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A UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the famed Great Migration, an annual movement of wildebeest and other herbivores that thunder across the Greater Serengeti-Mara ecosystems, one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth. &BEYOND EAST AFRICA
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Great Wildebeest The annual movement of wildebeest and other herbivores across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem is rarely the same Migration in terms of precise timing and direction.
ONE OF THE 7 NATURAL JANUARY – MARCH APRIL – MAY WONDERS OF THE WORLD Considered the most thrilling spectacle Lake Victoria Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp Bateleur Camp Lake Victoria Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp Bateleur Camp in the animal kingdom, this epic journey Talek River Talek River migrates from Tanzania's Serengeti to Masai Mara Masai Mara 1 Mar Mar Kenya's Masai Mara. a River NATIONAL RESERVE a River NATIONAL RESERVE
Sand River Kenya Sand River Kenya Ikorongo Klein’s Camp Ikorongo Klein’s Camp GAME RESERVE GAME RESERVE
THE WORLD’S LARGEST OVERLAND Grumeti Grumeti GAME RESERVE GAME RESERVE MAMMAL MIGRATION G G ru ru met met i R i R The annual movement of wildebeest iver iver Grumeti Serengeti Lake Grumeti Serengeti Lake and other herbivores across the Tented Camp Natron Tented Camp Natron M Mb ba ala lag Serengeti–Mara ecosystem consists e 2 g t e Serengeti i Serengeti ti Loliondo Game R Loliondo Game R i of more than 1.5 million wildebeest, i NATIONAL PARK v NATIONAL PARK ver CONTROLLED AREA e r CONTROLLED AREA 500 000 zebra, 200 000 Thompson’s Serengeti Under Canvas gazelle and 18 000 eland. Tanzania Tanzania
Tiger Tiger RESERVE Lake Ndutu RESERVE Lake Ndutu
Ngorongoro Ngorongoro Serengeti Under Canvas THE ANIMALS MIGRATE CONSERVATION AREA CONSERVATION AREA OVER 800KM (500MI.) &Beyond Lodge Great Migration Due to the sheer size of the herd, the (Concentration high to low) Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Ngorongoro Crater Lodge animals have to move to be able to National Park/ Reserve survive. The herds generally follow the Game Reserve / Game Controlled Area 3 rain, as where there is rain, there is fresh Reserve Boundary grass. Once grass is depleted in one Lake Eyasi Lake Eyasi area, they will move on to a grassy area.
The herds are usually calving on the short grassy The herds are moving, in splinter herds, up through plains in the southern Serengeti. This area is made up central Serengeti to the Western corridor. A great of nutrient rich soil important for the wildebeest and time for days out with a picnic lunch to find the herds their calves. A diverse eco-system – forested areas, and see them moving in long lines. Excellent leopard It’s estimated 500 000 marshes, soda lakes and big open plains. sightings in Central and lion and elephant in Grumeti. wildebeest calves are born annually. ” (continues on next page) &BEYOND EAST AFRICA
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Great Wildebeest Migration (cont.)
