When can I see the Great Migration Serengeti?
When can I see the Great Migration Serengeti? May-July. This is the period that the wildebeest, after having feasted on the short green grasses of the southeastern Serengeti and after having giving birth to their offspring, start getting ready for their 800 kilometer long trek. The actual starting date may be anytime between late April and early June.
Is Serengeti cold at night?
The weather of Serengeti National Park is normally warm during day time and cold during night time and early mornings making it good to have both warm and light clothes during your trip to Serengeti.
Where is the best place to see the wildebeest migration in Tanzania?
Still dispersed, the herds continue north through the Ikorongo Game Reserve en route to the Kogatende and Lamai areas, on the banks of the Mara River. The Kogatende area in the northern Serengeti is a great place to catch the migration, between July and October but with July and August typically the peak months.
Where is the best place to see the Serengeti migration?
The Kogatende area in the northern Serengeti is a great place to catch the migration, between July and October but with July and August typically the peak months.
What is the best time to see the Great Migration?
July through November is traditionally considered the best time to view the Great Migration. Between July and August, the wildebeest move en masse into Kenya's Maasai Mara, crossing the Mara River in staggering numbers.
Which is better Serengeti or Masai Mara?
Ultimately, neither is better than the other. Both Serengeti and Masai Mara win the prize for the best safari in Africa. They are both amazing travel destinations and there are pros and cons to going on a wildlife safari in both. Masai Mara Safaris generally offer slightly more concentrated game viewing year-round.
Is seeing the Great Migration worth it?
It is stupendous to see hundreds of thousands of animals moving all together. Because so many animals rely on wildebeest and zebra for food, the Migration attracts many other species while moving through the landscape, making for unique sightings of diverse species.
Can you see the Big 5 in Serengeti?
The Big Five in the Serengeti. The Big Five define that ultimate African safari experience: seeing these impressive animals - lion, rhino, leopard, elephant and Cape buffalo - roaming freely in their own habitat is something you will never forget.
How many days is enough for Serengeti?
Serengeti is a huge national park so we would recommend minimum four days in order to properly explore it and find the wildlife. Being so large, you do need to spend time driving around looking for the Big Five, which takes time. Plus in four days you'll experience different weather and a variety of safari experiences.
Is the Serengeti a malaria area?
Both the Serengeti and the Masai Mara, as well as many other areas in Tanzania and Kenya are considered risky malaria areas, even in the 'cooler' Winter months.