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In Tanzania, no two landscapes are exactly alike. Mountain ranges and escarpments, winding rivers and great lakes, distinct vegetation zones, and the seasonal movement of wildlife give each region its own ecological character. From the Serengeti’s iconic savannas to granite outcrops overlooking swathes of African woodland, each Auberge Safari property is intentionally set within a habitat chosen for its biodiversity, conservation value, and proximity to key wildlife areas, including migratory routes, water sources, breeding grounds, and wildlife corridors that are vital for long-term survival.

Greater Mwiba Wildlife Protected Area

Mwiba, our exclusive-use protected wildlife area, sits at the southern edge of Serengeti National Park and just west of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area boundary. The region is defined by strikingly diverse habitats, from rolling hills cloaked in acacia...
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  • Wildlife

    Wildlife sightings shift with the seasons and include elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, zebra, a range of antelope species, and over 360 bird species, including numerous raptors and vultures. Big cats — lions, leopards, and cheetahs are also present.

  • Best Time to Visit

    The Greater Mwiba Protected Wildlife Area is a year-round destination, but the Great Migration’s calving season from mid-January to March is a defining highlight. During this time, up to 400,000 wildebeest calves are born — marking the start of a new migration cycle. Predators, especially large cats, are typically highly active at this time, drawn by the sheer abundance of prey.

a couple and guide admiring a view, Auberge Safari

Northern & Western Serengeti

The northern and western reaches of the Serengeti are defined by classic East African savannas, vast plains of tall and short grasses punctuated by acacia woodlands, riverine forests, rocky outcrops, and elevated plateaus. Meandering through these plains and...
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  • Wildlife

    This area supports an exceptional diversity of wildlife, including, the big cats, large herds of wildebeest and a range of antelope species, some of which follow the Great Migration through this region. Predator densities here are among the highest in the ecosystem, making this one of the best areas in Africa to observe lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. Crocodiles line the main river systems, while elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, zebra and a wide range of antelope remain resident year-round, alongside rich birdlife that includes raptors, vultures, and hundreds of other species.

  • Best Time to Visit

    Both the Western and Northern Serengeti are rich in wildlife and offer excellent safari experiences throughout the year. The path of the Great Migration moves through both regions: it reaches the Western Corridor around June for the dramatic rutting season, then pushes north from July to November for the iconic river crossings.

The Burunge Wildlife Management Area

The Burunge Wildlife Management Area stretches between two of Tanzania’s iconic national parks — Tarangire to the east and Lake Manyara to the west. Golden grasslands and dense acacia woodlands dominate the landscape, dotted with baobab trees and framed by the...
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  • Wildlife

    Chem Chem offers some of the best elephant viewing in Africa, from magnificent Big Tuskers to large breeding herds moving across the landscape. The big cats are always present, alongside buffalo, giraffe, zebra, a variety of antelope species, and rich birdlife that includes raptors, vultures, and countless other species. The area is also renowned for its tree-climbing lions, and in season, thousands of flamingos gather on the shores of Lake Burunge, turning the water’s edge a soft pink.

  • Best Time to Visit

    With strong resident game and some of the best elephant viewing in Africa, the Burunge Wildlife Management Area is an outstanding year-round safari destination.

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