TANZANIA

• The Wildebeest Migration
  • The annual migration of more than 1.7 million wildebeest and other animals is shared between Kenya's Masai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. During September through December, the best viewing is in the Mara. Then the herds typically move south and by February are in the southern Serengeti and begin calving. In June, they move north and west and mating season slows them briefly afterwhich the herds often fragment until regrouping in October and November to begin the cycle.
• Serengeti National Park
  • Game viewing is always good throughout the park. It is best in the north and west, but there are a number of cats in central Serengeti.
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • The number of resident game make this a great place to get exciting photos any time of the year. You will also find that animals are less afraid of the vehicle and will allow you to get close up viewing without problems.
  • Roads in Ngorongoro are in poor condition and access to the Crater is by 4-Wheel Drive only.
• Lake Manyara National Park
  • Best for viewing of baboons and a variety of monkeys
  • A number of birds can be seen
• Tarangire National Park
  • Large herds of elephants can be seen roaming the park. Tarangire is much better for game viewing in drier months like this month.
  • Hundreds of species of birds can be found in this park
• Arusha National Park
  • A number of giraffes and smaller animals call this small park home
  • A walking safari in the morning with an escort can give you a great opportunity to escape your safari vehicle and observe some of the smaller animals by foot
  • One of the only places where the black and white Colobus monkey can be found
• Southern Tanzania (The Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park, Mikumi National Park)
  • A large variety of wildlife can be viewed in these areas
  • Walking and boating safaris can make for an interesting day
  • This area will soon start to heat up and may not be the place you want to be.

KENYA

• Masai Mara
  • The the migration is not in the Mara, it is still a place well worth visiting
  • Resident game allow for year round enjoyment
• Amboseli
  • This park offers the best views of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • A good park to see the larger mammals
• Lake Naivasha
  • Abundance of water fowl make this an ornithologist's paradise
  • Some game can be viewed on Crescent Island
• Lake Nakuru
  • Flamnigo and Pelicans feature in this popular park
  • Olive baboon plentiful
• Samburu
  • Crocs and hippo in the river are a popular attraction
  • Other game viewing is very good
• Tsavo East and West
  • These under explored parks are great for people who want to escape the crowds
  • This is Kenya's largest park
  • A variety of wildlife reside in this park including the "big five"
• Aberdares
  • Popular for tree lodges
  • Overnight game viewing from the comfort of your lodge
  • A variety of wildlife present