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Big cat adventures in the Serengeti Alongside herds of migrating wildebeest in the Serengeti, our writers have been enjoying some spectacular big cat sightings 00:5403:12 By Richard and Sarah Madden8:00AM BST 16 Jul 2014Comment In the months leading up to the famously frenetic crossings of the Mara River between August and November, huge herds of wildebeest gather in the southern plains of the Serengeti NP in Tanzania before making their way northwards following the rains that sustain the grasslands on which they feed. Unlike the river crossings themselves which attract huge herds of 4x4s as well as the wildebeest themselves, moving between Nomad Tanzania’s mobile tented camp, Serengeti Safari Camp, and its seasonal cousin, Nduara Loliondo, is a great way of following the migration while often finding yourself completely alone surrounded by thousands of wildebeest and zebra. Further north, Lamai Camp has one of the best locations of any safari camp in Africa, hidden away among the huge boulders of Kogakuria kopje looking north towards the Mara River. It was from here that the spectacular leopard and lion sightings in this film were shot. Film shot on a Panasonic HC-X920 The Bush Telegraph: cheetahs on the bonnet On the plains of the Serengeti our safari columnists have an unforgettable, heart-stopping encounter with a cheetah family Related Content What makes the perfect safari? The Bush Telegraph: Meet the meerkats The Bush Telegraph: Scotland in Africa, I presume Bush Telegraph: The dogs fighting rhino poachers The Bush Telegraph: 'The highlights of a Malawi safari' The Bush Telegraph: a Namibian road trip Read all the Maddens' previous Bush Telegraph columns Essentials The Ultimate Travel Company (020 73051 8098 www.theultimatetravelcompany.co.uk) tailor-make a week at Nomad Serengeti camps from £4,475 per person. A three night stay at Nduara Loliondo followed by four nights at Lamai, comes with all meals, drinks and activities. The price also includes flights from Heathrow with Kenya Airways, connecting flights by light aircraft and private transfers throughout. Early booking is recommended for Nduara Loliondo’s seasonal game viewing, the camp operates from 15 December to 30 April. The Bush Telegraph Travel » Activity and adventure » Tanzania » Safari and wildlife holidays » Travel Video » More Video Telegraph TV Activity and adventure The Bush Telegraph Ads By Google Equity Release Calculator Calculate How Much Equity You Could Release Today. Find Out Now! www.keyrs.co.uk/Calculator Top10 Broadband in the UK Broadband From £2.50. Broadband Comparison. Latest Deals Online. www.uswitch.com/Broadband Eurostar Breaks from £92 Eurostar to Bruges, Lille, Paris or Brussels, includes hotel and B&B www.short-breaks.com/Eurostar How we moderate RELATED VIDEO   The thrill of walking safaris 26 May 2014   The magical herds of Tanzania 12 May 2014   Cheetahs pounce on Telegraph writer's bonnet 16 Apr 2014   Bush Telegraph: diving with whale sharks 26 Mar 2014   Lions take a glorious mudbath in South Africa 26 Feb 2014   Bush Telegraph: On the trail of the black rhino 12 Mar 2014 WATCH MORE»   Prince George's first birthday scrapbook 19 Jul 2014   Leopard saved from a well in India 18 Jul 2014 TELEGRAPH VIDEO Goodwood Festival of Speed 2014: the best classic cars on display Henry Winter's Google+ hangout: Telegraph's Football Correspondent discusses England's World Cup build-up FROM THE WEB 8 Reasons Why Messi is Better Than Ronaldo SportsBreak Which Brands Won The World Cup Of Marketing? Uberflip [?] MORE FROM TELEGRAPH.CO.UK TELEGRAPH TRAVEL COLLECTION Exclusive reader offers carefully selected by our travel experts View TELEGRAPH TRAVEL HAND-PICKED Get amazing deals on luxury hotels and holidays with The Telegraph View TELEGRAPH SHOP Dartmouth Leather Deck Shoes - save £10 View TELEGRAPH FANTASY FOOTBALL Select your FREE Telegraph Fantasy Football XI, £120,00 to be won View Back to top HOME Travel Travel News Travel Advice Picture Galleries Luxury Travel Hand-picked Deals Holiday Type Cruises Snow and Ski Adventure Best Beaches City Breaks Family Holidays Travel Deals Hotel Deals Cruise Deals Travel Money Cottage Deals Travel Competitions Destinations Paris Nice Rome New York Saint Lucia Hong Kong Contact Us Privacy and Cookies Advertising Fantasy Football Tickets Announcements Reader Prints Follow Us Apps Epaper Expat Promotions Subscriber Syndication © Copyright of Telegraph Media Group Limited 2014Terms and Conditions Today's NewsArchiveStyle BookWeather Forecast