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What is a migration safari?

Direct answer

A migration safari tracks the Great Migration—roughly 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras, and 400,000 gazelles circling the Serengeti–Maasai Mara ecosystem year-round. The headline spectacle is Mara River crossings in Kenya's Maasai Mara and northern Serengeti from July through October (August–September peak), while January–February calving in southern Serengeti draws predators to 8,000 daily births. Budget 3–4 nights minimum in the Mara or Kogatende to improve crossing odds; park fees run 0–0/day in Kenya conservancies.

Overview

Uganda combines mountain gorilla trekking, classic savannah game viewing, chimpanzee tracking, birding, and cultural experiences in a compact circuit. The right answer depends on your dates, fitness, budget, and whether you travel with a licensed operator who handles permits, road logistics, and park regulations.

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Quick facts

  • Full expanded guidance for this topic is updated regularly by our safari planners.
  • Gorilla and chimp permits should be secured early in peak season.
  • Licensed safari operators handle park fees, guides, and in-country support.
  • Travel insurance with medical evacuation is strongly recommended.

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