JUNE – JULY JULY – OCTOBER NOVEMBER – DECEMBER
Lake Victoria Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp Bateleur Camp Lake Victoria Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp Bateleur Camp Lake Victoria Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp Bateleur Camp
Talek River Talek River Talek River
Masai Mara Masai Mara Mar ara R Masai Mara Mar a River NATIONAL RESERVE M iver a River NATIONAL RESERVE Serengeti Under Canvas NATIONAL RESERVE
Sand River Kenya Sand River Kenya Sand River Kenya Ikorongo Klein’s Camp Ikorongo Klein’s Camp Ikorongo Klein’s Camp GAME RESERVE GAME RESERVE GAME RESERVE
Grumeti Grumeti Grumeti GAME RESERVE GAME RESERVE GAME RESERVE G G G ru Serengeti Under Canvas ru ru met met met i R i R i R iver iver iver Grumeti Serengeti Lake Grumeti Serengeti Lake Grumeti Serengeti Lake Tented Camp Natron Tented Camp Natron Tented Camp Natron Mb Mb Mb ala ala ala g g g e Serengeti e Serengeti e Serengeti ti Loliondo Game ti Loliondo Game ti Loliondo Game R R R i NATIONAL PARK i NATIONAL PARK i NATIONAL PARK ver CONTROLLED AREA ver CONTROLLED AREA ver CONTROLLED AREA
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania Serengeti Under Canvas
Tiger Tiger Tiger RESERVE Lake Ndutu RESERVE Lake Ndutu RESERVE Lake Ndutu
Ngorongoro Ngorongoro Ngorongoro CONSERVATION AREA CONSERVATION AREA CONSERVATION AREA &Beyond Lodge Great Migration (Concentration high to low) Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Ngorongoro Crater Lodge National Park/ Reserve Game Reserve / Game Controlled Area Reserve Boundary
Lake Eyasi Lake Eyasi Lake Eyasi
Splinter herds usually congregate in the western The big herds congregate in Northern Serengeti and The migration herds are on the move again, down past corridor and start moving north. The herds move the Masai Mara. Following the rain, the herds cross Grumeti or straight down to the Central Serengeti. northwest, towards &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti over to the Masai Mara and then often return to the Often breaking away they move south via the eastern, Tented Camp, where dependent on the rain. Serengeti. This continues for a number of months. western and central Serengeti. The herds move at a The animals can be seen crossing the Grumeti River There are over 10 common river crossing points. different pace with many going through the Lobo area towards the Northern Serengeti. towards the southern plains. &BEYOND EAST AFRICA
DISCOVER THE SERENGETI &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas Experiences OTHER ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY OLDUVAI GORGE AND Go beyond the expected in the Serengeti with SHIFTING SANDS Experiences and When the camp is in Ndutu, adventures of a lifetime at &Beyond Serengeti Southern Serengeti, explore the breathtaking surrounds of the Under Canvas. archaeological site of Olduvai highlights Gorge, the cradle of mankind, best known as home of the earliest remains of Homo sapiens. Move on to crescent-shaped volcanic ash dunes knows as Shifting Sands, which slowly creep across the desert floor in response to prevailing winds.
LAKE VICTORIA TRIP When the camp is in Grumeti, this full-day trip to the shores of Lake Victoria promises a combination of wildlife adventures, sightseeing, fishing thrills and cultural insight. Visit Lukungu Primary School, set off on a fishing safari excursion in a traditional canoe, see a traditional doctor, or simply admire the landscapes.
2 4 THE GREAT MIGRATION HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI The famous Great Glide in a hot air balloon Wildebeest Migration is a over the migration herds year-round cycle in which in the Serengeti on this 1 3 5 SAFARI GAME DRIVE 1.5 million wildebeest, DINING UNDER captivating experience. Float STARGAZING Game drives in the Serengeti 400 000 zebra, 300 000 THE OPEN SKY in whichever direction the Explore the vast night Grant’s and Thomson’s winds of the morning takes are unforgettable due to the Revel in the wide open sky and its stunning abundance of wildlife and gazelle, and 12 000 landscapes of Africa as you you. Marvel at the views of constellations gathered the spectacular landscapes. eland participate. These savour a meal served outside the sweeping plains below around a cosy campfire. animals move from the and wildlife dotted across Travellers can expect to (unless raining, in which Scan the velvet expanse encounter large numbers dryer southern part of the case you are in the dining the landscape. End off your and observe the northern of animals year round, ecosystem, the short-grass tent). Your butler will always experience with a delicious and southern hemisphere plains of the south eastern breakfast spread in the heart with big herds of elephant, pick the perfect place for stars in one place. Marvel buffalo and