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From the land of big cats to the spectacular Great Migration

Armed with his camera equipment and our photographic vehicle, friend of Asilia and incredible wildlife photographer George Benjamin spent the summer in the empty Serengeti plains, in search of big cats, the elusive serval and the wildebeest crossings of the Great Migration. In two months, George captured hundreds of images showcasing the beauty of the wildlife and communities in East Africa, which will need the support of tourism in light of the dramatic effects COVID-19 has left on the region.

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Heralded as the 'Greatest Show on Earth,' The Great Migration sees nearly 2 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle on an ever-moving circular migration through the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in search of green pastures for grazing and water. The journey takes them across the plains of the Masai Mara in Kenya, all the way south into Tanzania and through the Serengeti to the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, before circling up and around in a clockwise direction. The drama is high, as thousands of animals are taken by predators, and thousands more are born, sustaining the circle of life. Read on to learn everything you need to know before planning your safari to see the Great Migration.

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Our guests have told us that in future, many will look to spend their vacations in nature with close family and friends, and away from high-density city destinations. The days of the checklist vacation are thought to be over as we see a shift toward travellers taking their time in one place. Asilia Africa's existing portfolio of exclusive-use safari houses offers travellers exactly that.

When booking an Asilia private house, travellers have their own space completely isolated from other guests. Each house comes with a private vehicle and guide, as well as a private chef, and daily activities are completely tailored to guest wishes. Whether it's an all-day game drive, more time with a G&T by the pool or a private Swahili cooking lesson, guests will very much feel they are in a home away from home.

Known for building beautiful camps in the most remote corners of East Africa, Asilia offers travellers four private homes in game-rich areas, as well as a relaxing beach house on Zanzibar.

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We want to introduce you to our superstar bartender and waiter Max, who has been part of the Asilia family at Namiri Plains for the last two years. Max is incredibly enthusiastic and hard-working and would one day like to manage an Asilia camp. As well as being passionate about Africa's big cats, Max has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, not once, not twice but TEN times! He even participated in the Kilimanjaro Marathon on his tenth ascent. Read more about our wonderful Max here on our blog.