Between Masaimara and Serengeti with Josantos Safaris, the choice depends on the kind of safari experience preferred:
- Masaimara National Reserve in Kenya is smaller, more compact, and easier to access from Nairobi. It offers a higher density of wildlife, including the Big Five, making it easier to spot animals in a shorter time. The Great Migration river crossings are a dramatic highlight here especially from July to October. Masaimara often has more vehicles at popular spots, but private conservancies can offer exclusivity and night drives. The cultural aspect with the Maasai people adds a unique dimension.
- Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is vast and less crowded, providing a quieter, more immersive safari experience with wider-ranging landscapes including open plains, kopjes, and woodland. Wildlife is more spread out, so spotting animals requires more time and patience, but the park hosts a massive population of lions and offers opportunities like hot air balloon safaris and nearby Ngorongoro Crater visits. Best times vary by season but cover a broader range from December to July and August to October for migration stages.