Too many mini-buses chasing predator sightings is a seasonal occurrence in east Africa, in some parts of the Maasai Mara – such as the Talek area – the central Serengeti and in Ngorongoro Crater, especially in the high season. However, it can largely be avoided by selecting a good operator and staying away from the crowds, in smaller camps. The Serengeti, for example, is so vast that crowding is hardly a problem, even in high season.

There is no doubt that areas such as Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve and Tanzania’s Serengeti Plains and Ngorongoro Crater offer a spectacular wildlife-viewing experience, especially if a visit can be timed to witness the annual wildebeest migration. Ngorongoro Crater harbors a wonderful concentration of wildlife species, including rhino and various predators. The Serengeti is unrivaled for sheer number of migratory animals and big game. With over 35 species of large game and 350 species of birds, the Serengeti is a must for any Tanzanian safari. Here you’ll find antelope of all varieties, huge herds of gazelle, zebra and wildebeest; plentiful lions, as well as cheetah and other predators.

Compared with the great southern African game parks, the Mara has a greater abundance of animals, including large predators, and the wide open plains make game-viewing very rewarding. If you visit during the August wildebeest migration, you can see as many as 150,000 animals in one area. The Mara is good at any time of the year, however – there is always something to see.

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