The Serengeti calving season peaks in February on the Ndutu plains. Here is when to go, where to stay, what you will see and what it costs.
When Is the Best Time to Visit Kenya for Safari? It Depends on the Park
The best time to visit Kenya for safari is late June to October, but January, February and even the green season have real advantages. Here is how each month and each park compares.
A Kenya and Tanzania Safari Works Best When You Plan the Border First
A Kenya and Tanzania safari joins the Masai Mara with the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Here is how the borders, routes, seasons and costs fit together.
Tanzania Safari in December: Weather, Migration, Costs and Where to Go
A Tanzania safari in December brings migration herds to the green southern Serengeti. Here is the weather, where to go, costs and how to plan around the festive season.
Serengeti in January: Calving Season, Weather, Where to Stay and Costs
The Serengeti in January brings settled migration herds to the green southern plains around Ndutu, the start of calving and superb predator viewing. Here is where to go, what it costs and how to plan.
Serengeti in December: Where the Herds Are, Weather and Costs
The Serengeti in December brings the wildebeest south onto green plains near Ndutu, with short afternoon showers and the first calves late in the month. Here is where to go, what it costs and how to plan.
Best Serengeti Camps: Where to Stay by Area, Season and Budget
The best Serengeti camps depend on your month: Ndutu for calving, Kogatende for river crossings and Seronera all year. Here is where to stay, what it costs and how many nights to book.
Great Migration Month by Month: Where the Herds Are and When to Go
The great migration month by month, from calving on the southern Serengeti plains to Mara River crossings in Kenya: where the herds usually are, the best base each month and honest trade-offs from our Nairobi team.
Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari: Times, Costs and Honest Tips
Everything you need to plan a Masai Mara hot air balloon safari: what happens on the morning, where balloons launch, realistic prices, the best months and honest tips.