Nyikani Migration Camp - Kogatende

Two tents set in a clearing between a few trees form the camp's communal area. Good, nourishing meals are served in the dining tent or, for a touch of romance, beneath the stars. In the lounge tent, canvas chairs and a wicker sofa are arranged into smaller seating areas. Neither tent is exceptionally stylish, but both offer unobstructed 360-degree views of wildlife passing through camp (a common occurrence). At night, the camp comes alive with candles, lanterns and enthusiastic travellers.

You won't find many excesses in any of the eight double tents, but you will find everything you need. Because Nyikani is a mobile camp, permanent amenities like bear-claw bathtubs don't exist, but you will have flush toilets, warm bucket showers, a soft mattress with high-quality crisp white linen and a shaded veranda with chairs to enjoy the views. You might be surprised to find a writing desk, solar-powered lighting and plug points to charge your batteries.

We don't have to beat around the bush when it comes to activities at Nyikani, it's all about experiencing the astonishing Great Migration up-close. The camp follows the thundering herds as they make their way towards the Masai Mara and you'll leave in the early hours to watch this spectacle from your 4x4, cameras at the ready, or pick a spot at the river banks where the famous crossings are a flurry of hoofs, teeth and adrenaline. If it's a more serene morning you're after, watch the world's greatest wildlife show from the basket of a hot air balloon.