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Lion cubs resting on rocks in Serengeti National Park

TANZANIA, AT YOUR OWN PACE

Find your wild.Follow your roots.

Open plains. Highland trails. Ocean mornings.
A journey shaped around what moves you.

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THE SERENGETI, THROUGH THE SEASONS

Follow the herds.
Find your moment.

The Great Migration moves all year. Use this seasonal guide to choose when—and where—to experience it in Tanzania.

Wildebeest descending the riverbank into the Mara River in Tanzania
The leap into the riverMara River, Tanzania
A herd of wildebeest gathering beside the Mara River in Serengeti National Park
Gathering at the waterNorthern Serengeti, Tanzania
Wildebeest at the Grumeti River in Tanzania
Life along the GrumetiWestern Serengeti, Tanzania
  1. JAN — MAR

    New life on the plains

    Southern Serengeti & Ndutu

    Calving draws the herds to the southern grasslands. February is typically the peak, with young wildebeest and predators sharing the plains.

  2. APR — MAY

    The journey north

    Central Serengeti

    Herds begin moving north through the central plains toward the Western Corridor, following fresh grazing.

  3. JUN

    Along the Grumeti

    Western Corridor

    The migration gathers in the west. Grumeti crossings may occur as the herds continue north.

  4. JUL — OCT

    River-crossing season

    Northern Serengeti & Mara River

    A typical window for Mara River crossings. Herds move between Tanzania and Kenya; their position varies throughout the season.

  5. NOV — DEC

    Returning to the south

    Central to southern Serengeti

    With the short rains, herds travel south toward Ndutu and the next calving cycle.

Nature sets the pace. These are typical seasonal patterns, not live herd locations. Rainfall can shift the timing; sightings and river crossings are never guaranteed.

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About this guide & image credits

Photography: Mara River crossing by Eric Kilby, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized; displayed with cropping). Gathering herds by Agness Abubakar Saidi, CC0. Grumeti River still from Bettina May, CC BY 3.0 (video frame; displayed with cropping). Images illustrate these locations, not a promised sighting or a specific travel month.

Planning reference: Asilia Africa’s Great Migration guide. Your route and camp location should be refined around your travel dates and current conditions.

FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY

Three ways in.
A world to discover.

Start with a journey that speaks to you. Then make room for the places, people and pauses that make it yours.

Suggested journeys to shape together. Routes, stays and prices are confirmed during planning.

Kilimanjaro above the East African landscapeThe mountain is only the beginning.

THE ASILI WAY

Go beyond
the postcard.

The landscapes bring you here.
The connections stay with you.

Make space for both. A game drive and a village conversation. A mountain trail and coffee prepared by hand. A full day, followed by a slow one.

Asili Pathways brings these experiences into one journey through Tanzania, with room for your own interests and rhythm.

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SMALL MOMENTS. LASTING MEMORIES.

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WHERE YOU STAY

Extraordinary stays.
Close to the wild.

Wake to the Serengeti plains, unwind among coffee-covered hills, or settle into a room above Tarangire’s trees.

A luxury canvas suite at Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp

01 / SOUTH-CENTRAL SERENGETI

Luxury tented camp

Serengeti Pioneer Camp

Canvas suites and wide-open views near Moru Kopjes. The atmosphere of a classic safari camp, with private en-suite comforts and the plains on your doorstep.

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The Manor at Ngorongoro on a green coffee estate
Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro

02 / NGORONGORO HIGHLANDS

Cottage suites on a coffee estate

The Manor at Ngorongoro

A quiet retreat among Arabica coffee fields, with cottage suites, gardens and green hillside views. A graceful place to return after exploring the crater.

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An elevated treehouse suite at Elewana Tarangire Treetops
Elewana Tarangire Treetops

03 / TARANGIRE AREA

Elevated treehouse rooms

Tarangire Treetops

Private balconies above the trees and spacious rooms beside Tarangire National Park. Look out over the landscape, then linger for a lantern-lit evening.

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Places to inspire your journey. Your final accommodation, availability and rates are confirmed during planning.

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BEFORE YOUR JOURNEY

Your questions,
answered.

From your first safari to the summit of Kilimanjaro, a little preparation goes a long way.

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How do I organize a safari with Asili Pathways?

Tell us your travel dates, trip length, number of travelers, interests and approximate budget. We will shape an itinerary and proposal, then refine it with you. The website planner lets you save your ideas; downloading a plan does not send an enquiry or confirm a booking.

What deposit is required, and when is the balance due?

A 30% deposit is required to confirm your booking. The remaining 70% must be paid 30 days before arrival. For bookings made less than 30 days before arrival, full payment is required when booking.

What accommodation styles are available?

Choose from Basic, Comfort, Comfort Plus and Luxury options, depending on your route and budget. Basic camping uses public campsites with shared bathrooms. Lodge and tented-camp options generally offer private bathrooms; exact facilities vary by property.

What should I pack?

Bring your passport, flight details, itinerary, insurance information, any required vaccination certificate, payment cards and suitable cash. Useful essentials include sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent, toiletries, hand sanitizer, tissues, a small towel, a flashlight, camera equipment and spare batteries or memory cards. Keep essential medication, valuables and a change of clothes in your carry-on, within airline restrictions. Use reusable packing pouches and check current baggage rules.

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