Serengeti or Masai Mara?
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The Decision in One Line
Both are exceptional; timing determines the better choice
What This Depends On
Key Assumptions
Serengeti and Mara are the same ecosystem; the migration moves between them.
High confidenceThe Serengeti is much larger with more variety across regions.
High confidenceThe Masai Mara allows off-road driving; Tanzania national parks do not.
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If visiting July-October, the Mara has the migration and river crossings.
If visiting November-June, the Serengeti has the migration.
If off-road driving matters for photography, the Mara has the advantage.
If combining with other Tanzania experiences, the Serengeti fits better.
Trade-offs to Understand
What you gain
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Serengeti: Greater scale and regional variety+
Serengeti: Combined with Ngorongoro for diversity+
Mara: Compact area with high wildlife densityWhat you accept
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Serengeti: On-road only in national park-
Serengeti: More transit time between regions-
Mara: Can feel more vehicle-denseEvidence to Know
Serengeti and Mara are the same ecosystem; the migration moves between them.
Well-established pattern
Safari planningThe Serengeti is much larger with more variety across regions.
Well-established pattern
Safari planningThe Masai Mara allows off-road driving; Tanzania national parks do not.
Well-established pattern
Safari planningSerengeti: Greater scale and regional variety
Trade-off considerationSerengeti: On-road only in national park
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