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River crossings, rolling hills, and remote wilderness.

The Northern Serengeti is one of Africa’s most dramatic safari destinations, where the Great Migration meets the crocodile-infested Mara River. From July to October, millions of wildebeest and zebras risk the perilous crossing in one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles. With pristine landscapes, fewer visitors, and remarkable wildlife encounters, this is Tanzania at its wildest.

Why Visit Northern Serengeti?

Witness the drama of the Great Migration.

The Northern Serengeti is a remote and exclusive corner of the park, where thrilling migration scenes unfold against a backdrop of kopjes, valleys, and riverine forests.

🌀 Migration Crossings

Experience wildebeest and zebras braving the Mara River in a heart-stopping natural drama.

🌀 Off-the-Beaten-Path

Enjoy vast wilderness with minimal crowds and uninterrupted sightings.

🌀 Intimate Lodging

Stay in small, strategically placed camps close to the migration routes.

African savanna elephants are found in 23 countries and live in a variety of habitats

Best Time to Visit Northern Serengeti

The river crossing season and beyond.

The Northern Serengeti offers excellent game viewing year-round, but its most iconic moments happen mid-year.

January to March: Predator's Feast

January to March see the migration in the southern Serengeti and around Ndutu, where up to 8,000 young wildebeest and zebra are born every day, much to the delight of the predators, just lying in wait as hundreds of wildebeest run past them, seemingly oblivious to the danger. The predators in the Serengeti truly are spoilt for choice.

April to May: Keep on Moving

April and May see the herds moving around the central Seronera area, where some will stay most of the year, whilst the majority move on, looking for fresh pasture.

June: "Spurring" Season

In June, the rutting season takes centre stage, filling the plains with the sounds of clashing males competing for breeding rights. While wildebeest may not be the most graceful of creatures, watching the bulls strut, bellow, and battle to impress the females is both dramatic and entertaining. This period also coincides with the herds pushing into the Western Corridor, where they face the challenge of crossing the crocodile-filled Grumeti River.

July to October (Migration Crossings)

July to October is peak season as everyone comes to view the famous river crossings as the wildebeest move across the rivers in the northern and eastern Serengeti into Kenya's Maasai Mara, and then back again in November.

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