other plains Serengeti, and head to the you - under a tree, next to of the Serengeti plains. at the infinite sky, which game. It is also common moister northern part, the the camp fire at night or the features the Big Dipper in to see predator interaction. northern Serengeti privacy of dinner for two the northern hemisphere woodlands and the Masai Game drives may last from outside your tent. and the Southern Cross and a couple of hours to the Mara plains, and back again. Pointers in the southern Activities may incur an additional whole day, with a picnic hemisphere. charge, are contingent to availability, and should be booked breakfast and lunch. in advance. The price of each activity is available on request. &BEYOND EAST AFRICA
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Seasonal highlights
TIMING IS EVERYTHING JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Big 5 game viewing Migration in the short grass plains of the Southern Serengeti Migration in the central Serengeti Plains Migration in the Western Corridor / Grumeti River crossing To view migration in the Northern Serengeti Migration makes the southward journey back to the Serengeti To view baby animals and interesting predator-prey interaction Hot Air Ballooning SEASONAL RATES* $$$ $$ $$ $ $ $$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$
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DISCOVER THE SERENGETI &Beyond Klein's Camp Experiences OTHER ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY AFRICA FOUNDATION Extraordinary safari experiences on a private concession COMMUNITY VISIT Experiences and The &Beyond Klein’s Camp bordering the Serengeti which the richly cultural Maasai concession is leased from the Maasai people and local call home. communities nearby play an highlights integral part in the conservation of this natural area. Visit projects in neighbouring communities, including a clinic and two schools.
WELLNESS TREATMENTS &Beyond Klein’s Camp offers the perfect opportunity to simply unwind and reconnect after a long journey or safari. Pamper yourself with a soul-soothing wellness treatment using Healing Earth products, made from all-natural ingredients sourced in Africa.
2 4 BUSH DINING GUIDED BUSH WALKS ON Revel in the wide open THE CONCESSION landscapes of Tanzania as Examining the often-
you savour a meal served overlooked aspects of 1 5 3 the natural world and EXCEPTIONAL GAME just like African explorers NIGHT GAME DRIVE VISIT TO AN AUTHENTIC of old would have enjoyed. unravelling its intricacies and DRIVES Take advantage of the MAASAI VILLAGE We offer twice-daily game They say that everything opportunity to experience simple truths, a nature walk Experience a day in the life drives on the concession, tastes better in the open our 10 000 hectare (24 700 allows you to experience of an authentic Maasai on with welcome sunrise air and this is even truer Africa on foot, free from acre) wilderness concession a village drive. Visit a boma and sundowner stops. when you are enjoying at night. There is an the constraints of roads not far from the camp to &Beyond’s professionally your meal surrounded by extraordinary feeling about and vehicles. Watch birds, gain an understanding of trained guides will ask wildlife. Enjoy a bush dining being out in the remote explore a dry river bed, walk the impact of the western you about your favourite experience with open-air and untouched terrain in the footsteps of zebra or world on this traditional wildlife and will do the breakfast, lunch or dinner at night. The sounds and giraffe, sit in stillness in the culture. very best to ensure that out on the private &Beyond wildlife offer a unique view shade of an ancient tree, your preferences are Klein’s Camp concession. of the concession, lit by the unravel the stories behind met, whether it’s tracking glowing eyes of nocturnal animal tracks or simply a particular species or residents. Nocturnal animals stretch your legs. Activities may incur an additional spending more time including aardvark, white- charge, are contingent to enjoying each sighting and tailed mongoose, serval, availability, and should be booked getting to know the habits caracal, large spotted genet in advance. The price of each of each animal. and curious bush babies. activity is available on request. &BEYOND EAST AFRICA
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Seasonal highlights
TIMING IS EVERYTHING JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Night drives for nocturnal animals Guided bush walk Maasai boma visit Community development projects visit Outdoor bush dining To view migration in the Northern Serengeti More exclusive lion sightings
Big Five game viewing opportunities including big herds of buffalo, leopard sightings and elephant
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