– Masai Mara: Scenic rolling hills, open savannahs, the Mara River, acacia trees and a classic “storybook” safari look.
– Serengeti: Vast open plains, kopjes (rock outcrops), river systems, larger scale wildness.
Because the Serengeti is much larger, you’ll feel more “out in the wild” — but also driving distances may be longer to spot animals.
Wildlife is excellent in both places, but the style differs:
Masai Mara: Because of its compact size and high density of wildlife, you’re likely to see big predators sooner.
Serengeti: Offers a wider variety of species, more habitat types, and greater possibility of “untouched” sightings. But sometimes you might drive longer before hitting a major sighting.
Masai Mara: Peak wildlife views often July to October, especially for river crossings.
Serengeti: You can design around different zones — e.g., calving season in Jan-Mar in southern plains; peak dry season June-Oct in central/ northern areas.
Really a highlight — the migration flows between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara ecosystem.
Here’s a simple chart:
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