The Great Serengeti Migration is undoubtedly one of the most important wildlife experiences in the world, as wildebeest, zebra, grant gazelles, eland, Thomson’s gazelles and impala migrate through the Serengeti by the millions. In search of fresh pasture, the animals move from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Maasai Mara in Kenya. There they encounter crocodile-infested waters as well as other predators such as lions and leopards. Countless die and countless are born, keeping the cycle of life going.
The Serengeti a breathtaking ecosystem
Witnessing an event like the Great Migration in the Cradle of Humankind is not only an emotional experience, but also one that could never be fully captured in words or photographs. And the fact that you are experiencing it in one of the most breathtaking ecosystems in the world and a famous reserve on the African continent – the Serengeti – makes the experience even more rewarding. Tanzania, and the Serengeti in particular, offer a rare glimpse into the beauty of nature. This is mainly due to the breathtaking landscapes and the rich and diverse wildlife. This makes the Serengeti not only the perfect place to witness the great migration, but also to take exquisite photos that will always remind you of the experience. Imagine being able to capture the great migration and especially the special moments – it is truly overwhelming.
As in a documentary film
In addition to the actual migration, you can also witness the calving season from January to March. Thousands of calves are born then – especially in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and in the southern Serengeti. During this time you can see not only thousands of cute wildebeest, zebra and impala babies, but also protective mother animals guarding their calves from predators. Who are always on guard at this time. You may know this from documentaries about wildlife, but we can assure you that this is nature at its best. If you’ve always longed to see predators in the wild, then you’ve come to the right place during the great migration in the Serengeti, when you can see some of the most famous predators of the African steppe in all their glory, including lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. During this time, prey is plentiful on the savannah, so the predators get plenty of chances for a meal. You should see how the fastest land animal – cheetah – hunts its prey in the savannah, or how the lions secretly hunt wildebeest. It’s just mind blowing! I mean, everything you see in a documentary film, you can also experience live.
Admire the great migration in a hot air balloon
Admire the great migration in a hot air balloon
Imagine if you could see the migration live from a hot air balloon. There are things you can only dream of, and a flight in a hot air balloon is probably one of them, at least for most people. And yes, there are many other places where you can fly in a balloon, but the difference is that none of those places is the Serengeti. You have to do it in the Serengeti – just soar over the savannah while the wildebeest move below you – you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world. What’s more, photographing from above and experiencing the beautiful Serengeti plains is something special you won’t want to miss.
