Northern Serengeti
The north of the Serengeti, towards the Kenyan border, is Mara River country. In the dry season the Mara is the only river in the Serengeti that can sustain the migrating herds, so they come here to drink and to cross it.
- Best time
- The dry season, roughly May to October, when the herds depend on the Mara River. When they arrive and cross changes from year to year.
- Part of
- Serengeti National Park
The herds cross the Mara River at known points along its banks. To protect the animals, the park has marked the crossing points, set a maximum number of vehicles at each and requires vehicles to stay put and keep their distance while the animals cross.
Kogatende and Lamai have all-weather airstrips used by scheduled and charter flights. Walking safaris with an armed ranger and balloon flights are also possible in the north.
Wildlife
- Wildebeest: Seasonal
- Zebra: Seasonal