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Great Migration, Serengeti, Tanzania recommendations

The Great Migration is a marvellous movement of animals across Tanzania and into Kenya – plan your trip to see nature's greatest spectacle

Great Migration Top 5

  1. Take a dawn balloon ride over the plains – followed by a champagne breakfast. Floating above the action doesn't come cheap but it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Many upmarket lodges can arrange flights for you, though they are dependent on the weather and prone to cancellation.
  2. Walk with Maasai guides – one of the best ways to explore the plains of the Serengeti is to follow in the footsteps of the local people. Walking safaris are not allowed in the majority of the national park itself, but head to a neighbouring concession, such as Loliondo, and you can stride out with the red-cloaked Maasai and some seriously big game.
  3. Stake out a spot at the Grumeti River from May to July to watch tens of thousands of wildebeest running the gauntlet of hungry crocs in a splashing frenzy. River crossings are the high drama events of the Migration; be prepared for tense – and heart-breaking – moments.
  4. Avoid the Migration – it is a wonderful wildlife spectacle, but consequently prices rise and visitor numbers soar. Visit the Serengeti in April or May and you'll discover lower prices and smaller crowds – but still great game viewing.
  5. Add on an extra in Tanzania – there's a lot more to the country than the Migration. Consider climbing Mount Kilimanjaro (doable in five/six days), relaxing on Zanzibar’s beaches (easily accessible via an internal flight or ferry) or heading to one of the country's lesser-known, but no less impressive, parks such as Saadani or Selous.

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