What are you looking for?

Hello traveller!

It's in Cape Town now.

We're sorry. Our safari planners aren't available now. Our office hours are 08:00 - 19:00 (GMT+2).

Call us to speak to an experienced safari planner.


Alternatively, we recommend...

travel-form-icon

Complete our travel enquiry form to connect with a safari planner

ENQUIRE TODAY
Email us
(optional)

A mega crossing in the Mara heading towards the west into the Mara Triangle

HerdTracker update 22 Sep 2020 by Alex Walker’s Serian

A mega crossing in the Mara heading towards the west into the Mara Triangle!

Following August’s activity, September is a quieter month in terms of travellers and a period that still sees the mega-herd spreading out across the entire northern Serengeti and the Maasai Mara. Herds can be found from central Lobo (the central strip of the northern Serengeti) to the western area of the northern Serengeti (Kogatende and Lamai) right through to the heart of the Maasai Mara.

This is another prime river-crossing month, with Kogatende the place to be if this is your focus. A truly wonderful area, due to the energy and beauty of the Mara river system. September is always slightly quieter than August… never a bad thing!

The nearest accommodation to the herds: Serian The Original, Masai Mara Safaris

Recommended safari: Tarangire Game Viewing and River Crossings in the Serengeti

Monthly Herdtracker Migration Safaris

Join our HerdTracker guides on a scheduled HerdTracker Migration Safari. Stay at the right place, at the right time as our expert HerdTracker guides gets you close to nature's greatest spectable.

Interesting Reads

8 Epic Photographic Hides in Africa You Need to Experience

Photographic hides offer photographers of all levels an unobtrusive perspective on Africa’s...

4 Feb 2025

Zambia 

A short guide to North and South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park is arguably the best wildlife-viewing destination if you’re...

10 May 2024

South Africa 

Buying the perfect luggage set for luxury holidays to Africa

This is a guest contribution by Umayya Theba. I often think that I...

24 Jan 2025


What Our Guests Have to Say?

Read recent reviews from travellers who have planned and booked their trips with us
Our safari trip to South Africa was nothing short of spectacular!
Well done Discover Africa. One off the bucket list!

21 Day African Bucket List Holiday Review

Angela Dandy, United Kingdom
24 Sep 2025
Discover Africa and my agent, Adelle, met or exceeded all expectations.

Southern Africa Big 5 Safari Review

Thomas, Costa Rica
12 Sep 2025
All in all, a wonderful safari holiday thanks to Cayleigh and Discover...

7 days in Madikwe Safari Review

Steve, United Kingdom
25 Jun 2025
High Recommend Discover Africa!

Cape Town, Victoria Falls and Botswana Safari Review

Susan, United States
24 May 2025
Premium price with ultra premium service

South African Honeymoon Review

Gabriel, United States
27 Apr 2025
Ready to plan a tailor-made safari in the Serengeti?

Enquire now and a Travel Expert will get back to you within 24 hours.

Start planning