Nothing quite tops the annual migration, around two million wildebeest pounding across the Serengeti and a further 200,000 zebra and over 300,000 Thomson's gazelle joining the herd. While there are no guarantees the ideal time to view this impressive wildlife spectacle is from May to July.  Outside of the main event, the national park is also one of the best places to spot Africa's big cats and it’s home to large numbers of endangered species including the black rhinoceros, wild dog, cheetah and elephant. Add in cackling hyenas, loping giraffes and happy hippos splashing around in their waterholes and you have one of the best safari haunts on the planet - the Serengeti's 14,750 square kilometres more than deserving of its UNESCO World Heritage status.

 

Have your Big Five checklist at the ready in the Ngorongoro Crater. With roughly 30,000 animals residing in this ancient volcanic caldera it is one of the most concentrated game viewing areas on the continent. Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Africa’s Garden of Eden serves up intimate wildlife sightings year round.

 

Acacia Africa’s Free Tanzania Safari promotion includes camping overland trips from 36 to 58 days in length.  

 

The 36-day Rivers, Lakes & Mountains expedition covers Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Filled with exceptional wildlife encounters the itinerary includes gorilla viewing in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, optional walking safaris in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park and game drives at Lake Nakuru.  Days 18-20 are spent in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.  From £1,865pp (no single supplement) + local payment from £735pp + chimp & gorilla permit from £450pp including transport, accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver. Starts Livingstone - ends Nairobi.  

 

The 41-day Cape Town To Kenya charts a path from South Africa’s Mother City through to Kenya’s Capital.  Wildlife highlights includes a Fish Eagle cruise on the Chobe River, mokoro safaris in the Okavango Delta and game drives in Etosha National Park.  Days 38-40 are spent in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.  From £1,865pp (no single supplement) + local payment from £954pp including transport, accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver. Starts Cape Town - ends Nairobi.  

 

Alternative camping overland tours included in the promotion include the 58-day Ultimate African Overlander, 56-day Grand African Adventure, 46-day Ultimate African Adventure, 44-day Rivers, Lakes & Mountains, 43-day Kenya to Cape Town and 39-day Ultimate African Adventure.

 

Acacia Africa (020 7706 4700; acacia-africa.com)