Every year, about 2 million animals take on a death-defying, 3 000-km (1 900-mi) odyssey in search of sustenance. This epic natural phenomenon known as the Great Wildebeest Migration is as old as the land itself. The enchantment of this greatest show on earth has been pulling thousands of tourists to Tanzania Safari Tours every year.
The wildebeest migration is truly Mother Nature’s greatest spectacles on earth. Witnessing one of the famous river crossings is better than watching any National Geographic film. It is a never-ending cycle that’s been going on since the beginning of life. And as they say, nature takes its own course according to its specific schedule. Which makes predicting its movement that much trickier.
With the Wildebeest Migration, timing is everything. You have to be in the right place at the right time. That’s where Lifetime Safaris come in. With over 20 years of experience under our belt, our tailor-made trips to the Serengeti and Masai Mara had appeased thousands of travelers with satisfying Great Migration sightings at any given point in time.
To help you successfully witness the greatest spectacle on earth, we’ve rounded up 20 Of Our Best Places To Stay To See The Wildebeest Migration.
The Great Wildebeest Migration is a spectacular natural phenomenon that takes place on a never-ending annual cycle. That means you get to see the mega-herds throughout the year. But certain highlights can only be seen in specific months. So based on that we have listed down all Tanzania Accommodations in 3 categories to give your best chance to witness the Wildebeest Migration.
The intimate setting of Serengeti Under Canvas with only nine tents in private campsites offers breath-taking wilderness settings. The mobile camp moves five times a year to track the movements of the Wildebeest Migration.
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In Swahili, Kichakani means ‘in the bush’. As the name suggests this luxury mobile camp gives you an earthy feeling with its unique combination of contemporary and modern vintage. Located in both southern and northern Serengeti, Kichakani’s moveable nature allows you to follow the Wildebeest Migration across the Serengeti without any fuss.
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Set alongside the Grumeti River in their own private game reserve, Singita Faru Faru is magnificence personified. It offers splendid views over the river with the best luxury and comfort. Just stand in front of the window and enjoy panoramic vistas without leaving the comfort of your bed. Spot as many wildlife to your heart’s content on the never-ending plains with our Swarovski telescopes.
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Set on the banks of a tributary of the Grumeti River, this Tanzania Accommodation is on the best spot to locate Wildebeest Migration’s river crossings between May and July. The safari-chic tents come with private verandas and frontage to the river. The river pools are the favorite playing spots of hippos.
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Situated in the northern Serengeti this luxury camp, is in the prime spot to witness the Wildebeest Migration’s rip-roaring crossings over the crocodile-infested Mara River. Plus, the views from the camp are exquisite. You might even spot an elephant or two amblings while soaking in the rim-flow pool.
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This Tanzania Accommodation is located within the remote Woga Kuria Hills, northern Serengeti. With its contemporary design, Kuria Hills Lodge is known for its awesome elegant ambiance. Enjoy some of the best scenery of open woodland and tree-lined streams which are the wildlife hotspots throughout the year. As the Kuria Hills Lodge is situated in close proximity to the Mara River, it serves as a center stage for the Wildebeest Migration’s perilous river crossings.
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The view from Lamai Serengeti Camp is simply jaw-dropping. Gazing over the Serengeti plains from your elevated position will be the highlight of your Tanzania Safari Tours. Set high up in the beautiful Kogakuria Kopjes, this elegant Tanzania Accommodation offers prime comfort and convenience while preserving an eco-friendly ethos.
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Mara River Tented Camp is the epitome of sustainable tourism. Relying solely on a custom-built solar system for power, this camp conserves energy and eliminates non-biodegradable materials. Moreover, because of its close proximity to the Serengeti’s Lamai Triangle, this Tanzania accommodation not only offers year-round excellent game drives throughout the year but also gives you a front-row seat for the Wildebeest Migration’s river crossings spectacle.
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This Tanzania Accommodation is the ideal base for a rewarding Serengeti Migration Safari. This luxury camp is a 5-star oasis to return after watching thousands of wildebeest thunder across the Mara River. Soak away the dust in your private hot tub leisurely enjoying the setting sun paint the African sky hues of amber. A world-class experience further complemented by Bushtops’ glorious cuisine, superb wines, and attentive service.
