routes for best wildlife sighting each day

  • Premium lodges and luxury mobile migration camps

  • Opportunities for balloon safaris and guided nature walks

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Best Months: April–June, November–December
Duration: 4 Days


Highlights:

  • Affordable shared safaris with prime migration viewing

  • Comfortable tented camps and select budget lodges

  • Professional local guides and flexible adventure options

  • Great for solo travelers and budget groups

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The Great Migration Calendar

When & Where to See the Wildebeest Migration

  • Jan–Mar: Calving Season at Ndutu/Southern Serengeti. Newborns and predators—perfect for photography.

  • Apr–May: Herds move northwest, green landscapes. Quiet, exclusive safari time.

  • Jun–Jul: Dramatic Grumeti River crossings in the Western Corridor.

  • Aug–Sep: Mara River crossings near Northern Serengeti—nature’s greatest drama.

  • Oct–Dec: Herds return south, peaceful plains, vivid sunsets.

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Why Book Your Great Migration Safari With Emnel Adventures?

We specialize in crafting safaris that are safe, fun, and unforgettable for every traveller. Come as a guest leave as a frind. 

✔ Tanzania-based safari specialists

We know Tanzania well. Our years of exprience following the herds with experienced guide place us as top choice

✔ Real-time migration tracking & local insight

We track and recommend where to stay and the best season for each tour - the great migration with us is almost a guarantee

Private safaris — no fixed groups

Privately curated trips with a private safari vehicle and a private guide. No group tours

Handpicked lodges & camps near the herds

Hand-picked camps and lodges closest to the safari destination to reduce drive time, increase game drive time and proximity to wildlife

Practical Tanzania Safari Information

Whats Included in a family tanzania safari

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle

  • Professional English-speaking guide

  • Park and conservation fees

  • Accommodation (family rooms)

  • Meals on safari

  • Fresh drinking water

  • Airport transfers

  • 24/7 support

Whats Not Included in A Tanzania Family Safari

  • International flights: We can arrange or provide guidance

  • Visa: Visas can be obtained early in advance online or upon arrival; please ask for more details, as it depends on your country of origin.

  • Tips & Gratuities: Guidelines provided upon booking confirmation

  • Optional activities (balloon ride, snorkeling, etc.) are provided as optional items upon exploring our itineraries

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What to Pack for a Tanzania Safari

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A Typical Day In a Tanzania Safari 

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Weather & Best Time to Go On A Tanzania Safari

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What Our Customers Say About Us!

Sarah, F, uk

Wonderful 6 day private tour of 3 quite different parks in Kenya organised by Nelson. We started at the Masai Mara for two nights where we saw a huge variety of animals, then onto Lake Nakuru which was great for birds and white rhinos. Lastly we went to Amboseli for hundreds of elephants in particular against the stunning back drop of Mt Kilimanjaro. Our guide throughout, Alfred, was incredibly experienced and sought out the best viewing points throughout. The Sopa Lodges we stayed in were so welcoming and we had some amazing views from our rooms, including having Zebras grazing right outside one evening. Nelson was great in advising where we should go. We opted for a private tour, whilst more expensive, we did like having the jeep to ourselves and having a bit more flexibility and space which we appreciated given it was a bit of a lifetime experience. I would totally recommend Nelson to organise your tour. We were booking from the UK and wanted to go direct to an operator on the ground. I knew Nelson from a business contact and totally trusted him to look after us. Book Emnel with confidence!

Shirin D

We had a great experience on our 3 day safari. We want to thank our guide Gabriel who was so kind and did everything for us to have the best time. We didn’t get the chance to meet Nelson but we appreciate his patience with us before the trip with our many questions. We would definitely recommend Emnel adventures, they truly care for their guests. Thank you so much, we couldn’t have asked for a better safari! / Dilan, Ceren & Shirin from Stockholm

Melanie W

I hope this review really articulates how incredibly impressed we were with Emnel Adventures and the experience they created for us. After contacting a few Safari companies, we quickly realised that Emnel was the company for us. Right from the start, Nelson (our travel consultant) was quick to respond with answers for my many questions. We presented him with an overview of what we wanted to do, but it was Nelson's knowledge and guidance regarding locations and accommodation which really pulled the itinerary together. He worked really hard to put together a trip which suited us as a family of 4. The safari itself was incredible - we were extremely lucky to see just about everything we wanted to see, including TWO wildebeest river crossings. With a private vehicle, we were comfortable and well provided for throughout the trip. The selected accommodations were beautiful and considering the isolated locations, the food was fantastic. We were provided with full board and despite being a set menu, the choices were refined, well judged and excellent quality. My 12 and 14 year old sons certainly had no complaints! A real highlight was the lovely surprise arranged for us on Day 1 of the safari. It was our Wedding Anniversary and whilst we were perfectly happy with the proposed packed lunch, we were instead presented with a fully catered 3 course meal with silver service and wine. It was a wonderful surprise when we pulled up at an amazing viewing point to find a huge team of staff (including a visit from Nelson!) ready to greet and serve us. Very special!  Gabriel the guide was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we saw everything! He was also a lot of fun, with a great sense of humour and this was great for our boys - they interacted really well and Gabriel's passion really kept them interested.  I would 100% recommend the team to anyone. In fact, I hope we get to use them again in the not too distant future. Thank you Team Emnel.

Cornelia c- germany

Just coming back from a 5-day safari booked with Emnel Adventures. It was a mind blowing experience all through. Booking experience very individualized have done also research and suggested things and Nelson who is handling the travel proposals allways very nice and took my input into account. If he thought something else better he told me. Allways had feeling that he wants the best experience According to my wishes. I changed mind / dates etc several times he allways stayed calm and changed travel accordingly. The safari was absolutely exceeding expectations. Already the welcome at the airport with 3 men and nice table / coffee / tea and snacks to introduce the tour. Nelson was there for the welcome and my tour guide Rahim and as a surprise my personal photographer Abisae. I went then on 5 days trip / 4 nights on safari with Rahim and Abisae. Rahim studied tourism and has an education in safari tours and 20 years experience and this you feel he know everything on animals why an animal looks like it looks, how close. I felt like a princess both very attentive lunches in nice sceneries great with beers and wines offered. Other groups had lunch boxes we a really meal in comfy chairs. Hotels perfect as expected. Was quite sad after the 5 days to leave the 2 guys. The safari for me Was every penny worth it and you need to feel yourself how it feels and I can 100% recommend Emnel Adventures with Nelson and my Tour guide Rahim and Abisae. Was all perfect experience. Usually I do not write TripAdvisor reviews. But this experience was so good that I would like also that others can do these experiences as well.

Tar

The whole experience was amazing! The organization was perfect, the lodge incredible and the guide great. Indeed, Gabriel's advice and suggestions were always very accurate and professional. These will have allowed me to see the Big 5 during the Safari (Lion, Buffalo, Rhinoceros, Leopard and Elephants). The booked lodge were amazing! Food was great ! Peoples so carefull. Thank you very much Nelson for the organization, the help, the professionalism and this unique experience! I highly recommend Emnel.

MeD

Couldn’t have gone better. First safari for us, my brother and a friend of mine, it was well organized, we had an amazing tour guid and an excellent photographer with us. Luck was on our side, as we saw almost everything in abondance. The food was really good and the lodge were 💯. Only down side was the camping lodge in Ngorogoro the last day, which I recommend to go to an other place ! But other then that, don’t hesitate ! (Ask for Beatus for Guide )

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