Serengeti
Private mobile camps that follow the migration, helicopter game drives, and champagne breakfasts on the plains.
The Serengeti through the lens of exclusive travel is a profoundly different experience from the standard safari. Our bespoke Serengeti itineraries centre on private mobile camps that reposition seasonally to track the Great Migration — guaranteeing front-row access to the spectacle rather than hoping for proximity. These intimate camps of four to six tents employ dedicated guide teams with an average of twenty years' Serengeti experience, offering walking safaris, night drives, and helicopter game-counting flights unavailable to standard visitors. Private charter access means arriving at the precise airstrip closest to the current migration position rather than settling for scheduled flight routes. For the ultimate expression of Serengeti luxury, our fly-camping experiences place a single couple under canvas on the open plains with a personal guide, chef, and dedicated staff — no camp, no other guests, just the migration and the stars. These experiences represent the rarest and most coveted form of safari travel available anywhere in Africa.
Private mobile camps that follow the migration, helicopter game drives, and champagne breakfasts on the plains.
Best Time to Visit
Our travel designers position you precisely: February for calving in the south, May-June for the western corridor drama, August-September for peak Mara River crossings, November for the return south.
What You'll See
With private guides and exclusive concession access: Big Five, Great Migration at close range, nocturnal species on night drives, and bird migration specialists available on request.
Getting There
Private charter from Arusha, Kilimanjaro International, or Nairobi directly to whichever Serengeti airstrip is closest to the current migration position. Door-to-tent transfer time: under 3 hours.
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Where to Go in Serengeti
Central Serengeti / Seronera
The wildlife hub of the Serengeti, centred on the Seronera River valley. Year-round resident predators, the highest concentration of leopard in Africa, and the closest access to the Serengeti National Park Golf Course. Most luxury lodges — including Four Seasons and Serena — are located here.
Western Corridor
The Grumeti River system defines this region, where massive Nile crocodiles await the migration herds and Singita's private concession offers exclusive game viewing. The western corridor fills with migrating wildebeest from May to July as the herds move north toward the Mara River.
Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
The Northern Serengeti, centred around the Kogatende area and the Mara River, is where the Great Migration reaches its dramatic climax. From July through October, vast herds of wildebeest and zebra gather along the Mara River's banks, building in number and agitation until thousands plunge into the fast-flowing, crocodile-patrolled waters in a desperate bid to reach the lush grazing on the opposite bank. These river crossings are widely considered the single most spectacular wildlife event on the planet, with columns of animals stretching to the horizon as dust clouds rise from the riverbanks. The northern sector is characterised by rolling hills, dense riverine forest along the Mara, and open grassland dotted with whistling thorn and red oat grass. Beyond the migration, the area supports excellent resident wildlife including lion prides that specialise in hunting along the river, large leopard populations in the gallery forest, and elephant herds moving between Tanzania and Kenya. The Kogatende airstrip provides fly-in access, and the surrounding camps offer intimate, low-density safari experiences with unparalleled proximity to the crossings.
Northern Serengeti / Mara River
The dramatic climax of the Great Migration plays out here from July to October, as millions of wildebeest and zebra cross the crocodile-infested Mara River. Remote, wild, and less visited than the central Serengeti, this region rewards those who make the journey with the most spectacular wildlife theatre on earth.
Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)
The Southern Serengeti and the adjacent Ndutu area, straddling the boundary between the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, come alive from December to March when the migration herds converge on the short-grass plains for their annual calving season. The nutrient-rich volcanic soils, deposited by ancient eruptions from the Ngorongoro highlands, produce mineral-dense grasses that are essential for lactating mothers and their newborn calves. During the peak calving period in January and February, approximately 8,000 wildebeest calves are born each day — a staggering output that attracts every predator in the ecosystem. Lion, cheetah, hyena, jackal, and wild dog feast on the bounty, while vultures circle overhead in vast kettles. The open, flat terrain of the Ndutu plains provides exceptional visibility, making this one of the finest locations in Africa for observing predator-prey dynamics. Lake Ndutu and the surrounding acacia woodland offer year-round birdwatching, with flamingos, pelicans, and raptors in abundance. The area's seasonal camps operate from December to March, offering front-row seats to the calving spectacle.
Western Corridor & Grumeti
The western corridor stretches from Seronera to Lake Victoria and includes the Grumeti River system, where the migration passes through in May and June. The Grumeti Reserves (managed by Singita) encompass 140,000 hectares of private concession with exclusive access. The Grumeti River's resident Nile crocodile population — some individuals exceeding 5 metres — creates intense crossing drama here before the main Mara River events.
Safaris in Serengeti
Serengeti & Ngorongoro Private Safari
7 Days
A 7-day private luxury safari through Tanzania's Serengeti plains and Ngorongoro Crater with exclusive lodge stays and dedicated guide.
$4,500 per person
Great Migration Luxury Experience
10 Days
A 10-day luxury migration safari tracking two million wildebeest across Tanzania's Serengeti, with stays at Africa's finest tented camps.
$7,800 per person
Tanzania & Zanzibar Bush to Beach
12 Days
A 12-day luxury journey from Tarangire's elephants through Serengeti's big cats to Zanzibar's pristine beaches and spice islands.
$9,200 per person
Safari & Seychelles Honeymoon
12 Days
A 12-day honeymoon combining Serengeti Big Five game drives with the pristine beaches and private-island luxury of the Seychelles.
$12,000 per person
Uganda Primates & Wilderness
7 Days
A 7-day luxury Uganda safari combining mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, and Queen Elizabeth NP wildlife.
$4,800 per person
Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trek
5 Days
A 5-day luxury Rwanda experience combining mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkey encounters, and Nyungwe Forest canopy walks.
$5,500 per person
Where to Stay
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Ultra-luxury safari lodge in the heart of the Serengeti, offering infinity pools overlooking a watering hole and the closest luxury accommodation to the Serengeti National Park Golf Course.
$1,800 per night
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Singita Serengeti House
Singita's legendary 350,000-acre private concession in the western Serengeti — unrivalled exclusivity, conservation-led luxury, and front-row seats to the Great Migration river crossings.
$2,500 per night
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Olkarien Eco Safari Lodge
Flagship eco-luxury lodge in Central Serengeti with 25 rooms, swimming pool, spa, and sustainable solar-powered design offering year-round wildlife access in the heart of the Serengeti.
$498 per night
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Acacia Migration Camp
A luxury tented camp positioned in the central Serengeti for front-row access to the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest cross the endless plains.
$500 per night
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