Best places to stay in Serengeti to see the Great Wildebeest Migration

Best places to stay in Serengeti to see the Great Wildebeest Migration

The great migration usually takes place in the area of about 40, 000 square kilometers pretty much defined by the dominant migration routes of the white-bearded wildebeest in what is regarded o as the Masai Mara and Serengeti ecosystem which is divided by the Mara River so being at the right time at the right place is all that it takes to witness the River crossing as the Wildebeest do not have defined crossing points, the crossing points change time to time depending on the obstacles faced as the wildebeest trek from southern Serengeti through the western corridor crossing Lakes and Rivers on their way to the greatest obstacle of the entire migration the Mara River which usually floods and also with huge crocodiles that wait for the Migrating herds during the migration so while planning your Masai mara wildebeest you have to choose the best places to stay in order to have higher chances to see the River crossing.

Our favorite lodges and Camps

• Olakira migration camp

Between June and October, Olakira is in the north to witness the crossing of the Mara River. Here, watch thousands of wildebeest take a leap of faith into the water, facing hungry Nile crocodiles and cantankerous hippos. When the herds are on the move, the air is full of grunting, thudding hooves and billowing dust.

From December until March, we move camp to the southern plains of the Serengeti, where the wildebeest go to give birth and graze on lush grass, and predators such as lions and cheetahs gather to prey on the young.

• Legendary expedition’s Songa tented camp

permanent camp in Kogatende in the northern region of the Serengeti, Songa consists of eight ensuite tents and a family tent. Its vibrant decor creatively reflects the joy and wonder of being on safari, taking inspiration from the seemingly endless inky blue skies and burnt orange sunsets of the wilderness. Set up as a split camp, there is also the option to book one side of Songa on an exclusive basis.

• Sanctuary kichakani Serengeti camp

The northern location showcases an incredible view of wildebeest crossing the Mara River during the great migration from June to November, while the southern location enjoys a prime position for witnessing wildebeest calves, every December to March. Aside from the migration, spectacular predator and prey action is expected from both locations, thanks to an abundance of wildlife, from zebras, wildebeest and gazelles to lions, hyenas, cheetahs and leopards.

• AndBeyond Serengeti under canvas 

Moving five times a year the camps attempt to anticipate the movements of the Great Migration, bringing guests as close as possible to the wildebeest action, as well as exploring magnificent resident game. With just nine tents nestled at each private campsite, enjoy the luxury of complete contentment and nights spent in the African bush.

• Asilia’s Ubuntu migration Camp

Ubuntu Migration Camp follows the colossal herds of wildebeest as they journey around the Serengeti. From the dramatic river crossings in the north to the fertile grasslands in the south where the wildebeest give birth, we set up camp nearby to ensure you’re always close to the action.

Open: Mid-November to mid-March (southern Serengeti), mid-June to October (northern Serengeti)

Closed: Mid-March to mid-June, beginning to mid-November

Conclusion

Please Note best mobile camps in Northern Serengeti are expensive but this our top mobile camps according to our travelers’ feedback If would you like something different please feel free to speak to our safari experts.