Three of the world's best wildlife safaris
Updated On: 29 July, 2010 07:34 AM IST | | S Mitra Saigal
From watching magnificent migrations to spotting the elusive Bengal tiger, S Mitra Saigal handpicked three spots that will make for an unforgettable holiday. Sign up before peak season to bag front-row viewing for your wildlife thrills
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From watching magnificent migrations to spotting the elusive Bengal tiger,u00a0S Mitra Saigal handpicked three spots that will makeu00a0for anu00a0unforgettable holiday. Sign up before peak season to bag front-row viewing for your wildlife thrills
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
The Serengeti National Park is a huge tract of grassland that has fascinated wildlife enthusiasts for the longest time. The landscape is predominantly grassy plains, with occasional rocky outcrops and acacia woodland and is home to the 'Big Five'. On a safari here, one can hope to spot herds of zebra, wildebeest and gazelle, large numbers of giraffe and buffalo and of course the big cats lion, cheetah and leopard. However, whatu00a0 this park stands out for is the awe-inspiring sight of the annual migration of herds from Serengeti to Masai Mara in Kenya. Over a million wildebeest and about 2,00,000 zebras move from the northern hills to the southern plains, every October and November, and return after the rainy season, from April-June. Two World Heritage Sites and two Biosphere Reserves have been established within the 30,000 km region. The best time to visit Serengeti is between November-December and May.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
The Serengeti National Park is a huge tract of grassland that has fascinated wildlife enthusiasts for the longest time. The landscape is predominantly grassy plains, with occasional rocky outcrops and acacia woodland and is home to the 'Big Five'. On a safari here, one can hope to spot herds of zebra, wildebeest and gazelle, large numbers of giraffe and buffalo and of course the big cats lion, cheetah and leopard. However, whatu00a0 this park stands out for is the awe-inspiring sight of the annual migration of herds from Serengeti to Masai Mara in Kenya. Over a million wildebeest and about 2,00,000 zebras move from the northern hills to the southern plains, every October and November, and return after the rainy season, from April-June. Two World Heritage Sites and two Biosphere Reserves have been established within the 30,000 km region. The best time to visit Serengeti is between November-December and May.
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