On safari with the great Tanzanian migration
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On safari with the great Tanzanian migration
You've chosen to go on safari, and if I were to recommend one, it would be a trip to the Serengeti in northern Tanzania. The final big migration on Earth is something to see on a safari over the boundless plains of the Serengeti. A safari through the expansive Serengeti offers a variety of wildlife sightings that can't be seen anywhere else in Africa. Magnificent scenery and interesting local culture add to the experience. You'll finally feel like you're in genuine Africa here.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of wildebeest begin their never-ending trek across the Serengeti, closely trailed by predators in search of an easy meal. The wildebeest migration is as unexpected as the rains themselves, since the animals always seem to go where the water is. Since this is the only surviving major migration on Earth, a trip there on safari is an absolute must.
Predicting where animals will be is a common goal of many safari operators. There are three crucial factors that must be met for this to be successful. The timely arrival of the rain b. The duration of the rain was sufficient to prompt the animal to relocate. If you're looking for a migration safari in the Serengeti, go no further than the professionals at Wilderness Safaris. There has been an issue with these forecasts in recent years, since the rains have either come late or not at all, causing some safari operators to put their customers up in the incorrect lodges in the wrong part of the Serengeti. For the first time after the lengthy rains failed recently, most of the animals stayed in the Northern Serengeti, leaving many tourists in the wrong lodges and even the wrong nation (as the migration crosses the border and for a brief period, the migration is in Kenya).
The solution to this issue requires some effort on your side, in the form of studies on the topic at hand and careful planning of your safari holiday. The following are some easy stages that might serve as a foundation for your own unique process.
- You should plan ahead if you wish to go on safari between the months of late July and late September or early October. Due to the high volume of visitors at this time of year, hotels are likely to be completely booked.
- Do you know anything about the Serengeti becoming too crowded? If you have, your safari was likely in the Seronera Valley in the center of the Serengeti during the busy summer months. A considerable number of animals congregate here regularly since there is a permanent source of water. Many safari firms, particularly the cheaper ones, are too indolent to take their customers anywhere else in the Serengeti, so they all end up here. Because of the number of animals, costs are reduced, earnings are increased, and customers are pleased. It is highly recommended that your safari visit two distinct regions of the Serengeti. Depending on the season and the direction of the migration, one should be in either the southern or northern part of this massive park.
- If you can wait until a few weeks before your trip to Tanzania to schedule your safari, it will give you the best chance of going when there are fewer people around. The safaris [including lodging and transportation, to a lesser extent] are very cheap during the shoulder season (March to the end of June). Stay up-to-date on the migration's location, and then reserve a room with a reputable tour company. The profit margin for safari companies comes from the fact that they are able to arrange more expensive lodgings at a discount for their clients.
- Taking a migration safari in the Serengeti is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but the cheapest and simplest option is also the most costly. Plan a safari vacation in a semipermanent luxury tent camp. They are not permanently based in one place since they migrate multiple times a year. Your chances of having a close encounter with the Great Migration increase dramatically.
Please don't be put off by the tent. They are enormous tents outfitted with double beds, furnishings, and private toilets and showers. They may even have butlers assigned to each tent, as is the case at several campgrounds. This is because they are little settlements that interact closely with their immediate environments.
It's easier said than done to figure out how to monitor the migration's movements. Many websites boast of being regularly updated, but a quick check revealed that some I visited not too long ago were, in fact, about two years out of date. Small boutique tour providers in Tanzania have cars and drivers that return from the Serengeti on a weekly basis and are thus familiar with the animal migration patterns. They are happy to tell you about the latest news in order to (hopefully) get your safari reservation.
Planning your safari is half the fun, so take your time and do it well. It's important to do some preliminary legwork to ensure that your ground operator in Tanzania is up to the challenge of creating an unforgettable safari experience. Unfortunately, many safari companies care nothing about their customers and are solely interested in earning a profit. You need to be on the lookout for these kinds of businesses since they operate at both the high end and the low end of the market. And the Serengeti in Tanzania is nothing short of spectacular. Plan ahead to make the most of your time on safari.