Tanzania Great Migration • Ndutu Calving (Jan–Mar) • Northern Crossings (Jul–Oct)

TANZANIA GREAT MIGRATION SAFARIS

Two prime windows. One simple goal: place you in the right landscape—then give the migration time to reveal itself. Ndutu calving season is intimate and beautifully lit; Northern Serengeti crossings are dramatic and patient. We design private safaris that feel calm and intentional—built around camp position, proper nights in the zone, and clean logistics.

Choose the right chapter—then stay long enough for it to feel real

The Great Migration isn’t a single sighting. It’s an ecosystem on the move—quiet shifts in wind and light, then sudden motion. The best migration safaris don’t chase noise. They place you close to the correct corridors, for enough nights, with a guide who can work the story patiently.

How TanAfrica designs migration routes

We focus on two high-consistency windows: Jan–Mar for calving season in Ndutu & South Serengeti, and Jul–Oct for crossings in Northern Serengeti. The routing logic is simple: fewer lodge changes, stronger camp position, and enough time for the migration to do what it does—naturally.

Jan–Mar • Calving (Ndutu) Jul–Oct • Crossings (North) Tanzania only Private safaris Midrange & Luxury
Northern Serengeti wildebeest migration near river corridors Great Migration herds moving through Northern Serengeti plains Ndutu calving season plains in South Serengeti
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Migration guides (simple, practical, honest)

Use these short resources to match your travel month to the correct landscape, understand what’s realistic, and choose camp positioning that protects the best hours of the day.

Great Migration safari FAQs

What is the best time for a migration safari in Tanzania?
The most dependable windows are January–March for calving season in Ndutu & South Serengeti, and July–October for river crossings in Northern Serengeti. Tell us your month and we’ll recommend the right zone.
Are river crossings guaranteed in Northern Serengeti?
No. Crossings are wild and unscheduled. We maximise real opportunities by placing you near the strongest corridors for your exact week, and by keeping your schedule flexible and calm—so you can wait intelligently when it matters.
Ndutu calving vs Northern Serengeti crossings—what feels different?
Ndutu (Jan–Mar) is intimate and intense: newborn calves, predators close, green plains and soft light. Crossings (Jul–Oct) are dramatic and patient—built around positioning, timing and long light.
How many days should I plan?
For most travellers, 7–10 days is the sweet spot: enough time in the migration zone plus a second highlight like the crater, without the trip turning into constant relocation.
Can you add Zanzibar after the migration safari?
Yes—migration first, then Zanzibar is a beautiful finish. You end softly: ocean air, slow mornings, and time to exhale after the Serengeti.
Calving season safari scenes in Ndutu Northern Serengeti migration landscape during river crossing season Wildebeest herds moving across Northern Serengeti plains

Tell us your month—we’ll place you in the right migration zone.

Share your travel window, number of travellers, and comfort level. We’ll recommend the strongest Tanzania migration routing for your dates, then fine-tune camp position and pacing so the safari feels intentional—never frantic.

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