Serengeti or Mara for migration viewing?
The Decision in One Line
For migration specifically, timing determines the better choice
What This Depends On
Key Assumptions
Serengeti and Mara are one continuous ecosystem divided by a political border.
High confidenceThe Mara has migration herds and river crossings primarily July-October.
High confidenceThe Serengeti hosts migration for more months across different regions.
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Trade-offs to Understand
What you gain
What you accept
Evidence to Know
Serengeti and Mara are one continuous ecosystem divided by a political border.
Well-established pattern
Safari planningThe Mara has migration herds and river crossings primarily July-October.
Well-established pattern
Safari planningThe Serengeti hosts migration for more months across different regions.
Well-established pattern
Safari planningMara (Jul-Oct): Concentrated crossing season, off-road driving
Trade-off considerationMara (Jul-Oct): Peak crowds and pricing
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