Green Season Migration Safari
Take a slower safari through the southern Serengeti during its thriving ‘Green Season’ for lusher landscapes & Wildebeest calving
Personalised journeys from start to finish
Every trip helps support Conservation
Every detail taken care of
What's included
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Game drives lead by specialist guides on Safari
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Stay in luxury hotels and safari lodges throughout
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Meet and greet airport service
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Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip
At a glance
From the end of November to early May the migrating herds of Wildebeest and Zebras choose to graze on the lush grasses of the southern Serengeti plains; a peaceful environment for their calving season and a vivid, miraculous, and thrilling yet slower safari for the spectator.
Begin with a night in the serene outskirts of Arusha after your flight, before being flown by light aircraft into the heart of the southern Serengeti to begin five days on an exclusive safari. Spend two nights at one camp or lodge of your choice before a further three nights at another in a differing area of the south Serengeti so you get a comprehensive experience of both the migratory and resident game, plus a wider choice of specialist activities.
These short grasses and flat open plains give you wonderful wildlife viewing, vibrant colours from the flora, and dramatic landscapes and skies to photograph too.
Example trip itinerary
Arusha
Transfer
Private transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel
Lodges in Arusha
Arusha
Highlights
- 6 Luxurious garden cottages
- 1 Family cottage: 2 rooms
- 2 Luxury rooms in the Old Farmhouse
- Walk around the grounds
- Explore Arusha's museums and markets
Overview
Each of the six garden cottages has their own private veranda and is beautifully decorated with a nod to a bygone era with the choice of antique furniture. They have large and extremely comfortable beds and a lounge area with a fireplace to take the chill off the cooler African nights.
The family cottage has two bedrooms and a private garden which is a superb way to spend some time relaxing in absolute luxury during your stopover before or after your safari. Two cosy en-suite rooms in the Old Farmhouse provide a comfortable retreat from which you can explore the grounds of this genuine coffee farm.
After roughly an hour’s drive through Arusha, you will arrive at the farm and have the chance to either relax and spend time in the well kept grounds, or venture into the city to see some of the museums and markets on offer. The service at Legendary Lodge is excellent, without doubt one of the premier hotels in the area.
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Overnight in Arusha
Enjoy a restful overnight stay in your chosen accommodation in or just outside of Arusha.
Transfer
Private transfer from Arusha hotel to Arusha airport
Flight
Light aircraft flight from Arusha airport to Ndutu Airstrip
South Serengeti
Transfer
Private transfer from Ndutu airstrip to your chosen accommodation
Lodges and Camps in the South Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Highlights
- Game drives
- Hot air ballooning in the north (with a surcharge)
- Bush dining
- Safaris for children
- Cultural experiences in the south
- Night Game Drives in the south
- Walking Safaris in the south
- Eight double tents and one family tent each
- Private open game viewing vehicle
- Private dining settings
Overview
Immerse yourself in the unbelievable beauty of the African wilderness at Nyasi Camp. Tucked away in the cool shade of acacia trees you’re invited to unwind and drink in all the rich landscape has to offer. Herds of wildebeest make the iconic Great Migration travelling a never-ending circuit from the southern Serengeti in Tanzania towards the Mara River, and back again. Nyasi Camp is perfectly situated in the Serengeti and moves with the migration so you never miss any action.
Operating as a seasonal camp across two locations within the Serengeti, Nyasi consists of eight en-suite tents and a family tent. Inside the tents you’ll find natural linens and textures inspired by the earthy colours and characteristics of your surroundings. Inspired by the peace of the Serengeti, the interiors have been designed to help you feel connected to nature and the ever-moving migration. Enjoy socialising and relaxing in the shared lounge and take your meals within private settings for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also the option to take one side of the camp for yourselves – perfect for groups or families.
Head out with your expert guide for game viewing on a private open vehicle to discover the mighty migration and the multitude of other wildlife that wander these savannahs. Safaris for children can also be arranged. If you stay in the south you can enjoy nighttime safaris, walking safaris and authentic cultural experiences. For those who stay in the north you can adventure on hot air balloon safaris, at an extra charge.
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Overview
One of the best camps for viewing the migration as it ventures south of the Serengeti National Park, Kusini Camp offers you views from up high as it hides among a cluster of kopjes overlooking a game rich plain below.
The 12 tents are discreetly scattered around the main kopje and each have their own private veranda with comfortable day loungers where you could happily retreat to and spend hours simply enjoying the wilderness that spreads out in front of you. With a subtle classic decor, the tents are all very spacious and shaded beneath acacia trees providing a nice little sanctuary after you experience some amazing game. The main dining and lounge area has marvellous views and makes for a great sundowner experience.
