Following the Herds
5 Day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari
from $1,980/pp · Mid-range · Private
Straight to wherever the herds are — we position your camp to the month you travel, not a fixed map.
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Great Migration safaris
Wildebeest migration
Witness nature’s greatest show — over two million animals on the move, up close and personal.
6Journeys
5–10Days
$1,980From, per person
5Parks & islands
Wildebeest Migration
Choose your journey
Every dossier below can be lengthened, shortened, combined with Zanzibar, or rebuilt entirely. Prices are honest starting points with no booking fees.
6 of 6 journeys
01Seasonal
02Seasonal
Migration Circuit
6 Day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari
from $2,340/pp · Mid-range · Private
Six days built around the migration, with the crater and Tarangire either side of the plains.
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The Great Migration
7 Day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari
from $2,690/pp · Mid-range · Private
Witness nature's greatest show — over two million animals on the move, up close and personal.
Explore the journey04River Crossings
Mara River Crossings
8 Day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari
from $3,180/pp · Mid-range · Private
July to October — camped in the north for the river crossings, the most dramatic hour in the bush.
Explore the journey05In Depth
Migration in Depth
9 Day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration & Adventure Safari
from $3,740/pp · Luxury · Private
Nine days chasing the herds across the Serengeti, with the time to wait for the moment to happen.
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The Complete Migration
10 Day Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari
from $4,280/pp · Luxury · Private
The migration and the full northern circuit — the most complete way to see the Serengeti in motion.
Explore the journeyNo journey of that length here — but every route can be lengthened or shortened.
Tell us what you wantWhere the herds are
The migration, month by month
Dec – Mar
Ndutu & Southern Plains
Calving season — half a million wildebeest born on the short-grass plains.
Serengeti guideApr – May
Central Serengeti
The herds mass and move north as the long rains green the plains.
Serengeti guideJul – Sep
Mara River
The iconic crossings. The most dramatic wildlife spectacle on Earth.
Serengeti guideOctober
Northern Serengeti
Herds linger in the north before the short rains call them south.
Serengeti guideNovember
Eastern Woodlands
The loop turns. Columns stream back toward Ndutu once more.
Serengeti guideBooked with confidence
Why travel with Active Wonders
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True local ownership
Rooted in Arusha and locally owned — we cut out the middlemen and pass the savings straight to you.
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Best price guaranteed
Exceptional wildlife and luxurious lodges, delivered without the unnecessary costs or booking fees.
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24/7 support
Personalised concierge care from the moment you plan until you board your homeward flight.
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Expert safari guides
Field-tested guides — your moving encyclopedias for everything you want to know on safari.
Good to know
Questions we’re asked
Where is the Great Migration right now?
It moves on a continuous circuit: Ndutu and the southern plains from December to March for the calving, the central Serengeti in April and May, the Grumeti River in June, the Mara River from July to September, the northern Serengeti in October and the eastern woodlands in November. Tell us your month and we time the route to where the herds will be.
When is the best time to visit Tanzania?
Tanzania is a year-round destination. The dry seasons (June–October and December–March) offer the easiest wildlife viewing, while the Great Migration moves through the Serengeti on a predictable annual circuit — we time your route to wherever the herds are when you travel.
Are your safaris private or shared?
Almost all of our journeys are fully private — your own guide, your own 4×4 and your own pace. We also run scheduled small-group departures for solo travellers who'd like to share the adventure and the cost.
How much should I budget?
Our mid-range journeys start around $300–$400 per person per day, with luxury and fly-in options above that. Every price on this page is an honest starting point with no booking fees — we'll give you an exact, all-in quote once we shape your route.
Is it safe, and do you handle the logistics?
Yes. Tanzania is one of Africa's most stable safari destinations, and we handle every detail from airport pickup to the final transfer — flights between parks, park fees, accommodation, meals and a 24/7 point of contact throughout.
None of them is quite it?
Then say so. These are starting points, not fixed packages — tell us your dates and budget and we’ll shape the route, then build it into one seamless trip.
