Luxury Serengeti Safaris

The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, and the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya actually share the same ecosystem. With that in mind, their landscapes and safari experiences are similar in some senses, and you will have a great safari in both. However, the Serengeti National Park is five times larger than the Masai Mara, so there is arguably more space and fewer crowds. The Serengeti National Park also gives you a bigger opportunity to see the wildebeest migration herds, as they migrate around the Serengeti for at least 8-9 months of the year.

I’d say that there is no ‘one’ best month to visit the Serengeti. The resident wildlife is fantastic in the Serengeti, so no matter what time of year you go, you will have a great chance to see elephant, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, crocodile, hippo, lion, cheetah and more. If you are particularly interested in seeing the wildebeest migration however, then certain months provide better sightings – such as February and March which is the calving season.

Yes, there are private conservancies and land surrounding the Serengeti, such as Mwiba Lodge which sits on a private reserve adjoining the southern Serengeti. The benefits of private reserves are that only guests staying in the lodges are allowed to game drive here. Of course, this makes the experience more exclusive but this comes with a price.

There is so much to see in the Serengeti that we’d recommend a minimum of four nights if budget allows. If you are combining different safari camps, then a split of three nights in each (a total of six nights) will give you a great insight into each camp, area and guiding experience. A day on safari in the Serengeti National Park will provide two safaris – one in the morning and one late afternoon. There is the opportunity to do full days on safari, particularly if you have the opportunity to see a potential river crossing.

Yes, absolutely. The wildebeest migration is the ultimate test: survival of the fittest. It’s something that many people want to see, bringing thousands to Tanzania every year. Although the rain patterns change every year, we have an understanding of where they will be each month and, as a result, we can plan your trip accordingly. There are also ‘migration camps’ which are usually canvassed accommodation which moves throughout the year with the herds.