The setting is hard to match. Between January and March, this camp has pride of place and gives you the chance to see the baby zebra and wildebeest arrive. After November has brought the short rains, the landscape almost instantly springs to life with shoots of green grass and as nature would have it, excellent grazing for the youngsters as they struggle to keep up with the herds that are constantly on the move.
Sanctuary Kusini also happens to be in an area that is ideal leopard territory and sightings are accordingly excellent. Moru Kopjes is nearby to the lodge which is a popular spot for prides of lion who can gaze down over the plains with their sharp eyes scanning the horizon.
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Five days on safari in the southern Serengeti
An area of the Serengeti characterised by vast short-grass plains, this is also known for playing host to the Great Migration during the green season (December to May). Spend your days on daily safari game drives as per your lodge or camp's schedule, spotting plains wildlife and predators in this wild and beautiful expanse.
Transfer
Private transfer to Ndutu airstrip
Flight
Light aircraft flight from Ndutu Airstrip to Arusha Airport
Arusha
Transfer
Private transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel
Lodges in Arusha
Arusha
Highlights
- 6 Luxurious garden cottages
- 1 Family cottage: 2 rooms
- 2 Luxury rooms in the Old Farmhouse
- Walk around the grounds
- Explore Arusha's museums and markets
Overview
Each of the six garden cottages has their own private veranda and is beautifully decorated with a nod to a bygone era with the choice of antique furniture. They have large and extremely comfortable beds and a lounge area with a fireplace to take the chill off the cooler African nights.
The family cottage has two bedrooms and a private garden which is a superb way to spend some time relaxing in absolute luxury during your stopover before or after your safari. Two cosy en-suite rooms in the Old Farmhouse provide a comfortable retreat from which you can explore the grounds of this genuine coffee farm.
After roughly an hour’s drive through Arusha, you will arrive at the farm and have the chance to either relax and spend time in the well kept grounds, or venture into the city to see some of the museums and markets on offer. The service at Legendary Lodge is excellent, without doubt one of the premier hotels in the area.
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Overnight in Arusha
Enjoy a restful overnight stay in your chosen accommodation in or just outside of Arusha.
Transfer
Private transfer to Kilimanjaro airport
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Green Season Migration Safari
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From the end of November to early May the migrating herds of Wildebeest and Zebras choose to graze on the lush grasses of the southern Serengeti plains; a peaceful environment for their calving season and a vivid, miraculous, and thrilling yet slower safari for the spectator. Begin with a night in the serene outskirts of Arusha after your flight, before being flown by light aircraft into the heart of the southern Serengeti to begin five days on an exclusive safari. Spend two nights at one camp or lodge of your choice before a further three nights at another in a differing area of the south Serengeti so you get a comprehensive experience of both the migratory and resident game, plus a wider choice of specialist activities. These short grasses and flat open plains give you wonderful wildlife viewing, vibrant colours from the flora, and dramatic landscapes and skies to photograph too. | Whats included?
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Days 1-2 |
Arusha |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel |
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Lodges in Arusha
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Legendary Lodge - $$$$$
A very private experience on the outskirts of Arusha, the Legendary Coffee Lodge is situated...
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| Overnight in Arusha Enjoy a restful overnight stay in your chosen accommodation in or just outside of Arusha. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Arusha hotel to Arusha airport |
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| Light aircraft flight from Arusha airport to Ndutu Airstrip | |
Days 2-7 |
South Serengeti |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Ndutu airstrip to your chosen accommodation |
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Lodges and Camps in the South Serengeti
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Nyasi Migrational Camp - $$$$$
Immerse yourself in the unbelievable beauty of the African...
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Sanctuary Kusini Camp - $$$$$
One of the best camps for viewing the migration as it ventures south of the Serengeti National...
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| Five days on safari in the southern Serengeti An area of the Serengeti characterised by vast short-grass plains, this is also known for playing host to the Great Migration during the green season (December to May). Spend your days on daily safari game drives as per your lodge or camp's schedule, spotting plains wildlife and predators in this wild and beautiful expanse. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Ndutu airstrip |
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| Light aircraft flight from Ndutu Airstrip to Arusha Airport | |
Days 7-8 |
Arusha |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel |
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Lodges in Arusha
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Legendary Lodge - $$$$$
A very private experience on the outskirts of Arusha, the Legendary Coffee Lodge is situated...
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| Overnight in Arusha Enjoy a restful overnight stay in your chosen accommodation in or just outside of Arusha. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Kilimanjaro airport |
