the serengeti ecosystem is defined by the dominant annual wildebeest migration route and incorporates areas outside the park boundaries. the area around kusini camp is visited by the migration between the months of january and april but it should be noted that this is a grazing pattern and therefore experienced in the general area for this period. the season between january and march greets the arrival of newborn zebra and wildebeest calves.
LOCATION: kusini is located in the south central area of the serengeti national park. The park itself covers more than 14,763 sq. km's, making it one of the world's largest wildlife sanctuaries. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai language meaning, 'endless plains'.
CLIMATE: the location of the camp benefits from a cool westerly breeze. the short rains fall between november and december and the long rains between april and may. Minimum temperatures of 8°C/42°F and maximum temperatures of 30°C/86°f.