“On our last afternoon at Singita Faru Faru, my daughter and I left camp later than planned. The light was golden, the air completely still, and the Serengeti opened up before us like a story waiting to be told. Then I noticed it. A thin line of dust lifting on the horizon. I looked at my daughter and she looked back at me, and without a word we understood. The herds. The Great Migration. One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth.
As the land began to move and a living river of wildebeest and zebra surged past us, I felt the same quiet awe I had felt decades earlier on my very first safari. But this time it was different. Watching my daughter experience it for the first time made it deeper, richer, and unforgettable.
That moment is what shaped everything I do today. It is why I help travelers experience the Great Migration in a way that feels personal, meaningful, and guided by genuine expertise.”
Why Finding the Migration Is So Challenging
The Great Migration is not a fixed location. It is a living movement that shifts with rainfall, grass patterns, and predator pressure. Even for seasoned travelers, choosing where and when to go can feel overwhelming.
Common questions include:
- Where will the herds be during my travel month?
- Which camps are truly close to the action?
- How do I avoid being too early or too late?
- Should I stay in a mobile camp or a permanent lodge?
- Which areas offer the best chance of witnessing river crossings?
- When is calving season?
These questions matter because being in the wrong place by only a few days or a few miles can lead to missing the Migration entirely.
This complexity is the reason I created My Epic Africa and why we built Safari Compass.
Introducing Safari Compass by My Epic Africa
Safari Compass is our state-of-the-art AI planner designed to remove the stress and uncertainty of planning a Migration safari.
Using guided questions and archetype-based matching, Safari Compass identifies:
- Your safari personality
- The regions best suited for your travel month
- The camps that fit your style, comfort level, and interests
- Whether you should target river crossings or calving season
- A complete recommended itinerary
- Suggestions for walking safaris, private guides, or mobile camps
Instead of spending weeks researching camps, routes, and migration movements, Safari Compass gives you a personalized safari plan in minutes.
After that, My Epic Africa’s planning team refines the details with you, personalizes every step, and handles all bookings.
AI brings clarity. Our advisors bring connection. Africa brings the wonder.
The Best Camps for Africa's Great Migration
These are the camps I recommend from decades of experience across East Africa. Each camp offers front-row proximity to the herds, exceptional guiding, and unforgettable immersion.
Serian, Alex Walker’s Camps (Kenya and Tanzania)
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Serian’s camps offer unmatched authenticity, private guiding, and access to some of the most productive wildlife areas in the Mara and Serengeti.
Key highlights:
- Every stay includes a private vehicle and private guide
- Serian Ngare’s rope-bridge entrance feels like stepping into another world
- Serian North is ideal for Mara River crossings
- Serian South is known for outstanding walking safaris and prime access to calving season
Best for travelers who want raw, immersive, and intimate safari experiences.
Olakira Migration Camp – Asilia Africa (Serengeti)
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Olakira is a true mobile camp that relocates between the southern Serengeti from December to March and the northern Serengeti from June to November in order to stay close to the herds.
Key highlights:
- Award-winning stargazing tents
- Semi-permanent luxury with strong guiding
- Perfect for first-time safari travelers
Best for travelers seeking comfort, mobility, and dramatic wildlife moments.
Nomad Tanzania – Serengeti Safari Camp
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Serengeti Safari Camp is the original mobile migration camp of the Serengeti and remains one of the most authentic ways to follow the herds.
Key highlights:
- Moves every few weeks to stay close to the Migration
- Rustic luxury rooted in deep safari heritage
- Outstanding guiding and an intimate atmosphere
Best for travelers who want authentic, old-world safari spirit.
Singita Mara River Tented Camp (Northern Serengeti)
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Set directly on the Mara River, this camp offers one of the most reliable and dramatic locations for viewing river crossings from July through October.
Key highlights:
- Elevated luxury on the river’s edge
- Front-row visibility of crossings
- Exceptional service, food, and guiding
Best for travelers who appreciate high-end comfort paired with extraordinary wildlife access.
Wilderness Usawa Camp (Serengeti)
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A new Usawa is a new mobile luxury concept for 2025 and 2026 that follows the Migration with refined design and world-class Wilderness guiding.
Key highlights:
- Modern mobile design with a strong sustainability focus
- Excellent photographic opportunities
- Ideal for travelers seeking both comfort and adventure
Best for travelers seeking a next-generation mobile camp experience.
The Moment That Inspired My Epic Africa
When my daughter and I reached the herds near Faru Faru, we turned off the engine and sat quietly as the land moved around us.
The thunder of hooves.
The low grunts of wildebeest.
The tension of predators watching from a distance.
The simple beauty of two people witnessing something ancient and eternal.
In that moment, I remembered why I travel, why I explore, and why I guide others into the wilderness.
Safari Compass grew out of that feeling. It exists to help you find your own moment in the wild, your own dusty line on the horizon, your own unforgettable story.
Begin Your Migration Safari Planning
Your Migration safari should feel personal, intentional, and aligned with the way you want to experience Africa.
Safari Compass will show you exactly where to begin
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