When is the Great Migration in the Serengeti?

The herds are in the Serengeti all year, but they move. January to March is calving in the south, and July to October brings crossings in the north.

How many days do I need?

Four to five nights lets you cover a lot of ground without rushing. Add more if you want to follow the herds.

Are balloon safaris available?

Yes, over the Serengeti plains at sunrise, usually followed by a bush breakfast.

Can I combine the Serengeti with the Maasai Mara?

Yes. They are one great ecosystem, so crossing from one to the other makes a wonderful trip.

Serengeti Safaris, Tanzania | Old Times Safari

Overview

The Wildlife Show That Never Ends

The Serengeti is the kind of place that makes you whisper. Grassland rolls to every horizon, lions snooze on granite kopjes and cheetahs scan the plains for breakfast.

Home to the Great Migration, the park sees herds on the move all year. In the south they calve in January to March, and in the north they cross rivers from July to October.

We place you where the action is and give you the time to enjoy it, with a guide who knows which kopje the lions prefer.

What To Do

Things To Do In The Serengeti

Zebras and a safari vehicle in the Serengeti — **Game Drives**Wide open plains, endless horizons and wildlife in every direction.

Lion pride on a rock kopje at sunset — **Lions On The Kopjes**Granite outcrops are a favourite lookout for the cats.

Wildebeest herd on the plains at sunset — **The Great Migration**Wildebeest and zebra on the move across golden plains.

Guests walking along a river with guides — **Guided Walks**On the edges of the park, a walk reveals the small things.

Camp lights glowing at night — **Nights Under Stars**Lantern-lit camps and the sound of the plains at night.

Hot Air Balloons
Kopje Lions
River Crossings
Bush Breakfasts
Sundowners

Timing Is Everything

When To Go To The Serengeti

The Serengeti is always busy, but where the herds are changes through the year. Here is how the seasons compare.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Calving In The SouthNewborn wildebeest and hunting cats

River Crossings In The NorthHerds on the move, drama at the water

Best Game ViewingDry seasons, animals gather at water

Green SeasonFewer vehicles, lush scenery, good value

Weather patterns shift from year to year, so ask us about the dates you have in mind.

A Day In The Serengeti

How A Perfect Day Unfolds

Every day is different, but this is the rhythm most guests fall in love with.

06:00

Dawn Drive

Cool air, golden light and the cats still on the hunt.

09:30

Bush Breakfast

Coffee and hot food served on the open plains.

15:30

Afternoon Drive

Follow the herds or find the leopard that slept in a tree.

18:30

Sundowner

A cold drink as the sky turns orange and pink.

Sample Itineraries

Itineraries Through The Serengeti

Starting points, not set menus. Tap one to see the days, then tell us what to change.

1. Day 1Fly Arusha to the Serengeti and head straight out on a drive.
2. Day 2Full day with a bush breakfast and plenty of cats.
3. Day 3Optional balloon flight and an afternoon drive.
4. Day 4Final drive and fly back to Arusha.
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1. Day 1Fly to the southern plains.
2. Days 2 – 5Dawn to dusk with newborn wildebeest and the predators that follow.
3. Day 6Fly to Arusha.
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1. Day 1Fly to the Serengeti.
2. Days 2 – 4Game drives across the plains.
3. Day 5Drive to Ngorongoro Crater rim.
4. Day 6Descend into the crater for a full-day drive.
5. Day 7Return to Arusha.
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1. Day 1Fly to the Serengeti.
2. Days 2 – 6Game drives, balloon flight and the Great Migration.
3. Day 7Fly to Zanzibar.
4. Days 8 – 10Beach, Stone Town and spice tours.
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Good Questions

The Serengeti, Answered

The herds are in the Serengeti all year, but they move. January to March is calving in the south, and July to October brings crossings in the north.
Four to five nights lets you cover a lot of ground without rushing. Add more if you want to follow the herds.
Yes, over the Serengeti plains at sunrise, usually followed by a bush breakfast.
Yes. They are one great ecosystem, so crossing from one to the other makes a wonderful trip.

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