12 Days Great Serengeti Wildebeest Migration safari by Big Life

Stretching itself across 1.5 million hectares of land the Serengeti National Park & ecosystem is known for its impressive population of wildlife—most notably the Big 5. It is perhaps more famed for being part of the stage on which the annual Great Migration plays out. Each year, over millions wildebeests, zebras a fair number of gazelles, and small following of buffaloes seek better grazing areas by migrating south in the Serengeti, then west and north into the Maasai Mara before eventually returning. It is unsurprising that the Serengeti’s vibrant plains offer some of the most remarkable safari opportunities in the Africa, and visiting in the right season will promise astounding wildlife views. Our Favourite Camp in Serengeti • &BEYOND UNDER CANVAS CAMP Welcome to Serengeti Under Canvas and experience a classic tented safari in soothing solitude and spectacular comfort, with only the canvas walls of your tent separating you from the wonders of the Serengeti. Using only private campsites, these mobile camps are intimate and exclusive. The ultimate in luxury camping, enjoy a private butler service, chandeliers, silverware, crystal, ensuite flush WC, outdoor heated bucket style showers and comfortable beds with fluffy duvets. Custom made rugs and polished brass samovars add a touch of elegance and romance, a definite place to be

Savannah spotted with acacia and wild fig trees sprawl across over 220,000 ha of land in the Maswa Game Reserve. Boasting four perennial rivers and counting, the Serengeti National Park as its neighbour, Maswa is considered part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem and offers visitors a front row seat to what has been declared ‘the greatest wildlife show on earth’: the great wildebeest migration. Located on the southwestern border of the Serengeti National Park, Maswa Game Reserve is a haven for migrating wildebeest, zebra, Grant’s gazelle, Thomson’s gazelle, eland, and impala during the dry season. Our Favourite Camp in Serengeti Maswa Reserve • MWIBA LODGE Wildlife, culture & relaxation: Set on private land and surrounded by boulders and vegetation, the exclusive luxury Mwiba Lodge overlooks a ravine on the Arugusinyai River. Enjoy game drives and walks around the area, spa treatments, delicious food and swimming in the pool. Make sure to look out for the well-known leopards of Mwiba. An absolute luxury safari top highlight. Our very favourite Lodge in Serengeti Maswa Reserve

Home to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Ngorongoro highlands in northern Tanzania offer a multitude of fascinating leisures to engage visitors. A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, the conservation area allows visitors to sample locally grown and brewed coffee, safari through a crater, and hike up another and walk in the footsteps of early man. The Ngorongoro Crater is famed for being the only intact caldera in the world. A wildlife shrine flourishes in its basin where the floor has been fertilised by the volcanic soil, attracting an array of wildlife ranging from lions and leopards, to elephants and hippos. Safaris can be taken all day everyday. Our Favourite Lodge in Ngorongoro • NEPTUNE LODGE This all-inclusive property features 20 spacious private log cabins with fireplace, a restaurant, a bar and conference facilities. Indulge in moments of relaxation at the swimming pool or at the Earth & Rain Spa after a full-day game drive. Set in 50 acres of virgin Tanzanian bush in the Ngorongoro volcanic landscape, this all suites wood log cabin style retreat is located a few steps from the Game Reserve Gate and 20 minutes' drive away from the Ngorongoro Crater that is said to have the most dense concentration of wildlife in Africa.

Characterised by cliffs, verdant acacia woodlands, open savannahs, and reflective waters, Lake Manyara’s diverse landscape is home to an array of wildlife. Its shores see hippos wallowing in its alkaline waters alongside flamingos picking at succulent treats hidden beneath the surface. Zebra and giraffe rest languidly on the open grassland, ears pricked for any sign of movement from the woodlands hiding the elusive leopards and tree-loving lions commonly found in the area. Our Favourite Lodge in Lake Manyara • KILIMAMOJA LODGE At a Glance: Nestled on the rim of the Great African Rift Valley with stunning views over Lake Manyara, Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day. The lodge is set on pristine lush green gardens and local vegetation with over 130 species of birds. Luxury villas have panoramic views of the surrounding area. All rooms are tastefully decorated with all the amenities one would expect in a 5 star lodge, inclusive of inside and outside shower, bath, air conditioning, fire places, Wi-Fi, mini bar, safe and private balcony

LEGENDARY LODGE Enjoy a Legendary Tanzanian stay: The perfect luxurious stopover before or after a Tanzanian safari adventure, Legendary Lodge is surrounded by a luscious garden and working coffee farm. Relax at the lodge in your private cottage, on your verandah or at the beautiful poolside observing the beautiful views of Mount Meru, the soul of the City of Arusha