Choosing Your Safari Destination
Planning a safari can be overwhelming given the vast choices across the African continent. For first-timers looking to witness the Great Migration, the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Maasai Mara in Kenya are incomparable. For those seeking luxury lodges and high chances of spotting the Big Five in a single day, South Africa's Kruger National Park and its surrounding private reserves are top choices.
When to Go
Timing is everything. In East Africa, the Great Migration typically crosses the Mara River between July and October. In Southern Africa, the dry season (May to September) is generally considered the best time for wildlife viewing, as animals congregate around water sources and the vegetation is thinner, making them easier to spot.
What to Expect
A typical luxury safari involves early morning game drives as the sun rises, followed by a hearty breakfast back at camp. The midday heat is spent relaxing by your private plunge pool or enjoying a spa treatment. As the afternoon cools, another game drive begins, usually culminating in a classic "sundowner" — sipping your favorite cocktail out in the bush as the sun sets over the savanna.