10-Day Serengeti Migration Safari

Follow the Great Migration on our private 10-day Serengeti migration safari through Northern Tanzania, with the route adapted to the season and wildlife movement.

This 10-day Serengeti Migration Safari follows one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles across Northern Tanzania, with the route shaped around the seasonal movement of wildebeest and zebra.

For official park information, we recommend the Tanzania National Parks Authority.

Our experienced local Lyoseko guide leads each private game drive and interprets the landscapes, wildlife behaviour and migration patterns along the way. Carefully selected lodges and camps help place you in the right area at the right time, with English- or Spanish-speaking guidance available.

Duration10 days
StylePrivate safari
StartArusha
From$4,140 per person

Travel & Medical Protection

Prepare for your safari with confidence

Inbound Travel Insurance

Foreign visitors should arrange the applicable inbound travel insurance required for entry into Tanzania. Requirements can change, so please check the current official guidance before travel.

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AMREF Flying Doctors

Optional medical evacuation cover for emergencies in remote safari areas. This is separate from comprehensive travel insurance.

Learn about AMREF cover

This information is provided for planning purposes. Check current policy terms and official requirements before departure.

Highlights of Our 10-Day Serengeti Migration Safari

Witness the Great Migration (seasonal movement)
Big cats: lions, leopards, cheetahs
Sundowners on the Serengeti plains
Handpicked lodges; tented camps

Example Route · Starts in Arusha

10-Day Serengeti Migration Safari Route

A private Northern Tanzania safari from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, with the Serengeti route adapted to the seasonal Great Migration.

Coordinate-based schematic route, not for navigation. Days 4–7 are spent in the Serengeti; the exact areas depend on the season, wildlife movement, road conditions and your tailor-made itinerary.

A Lyoseko Wildlife Story

Reading the Great Migration

The Great Migration is never a fixed performance. Wildebeest and zebra respond to rainfall, fresh grass and river conditions, while predators follow the herds across the Serengeti ecosystem. Our Lyoseko guide reads these signs and adapts each game drive to the season.

From Tarangire and Lake Manyara to several days in the Serengeti, this private Tanzania migration safari follows the landscape rather than a rigid timetable. No sighting can be guaranteed, but patient guiding creates the best opportunity to experience one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife journeys.

From $4,140 per person
Based on a private safari for two guests.

10-Day overview

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – overnight at lodge.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park – elephant herds, baobabs.
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park – flamingos & waterfalls.
Day 4-7: Serengeti (Central & North) – migration experience.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater – Big Five encounters.
Day 9: Relaxing day
Day 10: Return via Arusha to Airport

Prices vary by season, lodge selection and the age of travelling guests.
Private safari pricing — shared costs may result in a lower price per person with more than two guests.

What’s included in your Lyoseko Tanzania adventure?

Included

English-Spanish speaking private safari guide
Luxury 4×4 Safari Jeep
Daily game drives
Park fees & conservation charges
Accommodation
Full board during the safari
Drinking water in the jeep
Airport pick-up & drop-off (Kilimanjaro)
24/7 support

Excluded

International- / domestic flights
Tanzania visa
Travel insurance
Optional activities
Drinks at the lodges
Tips for guide and lodge staff
Medical Evacuation Cover (Recommend)

For your safety and peace of mind, we strongly recommend that all guests arrange AMREF Flying Doctors medical evacuation cover when travelling through remote safari areas of Tanzania.

Private & Tailor-Made

This migration safari is a starting point — your journey is made around you

Adjust the pace, lodge style, travel dates and activities to suit your wishes. Your private guide speaks English and Spanish, while our Dutch back-office supports your planning from the first question to your return home.

Private safari vehicleEnglish & Spanish guideLocal expert from ArushaDutch back-office support
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