Timed to the herds — track the Great Migration across the Serengeti's plains and river crossings on a private 7-day safari.
This itinerary is planned around the Great Migration's seasonal movements — river crossings in the Serengeti's north from June to July, or dense calving-season predator action on the southern plains from December to March — with three full days dedicated to being wherever the herds are.
Itinerary and camp placement planned around where the herds are that month.
Positioned near the Mara and Grumeti rivers during crossing season.
Migration herds draw dense concentrations of lion, cheetah and hyena.
A warm-up day among Tarangire's baobabs and elephants.
A full-day descent into Africa's most concentrated wildlife bowl.
Your 4x4 and guide are exclusive to your party for all 7 days.
Signature East Africa moments included or available as an add-on throughout your trip.
Private guide meets you at the airport for the drive to Arusha; briefing over dinner covers the week's migration positioning.
Morning drive to Tarangire, afternoon game drive along the river where dry-season herds concentrate.
Three full days positioned wherever the herds are that month — the Grumeti area or northern Mara river region in June/July, or the southern Ndutu plains during calving season.
Morning game drive en route to the crater rim, arriving in time for sunset over the caldera.
Dawn descent onto the crater floor, then a final stop at Lake Manyara before transferring to the airport for departure.
| Start Dates | Solo | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | 7+ People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calving Season, Dec 1 – Mar 31 | n/a* | $3,750 | $3,450 | $3,250 | $3,250 | $3,250 | Get Quote |
| Green Season, Apr 1 – May 31 | n/a* | $2,900 | $2,700 | $2,550 | $2,550 | $2,550 | Get Quote |
| River Crossing Season, Jun 1 – Jul 31 | n/a* | $3,650 | $3,400 | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 | Get Quote |
All prices per person, sharing. *Solo travellers pay a single supplement — contact us for a quote. Mobile camp location shifts with the migration each season.
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Real feedback from guests who booked this exact itinerary.
We booked specifically for the river crossings and our guide positioned us perfectly two days running. Extraordinary.
The mobile camp in the migration zone was a highlight in itself — falling asleep to wildebeest calling nearby.
Went during calving season on Vision Safaris' recommendation — predator action on the Ndutu plains was non-stop.
Superb itinerary, though nature doesn't guarantee a crossing on demand — still an unforgettable three days regardless.
Everything travellers usually ask before booking this safari.
Our ground team tracks herd movements daily via ranger networks and other operators, and positions your camp and game drives accordingly.
December–March calving season (southern Serengeti/Ndutu) offers newborn wildebeest and dense predator activity; June–July crossing season (northern Serengeti/Mara) offers dramatic river crossings.
Yes — we build in extra time at active sightings and can request photography-oriented vehicles with additional window space on request.
No sighting in the wild can be guaranteed, but June–July positions you in the highest-probability crossing zones, and our guides know the current hotspots.
Your mobile tented camp relocates seasonally to stay close to the herds, though moves happen between guest stays, not during your visit.
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