The Great Migration in Africa: Serengeti Safari, Masai Mara Safari Packages, and When to Go

Experience the Great Migration, an amazing natural wonder where massive concentrations of wildebeest, zebras, and other annuals migrate to find greener pastures and fresh waterholes. It is the largest movement of animals in the world, moving each year through the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

Waves of wildebeest and zebras make their way across the Mara, Talek, and Grumeti rivers, facing many trials, including deadly predators waiting for them on the other side. The struggle to survive is fierce and awe-inspiring. The best time to witness this epic natural wonder is approximately June to November.

Africa Endeavours handcrafts luxury vacations designed around your wants, needs, timeframe and budget. See our Great Migration safari packages below, and contact our African safari experts to plan your trip!

Sample Vacations

14 days

Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania Vacation: Shoebills, Gorilla Trekking, and Serengeti Safari

This Rwanda and Tanzania vacation allows you to go gorilla trekking, witness the Great Migration, and visit beautiful African beaches.

22 days

Ultimate East Africa Safari: Kenya, Tanzania, and Gorillas

Discover some of Africa’s most famous, sought-after wildlife experiences on this bucket list East Africa safari. See rare rhinos and the Big 5 in Kenya, witness the Great Migration of wildebeest, track endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, and much more. This is a trip you’ll remember for life!

13 days

Classic Kenya Luxury Safari Package

Witness the Great Migration; experience safaris on horseback, camelback, or in a fixed-wing plane; and enjoy authentic interactions with local Maasai guides on this luxury Kenya safari.

13 days

Tanzania Safari Tours: Ultimate Northern Circuit Package

Tour the highlights of Tanzania in luxurious style! Enjoy luxe mobile camping in the Serengeti, a relaxing retreat at an elegant farm lodge, walking safaris with Maasai warriors, Lake Manyara sundowners, and much more. Boutique properties and 5-star service ensure the utmost comfort throughout your trip.

18 days

Masai Mara Safari Packages: Great Migration and Beach Vacation

This is the ultimate East African adventure! Embark on a Great Migration safari in the Masai Mara and the Serengeti; indulge the senses at Gibb’s Farm, Ngorongoro Crater; and cap it all off with 4 nights at a luxurious island resort.

14 days

East African Safari: Kenya and Tanzania Luxury Tour

This luxurious Great Migration safari takes you to the top highlights and hidden gems of Kenya and Tanzania. Enjoy unbelievable wildlife sightings in the Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and beyond while staying in Africa’s best 5-star safari lodges!

17 days

Golden Trails of Africa: Victoria Falls River Cruise and Tanzania Safari

The ultimate African safari tour! Enjoy a luxurious river cruise and safari aboard the Zambezi Queen, and witness the famous elephant herds of Chobe National Park. Then, explore the highlights of Tanzania on an epic wildlife safari, from the Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park.

10 days

Luxury Great Migration Tour: Kenya and Tanzania

With this Luxury Great Migration Tour, witness the Great Migration in style. Stay in luxury lodges in Kenya and Tanzania for an unforgettable wildlife safari.

15 days

Africa Tour: Luxury Safari, Victoria Falls, and Cape Town

This Africa Tour takes you to safaris in Kenya and South Africa, plus Victoria Falls and lovely Cape Town.

10 days

Tanzania Highlights: Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti Safari

This luxury safari takes you to Tanzania greatest safari highlights: huge herds of tusker elephants in Tarangire National Park, beautiful Gibb’s Farm in Ngorongoro Crater, and a Great Migration safari in the Serengeti! Enjoy some of Tanzania’s most exclusive wildlife viewing at luxury safari lodges throughout.

11 days

Luxury Kenya Vacation Packages: Classic Big 5 Safari

Discover a classic Big 5 safari in Kenya with unique touches. Enjoy luxury stays in some of Kenya’s best wildlife viewing regions, from the Amboseli to the Maasai Mara!

12 days

Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Safari Birthday Vacation

Encounter wild mountain gorillas in the Rwandan jungle; see lions, cheetahs, elephants, and much more on a Serengeti safari; and explore the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara on this bucket list safari birthday vacation!

10 days

Kenya Birthday Trip: Giraffe Manor and Masai Mara Safari

The ultimate birthday trip and bucket list safari! Stay at the exclusive Giraffe Manor, witness the Great Migration, see rare white and black rhinos, and discover some of Kenya’s hidden gems. Throughout your journey, enjoy luxury safari lodges that embody classic African safari.

7 days

Out of Africa Adventure: Luxury Kenya Safari

Experience the romance and adventure of Out of Africa in real life. Visit 2 of Kenya’s most luxurious safari lodges for an old world-style African safari.

8 days

Luxe Tents and Treehouses: Tanzania Safari Anniversary Vacation

Enjoy a seamless journey between Tanzania’s top safari highlights: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti. Stay in unique lodges, from old-world coffee estates to romantic tented camps, and discover the safari adventure of a lifetime! Flights within Tanzania are included in this trip.

12 days

Great Migration Tour: Kenya and Tanzania

Follow the action of one of Africa’s most incredible natural phenomena: the Great Migration of 2 million wildebeest and other grazers across the vast plains of the Serengeti.

11 days

Kenya Walking Safari: A Walk in the Wild Travel Package

This trip is for the intrepid explorer who wants to go far off the beaten path! Enjoy unique, multi-day walking safaris in the remote wilderness of Kenya, then cap it off with a luxury safari camp in the famed Maasai Mara.

10 days

Luxury Honeymoon Safari: Kenya

Visit the most remote and romantic safari camps in Kenya, plus a beach paradise, with this Luxury Honeymoon Safari package.

8 days

Luxury Air Safari: Kenya Adventure Package

Embark on a Kenya wildlife safari, VIP-style! See highlights like the Masai Mara and Amboseli, plus the wild and rarely-touristed Tsavo National Park. Travel in luxurious comfort on chartered flights from park to park.