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THE SERENGETI
Northern Tanzania is best known for the 14,763 km2 Serengeti
National Park and is home to the largest migration of
zebra and wildebeest in Africa. These "endless plains"
range from huge rolling golden hills dotted with acacia
trees in the north, to the flat short grass plains with
dramatic rocky kopjes in the south. The park has over
500 bird species and is renowned for its huge lion population
It is best to visit 2 camps for 3 nights each to ensure
a sighting of the migration, as its movement is dependent
on the rains.
Grumeti
Camp is situated in the Western Corridor
of the Serengeti and has a great sundowner spot on the
Kirawira Hills, overlooking the plains. The migration
should pass through this area between June and July,
crossing the Grumeti River, which has some of Africa's
largest crocodiles. Accommodation for 20 guests is in
large marquee-style tents. with open air showers. The
camp has a plunge pool overlooking the river. Accommodation,
service and food are the high standard expected of CCAfrica's
camps.
Klein's
Camp adjoining the Northern Serengeti National
Park, has a spectacular view across the golden rolling
plains of the Northern Serengeti on private Maasai land.
Accommodation for 16 guests is in en suite cottages.
The lodge has a pool and offers game drives, trips to
a local Maasai manyatta and hill walks behind camp.
The migration usually moves through this area around
September and November. Accommodation, service and food
are of the high standard expected of CCAfrica's camps.
Migration
Camp is situated in the central Serengeti,
close to the Lobo area and one would expect to see the
migration here around May - July and again in early
December. Accommodation For 28 guests is in large Meru
style tents on teak platforms with ensuite facilities
overlooking the plains. The food is fantastic and the
staff are really enthusiastic. They have an extensive
library and a pool.
Balloon Safaris
can be booked from a prearranged site near Seronera
and are an amazing experience! Costs from $385 per person
for an hour's flight including champagne breakfast.
A night at the Serengeti Serena is usually required.
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