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.

Here are some of the best Serengeti lodges for experiencing the Great Migration:

  • andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas: This is a luxury mobile camp that moves five times a year to follow the Great Migration, offering a front-row seat to the action.
  • Serengeti Migration Camp (Elewana Collection): Situated near the Grumeti River in the northern Serengeti, this lodge provides direct access to one of the key crossing points. It offers spacious tented suites overlooking a hippo pool.
  • Sayari Camp: Located in the remote northern region near the Mara River, this camp is ideal for viewing the river crossings, especially between July and October. It offers stylish tented suites with sweeping savannah views.
  • Serengeti South Camp: This mobile camp is open from December to May and is located on the southernmost tip of the short-grass plains, perfect for the calving season (January to March).
  • Olakira Migration Camp: Another mobile camp that moves twice a year to follow the migration, offering luxurious tents and a family atmosphere.
  • Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp: This mobile camp moves several times a year to follow the migration.
  • Singita Grumeti Reserves (Sasakwa Lodge, Faru Faru Lodge, Sabora Tented Camp): Located in a private reserve bordering the Serengeti, these lodges offer exclusive and opulent safari experiences with excellent migration viewing opportunities. Singita Sabora Tented Camp places you right in the heart of the action.
  • Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti: This lodge offers a full-service hotel experience in the heart of the Serengeti, with an infinity pool overlooking a waterhole. It is well-positioned for seeing the migration.
  • Mwiba Lodge: Located in a private reserve south of the Serengeti, Mwiba offers incredible privacy and exclusivity, with good migration viewing opportunities from December to March.
  • Namiri Plains Camp: Situated in the eastern Serengeti, this camp is known for its excellent big cat sightings and is also well-placed for migration viewing.

These lodges provide exceptional access to the Great Migration, combining comfortable accommodations with prime viewing locations. Remember to book well in advance, especially during peak migration periods.