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This gorgeous safari lodge depicts an excellent combination of time-tested Maasai building practices like mudding and stone walls with contemporary architecture. In addition to adding warmth and character to the property, it also makes Sanctuary Olonana one of Africa’s leading eco-lodges. With incredibly spacious and beautifully decorated hand-crafted Maasai spears, Edison-bulb pendant lights, and patterned prints; the suits are simply out of this world. Plus, the floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening out from the lounge to the terrace with superb river frontage offers a front-row seat to the daily hippo soap opera.
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Towering high above the floor of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, this remarkable owner-run safari lodge enjoys sweeping views of the Masai Mara’s champagne-colored plains. Romance like Robert Redford and Meryl Streep on the rocky crest of the famous Out of Africa kopje.
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Rekero Camp is in the best spot next to a main crossing point of the wildebeest to ford the Talek River every year. Meaning you can witness the great wildebeest Migration from the comfort of your riverside tent brings, taking the meaning of ‘armchair safari ‘to a whole new level. Plus the game drives at Rekero are equally rewarding. This area is famous for its high concentration of lions, cheetahs, leopards, and elephants.
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The Mahali Mzuri is a luxury tented camp set in a private conservancy near the Masai Mara National Reserve. Working with the local Maasai tribes, Mahali Mzuri is cleverly designed to leave a minimal environmental footprint. Plus it is also strategically placed in such superb elevation that it not only offers great game viewing but also gives you glimpses of the conservancy’s alluring scenery.
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Hidden away on the forested banks of the Mara River, Il Moran offers a top-of-the-range safari experience. Visit this wonderfully tranquil retreat consisting of only 10 guest tents. Il Moran’s intimate and peaceful environment presents a fantastic option for couples or honeymooners.
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Naboisho is perfect for you if you’re looking for a serene safari experience away from the Masai Mara National Reserve’s tourist crowds. Plus it is conveniently close to the Masai Mara National Reserve. So you can witness the Wildebeest Migration’s spectacle pretty easily. Besides, Naboisho offers incredible game viewing right on its doorstep too.
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The Four Seasons Safari Lodge is as close to a 5-star bush hotel you can get on your Tanzania Safari Holidays. It offers some of the most exceptionally well-appointed rooms, suites, and villas, packed with all the comfort and luxuries. You can look directly onto the animal watering hole next to the lodge from your balconies.
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Kusini is the only permanent camp in the southern Serengeti. It is situated in the ripe area where the wildlife density is high throughout the year. In fact, the Sanctuary Kusini really comes into its own between January and March. This is the best Tanzania accommodation during the Great Migration’s calving season as it offers some of the most thrilling game viewing options in all of Tanzania Safari.
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Located in the heart of the Serengeti, this ultra-luxe safari camp is famous for its scenic hills and boundless plains. Traversed by the Seronera River, this Tanzania accommodation offers a royalty-like experience of the Serengeti Migration safari.
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For about 20 years, this area was closed to tourists to allow the cheetah population to recover. Today, you can stay in this lovely sanctuary among these nimble cats thanks to the Namiri Plains. For this Tanzania Accommodation is a fantastic place to see the world’s fastest land animal chasing down its prey. The location, eastern Serengeti, is the permanent source of underground water. This means you can witness some of the best game viewings here.
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Overlooking a rocky gorge on the Arugusinyai River, this sophisticated Tanzania accommodation is located in a private game reserve near the southern Serengeti. The reserve is dedicated to serving as a balance between wildlife and local communities. Mwiba is the perfect Tanzania accommodation if you’re looking for a tranquil and uncrowded Tanzania Safari Experience.
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At Lifetime Safaris, we’ve great arrangements for transport and domestic flights so you can move around with ease. Alternatively, stay in any of our exclusive selections of mobile camps. We have excellent Tanzania Safari Packages designed to move with the herd to three different locations in the Serengeti. As a result, you get to enjoy the migration from several different angles.
So book Lifetime Safaris and be a part of nature’s most magical yet paradoxical cycle of life; The Great Migration.
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