Tanzania is East Africa's most iconic safari destination. From Tarangire National Park to the Serengeti plains, from Ngorongoro Crater to Zanzibar's white beaches — this is wildlife paradise. Each year from June to September, over a million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle cross the Serengeti in the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth. Stay at Singita or &Beyond luxury lodges under endless African skies.
The Great Migration
Each year, over 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras, and 350,000 gazelles make a circular trek between the Serengeti and Kenya's Masai Mara. This is the largest overland migration on Earth — a raw, primal spectacle that defies description.
Best Time to Witness
- January-March: Calving season in Southern Serengeti — thousands of births daily
- April-May: Herds move north through Central Serengeti
- June-July: Western Corridor — dramatic Grumeti River crossings
- August-October: Northern Serengeti — Mara River crossings (peak drama)
- November-December: Herds return south through Eastern Serengeti
Other Wildlife Highlights
The Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo — are all found here. Cheetahs hunt on the open plains, hippos crowd the rivers, and over 500 bird species have been recorded. Night drives reveal aardvarks, bush babies, and nocturnal predators.