A closer look
Why it stays with you
Wildebeest and zebra move through the landscape in response to rainfall and grazing. The migration is a continuing cycle, not one brief event, and dramatic river crossings are unpredictable. Resident wildlife makes both regions rewarding beyond the best-known migration months, from lions resting through the heat to birds working the grasslands.
The choice of camp matters more than a long list of daily sightings. Different areas suit different seasons, and travelling between distant camps can consume valuable time. Guides who understand animal behaviour and give wildlife space make the experience richer while reducing pressure on the animals and local communities.
Background reading: Maasai Mara · Serengeti National Park.
