Best Serengeti Lodges with Migration Views
The Serengeti is renowned for its annual Great Migration, and staying at a lodge with front-row views of this spectacle is a dream for many safari-goers. Several lodges are strategically located along the migratory route, offering unparalleled access to dramatic river crossings, massive wildebeest herds, and predator action—all from the comfort of luxurious or well-appointed accommodations.
Among the best lodges for migration views is Serengeti Migration Camp by Elewana, situated near the Grumeti River in the northern Serengeti. This lodge offers direct access to one of the key crossing points and provides an immersive wilderness experience with spacious tented suites overlooking a resident hippo pool. Sayari Camp, located in the remote northern region near the Mara River, is another exceptional option, especially between July and October when the migration reaches the north. The lodge offers stylish tented suites with sweeping savannah views and top-tier guiding.
For central Serengeti access, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti provides luxury with convenience, offering sightings of wildlife year-round and occasional migration movements through the Seronera region. Another central option is Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, which blends comfort with elevated views over the plains, placing guests near the migratory herds during certain months.
In the southern Serengeti, Ndutu Safari Lodge and seasonal mobile camps like Serengeti Safari Camp follow the herds during the calving season from December to March. These camps are designed to move with the migration, ensuring you are always close to the action.
Whether you choose a mobile camp that tracks the herds or a permanent lodge in a prime migration zone, these accommodations offer unforgettable access to one of nature’s greatest shows, enhanced by expert guides, superb hospitality, and the raw drama of the African plains.