Rain in the northern Serengeti has seen the previously burned areas greening up nicely. Nomad guides are reporting that there are still huge herds on the Tanzania side of the Mara River – between Kogatende and Bologonja.  Emmanual said they’d been seeing lots and lots of cats; leopards hunting, leopards mating, cheetah and babies hunting,  and Sylvanus and his guests were lucky enough to have a great rhino sighting. All the guides say the area is particularly beautiful at the moment, due to the green shoots everywhere, and the views are spectacular. Read more about our fabulous Nomad private guides here (downloadable PDF)
 

Large numbers over wildebeests have crossed over the border but there are still mega herds milling around the Daraja Mbili area of the Lamai Wedge (northern Serengeti). Spectacular river crossings have been seen all last week, with herds going north and south and plenty of smaller herds still south of the Mara river. The weather has been hot during the day with some rain, nights are cool and windy. Guests staying at our Serengeti Safari Camp have been seeing dramatic river crossings with many crocodiles pursuing the herds through the water; also lots of leopard sightings around camp, as well as black rhino.

Nomad guides are seeing large herds of wildebeest in the Wogakuria area, and around the Mara River. Guests staying in Serengeti Safari Camp are in the perfect place for some exciting river crossings; our guide, Godwin, sat and watched as crocodiles attacked one long line of wildebeest desperately trying to cross. The guests with him were stunned by the drama and savagery of the experience.

This last week they've also seen a Rhino with her young calf chasing off a puff adder; a side striped jackal, lots of cats following the migration and plenty of elephants. It's cold at night and warm clothes are definitely needed for those early morning game drives, but the days are still warm and sunny.

For more information, and details of the current discounts we're offering on Nomad safaris please visit our website