Serengeti Review: Travel Articles

Meeting Expectations: See Your Vision Of The Wildebeest Migration.

February 2011

"Massed herds, river crossings, birthing ... the wildebeest migration is an ever-changing affair. Dominic Chadbon advises would-be migration-watchers to ensure they're in the right place at the right time for what they want to experience."

By Dominic Chadbon

Read Dominic's article: Meeting Expectations: See Your Vision Of The Wildebeest Migration.

Max The Migration: Book Now For The Serengeti/Masai Mara.

January 2011

"Thinking about seeing the Wildebeest Migration for the June - August holidays? It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience; Dominic Chadbon urges you to maximise your investment and time your booking to perfection."

By Dominic Chadbon

Read Dominic's article: Max The Migration: Book Now For The Serengeti/Masai Mara.

East Africa Trip Of A Lifetime.

December 2010

"Sandra Mallinson chats to Go2Africa safari expert Lauren Johansson about her recent trip to Mnemba Island, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and the Masai Mara."

By Sandra Mallinson

Read Sandra's article: East Africa Trip Of A Lifetime

How the Migration Works

March 2008

The confusion that is the great migration is that nature continually throws curveballs at our knowledge of how things work. What we deem the way natural things should happen is often very different in reality .... and the great migration is no exception.

By Leigh Kemp

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Great Migration Q&A

April 2008

Arguably the most dramatic wildlife spectacle in Africa - the Great Wildebeest Migration of East Africa is also one of the most misunderstood. Leigh Kemp examines some of the questions asked about the migration ....

By Leigh Kemp

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Maasai - into the future

December 2007

The Maasai people are as important to a Serengeti safari as the landscapes and wildlife. As one of Africa's most recognisable cultures the Maasai have managed to stay close to their traditions despite pressure from Westernisation ....

By Leigh Kemp

For more read:Maasai - into the future

Getting your timing right and being on safari in the Serengeti when the great wildebeest and zebra migration takes place is part luck, and part good research. Use our travel articles to help you decide how to maximise your Serengeti safari experience and what other top destinations there are to be found in Tanzania.

The top 5 experiences in Kenya and Tanzania

July 2007

Kenya and Tanzania both offer visitors the chance to witness the incredible spectacle of the migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra. Yet each country has its own special character and highlights. Here are the top five attractions in East Africa.

By Sandra Mallinson

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Photographic Safaris in Africa

May 2006

The timing of the great wildebeest migration is never guaranteed as it depends on the rains, the seasons and a dozen other factors in the lifecycle of the great plains of the Serengeti. One thing that is a certainty though is that you'll enjoy incredible photo opportunities. Here's how to turn your Africa safari into a memorable record of amazing events.

By Patrick Madden

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Tanzania Safari

April 2006

While the Serengeti National Park is the place to watch the wildebeest migration, a Tanzanian safari offers a multitude of other game viewing destinations. This article will help you compare the highlights of each.

By Alison Westwood

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Highlights of Tanzania

April 2006

While the Serengeti is most often what comes to mind when Tanzania is mentioned, this East African country offers vast landscapes of volcanoes, salt lakes and tropical islands too. Take a tour of Tanzania's highlights.

By Patrick Madden

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Boy Teacher

August 2007

A traditional village in Tanzania hosted visitors on a cultural safari. One of the highlights was a day at a rural school, where Go2Africa staff members were able to interact with the children and learn about the realties of African village life.

By Emma Gass

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Slowly, Slowly to the Top - Climbing Kili

November 2007

Three Go2Africa staff members climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in October 2007. Here are their accounts of what it takes to conquer this mighty mountain.

By Sandra Mallinson

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My Zanzibar Wedding

January 2007

After an African safari there's nothing like a beach holiday on a tropical island to wash away the dust of the plains of the Serengeti. Read about a magical honeymoon in exotic Zanzibar.

By Rochelle van der Merwe

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