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Trace the path of the Great Migration across Tarangire, Serengeti and the Mara River on this six-day private safari. Expect long game drives, nights in tented camps, and high chances to see dramatic river crossings and dense predator-prey interactions.
Trace the path of the Great Migration across Tarangire, Serengeti and the Mara River on this six-day private safari. Expect long game drives, nights in tented camps, and high chances to see dramatic river crossings and dense predator-prey interactions.
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Operated by African Overland · Serengeti National Park, Mara Region
Dust kicks up as your 4x4 drops out of a pale Arusha dawn and into Tarangire’s baobab-studded plains. The first day sets the rhythm: long windows, patient scanning, and elephants threading through acacia shade. By day two you’re driving toward the Serengeti, the landscape opening into endless grass where the migration writes its slow, convincing arcs across the earth.
moderate.
6 days.
Moderate—able to handle multiple full-day game drives (4–8 hours), some standing and walking at viewpoints, and long vehicle transfers
River crossings most often occur in the dry season when herds concentrate along the river—typically July to September—though exact timing varies year to year.
Expect full-day drives of 4–8 hours with stops for picnic lunches; shorter morning or evening drives are possible depending on the day’s plan.
This itinerary combines mid-range lodges and luxury tented camps—expect basic en-suite facilities in camps and more services at lodges.
Children can join, but long drives may be hard for young kids; while some areas are vehicle-accessible, the tour notes it’s not recommended for travelers with serious spinal injuries.
The Serengeti–Mara ecosystem has supported pastoralist Maasai communities for generations and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage area for its outstanding wildlife migration.
Strict park regulations and tourism fees fund anti-poaching and habitat protection, but rising visitor pressure and climate variability remain ongoing challenges.
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