The Great Migration

The Great Migration is often described as the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth—and for good reason. Each year, over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles make a breathtaking circular journey across the vast plains of East Africa, following the rains in search of fresh grazing. It's a timeless cycle of life, survival, and awe-inspiring drama, where every day offers a front-row seat to nature’s most epic theatre. Witnessing the migration is a soul-stirring experience: the pounding hooves, the urgent calls, the tense river crossings where crocodiles lie in wait, and the thrilling encounters with Africa’s apex predators.

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Where to go

Tanzania

Serengeti National Park

The endless golden plains of the Serengeti are the heart of the migration. Depending on the time of year, visitors can see dramatic river crossings at the Grumeti or Mara rivers, the calving season in the southern Ndutu plains, or massive columns of wildebeest marching across the central and western corridors. With its vast open spaces and abundant wildlife, the Serengeti offers a front-row seat to one of the most incredible natural events on Earth, paired with luxury camps that move with the herds to keep you at the heart of the action.

Kenya

Maasai Mara

From July to October, the Maasai Mara becomes the stage for one of the most dramatic chapters of the migration. This is where thousands of wildebeest and zebras face the perilous crossing of the Mara River, risking everything to reach greener pastures. It’s a spectacle of raw emotion—tense, chaotic, and breathtaking all at once. The Mara’s open landscapes and concentration of big cats also make it one of the best places to combine migration viewing with thrilling predator action, offering an unforgettable safari experience.

Great Migration

Holiday Inspiration

Our experts have created and curated these tailor-made holiday ideas to get you started. Take the time to search through them and find something that is the spark for your unique adventure.

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Where to Stay

The Maasai Mara and Serengeti offers a range of accommodations to suit various preferences, from luxurious lodges to intimate tented camps. Many establishments are strategically located to provide stunning views and easy access to prime wildlife areas, ensuring an immersive safari experience.

Maasai Mara, Kenya

Soroi Mara Bush Camp

Accommodation at Soroi Mara Bush Camp offers an authentic safari experience in the World famous Maasai Mara. Located in Lion and Leopard territory, just 20 minutes from one of the main river crossing points and 10 minutes from Olkiombo Airstrip, the camp provides easy access to prime wildlife viewing. With only 12 tents, guests can enjoy comfort, privacy, and stunning views in a truly natural and intimate setting.

Maasai mara

Angama Mara

Perched upon the Oloololo Escarpment 1,000ft above the plains of the Mara below, the name of the lodge was inspired by the Swahili word for ‘suspended in mid-air’ and no matter where in the lodge you are, you are guaranteed the best seat in the house.

Maasai mara

Royal Zebra River Safari Lodge

Royal Zebra River is a small and intimate all inclusive Luxury Safari Lodge located along Talek River on the edge of the World-famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya.

Lodge’s Main area has amazing views of the busy plains of Maasai Mara where you will be able to spot some wildlife.

Grumeti, Serengeti

Singita Faru Faru Lodge

Set in front of a busy waterhole alongside the Grumeti River in the heart of the Serengeti, Singita Faru Faru Lodge invites continuous connections with its breathtaking surrounds.

Maasai mara

Governors’ Camp

Nestled in a riverine forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, Governors’ Camp may have the best wildlife viewing location in the Masai Mara National Reserve. It is perfect for couples, families, and friends who want to enjoy a traditional safari experience in the heart of the action.

Maasai mara

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara

Sand River Masai Mara is located within the Masai Mara National Reserve, close to the Tanzanian border. It comprises of 16-tented accommodations - including 1 family tent - each divided into two separate but adjoining campsites, with each area possessing its own designated dining and public areas, thereby creating an increased sense of exclusivity and privacy.

Serengeti, Tanzania

Serengeti Sametu Camp

Set gracefully alongside the serene banks of the Ngarenanyuki River in Central-Eastern Serengeti, Serengeti Sametu Camp emerges as a testament to the delicate balance of opulence and the untamed spirit of Tanzania’s vast plains. More than a mere escape, it beckons as a soulful journey.

Maasai mara

Cottar’s 1920s Camp

The award-winning Cottar’s 1920s Camp is situated in the 7608-acre private Olderkesi Conservancy bordering the famous ‘seventh’ natural wonder of the world, the Maasai Mara in Kenya and the Tanzania Serengeti National Park.