The Great Migration, Privately
Over a million wildebeest and zebras moving across the endless plains of East Africa. Witnessing the Great Migration is experiencing one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth—and Africa at its most raw, powerful and unforgettable.
The greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth, experienced privately and far from the crowds.
Witnessing the Great Migration in Tanzania and Kenya is far more than a safari. It is the opportunity to experience one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet.
Each year, more than two million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles move across the vast plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania and into Kenya’s Maasai Mara, following an ancient instinct in search of fresh grazing lands.
An epic journey that embodies the very essence of Africa.
The Great Migration in Numbers
• More than 2 million animals on the move
• A journey of over 800 kilometres
• Dramatic Mara River crossings filled with crocodiles
• One of the largest wildlife events on Earth
The migration is as beautiful as it is challenging.
Herds cross crocodile-infested rivers, evade predators such as lions and hyenas, and move in endless columns that ripple across the savannah like waves.
The thunder of millions of hooves, the distant roar of big cats and the golden dust rising at sunset create a scene that is impossible to forget.
To witness the Great Migration is to experience Africa in its wildest and most authentic form.
Imagine watching a Mara River crossing from a privileged vantage point, waking at dawn to the distant calls of lions, or seeing thousands of animals stretching towards the horizon from your camp deep within the savannah.
Moments few travellers ever experience.
At Siente Africa, we design tailor-made journeys that place you in the right location at precisely the right moment.
We work with mobile camps that follow the movement of the herds, exclusive lodges in strategic locations and expert guides with unrivalled knowledge of the ecosystem.
Everything is designed to ensure you experience the Great Migration with exceptional comfort, privileged access and a truly extraordinary perspective.
The Great Migration is not simply a safari.
It is one of nature’s last great spectacles.
A reminder of the power of wildlife and the beauty of an untamed world.
And when witnessed from the right place, at the perfect moment, it becomes clear why so many travellers consider it one of Africa’s ultimate dreams.
When to Experience the Great Migration
The Great Migration takes place throughout the year between the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara, but some of the most spectacular moments include:
• June – July: Arrival in Northern Serengeti
• July – August: Mara River crossings
• September – October: Vast herds across the Maasai Mara
Each season offers a different and equally remarkable perspective on this extraordinary journey.
Experience the Great Migration from the right place.
We design private safaris that position you at the heart of this extraordinary natural phenomenon at precisely the right moment, staying in exclusive camps across the Serengeti and Maasai Mara.
Serengeti
Luxury safari in Africa’s most iconic national park Serengeti National Park is one of the world’s most legendary safari destinations and the heart of the classic Tanzanian safari experience. Located in the north of the country, this vast ecosystem of endless plains is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on earth and […]
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Masai Mara
Luxury safari in Kenya’s most iconic reserve The Masai Mara is East Africa’s most iconic safari destination and one of the finest places in the world to experience a luxury safari in Kenya. Located in the southwest of the country, bordering Tanzania’s Serengeti, the Masai Mara is renowned for its extraordinary concentration of wildlife, vast […]
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