Serengeti National Park

Overview

Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destination and one of the greatest safari parks in the world. Renowned for its endless savannah plains and extraordinary wildlife, the Serengeti is home to the Great Migration, the largest land animal movement on Earth.

Covering approximately 14,750 square kilometers, Serengeti National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a cornerstone of Africa’s natural heritage.

Location

Serengeti National Park is located in northern Tanzania, bordering Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the southeast and extending to Kenya’s Maasai Mara ecosystem in the north.

Wildlife & The Great Migration

The Serengeti supports one of the most diverse and abundant wildlife populations in Africa.

Wildlife Highlights

  • Lions (one of Africa’s largest populations)

  • Leopards

  • Cheetahs

  • Elephants

  • Buffaloes

  • Giraffes

  • Zebras

  • Hippos & crocodiles

The Great Migration

Over 1.5 million wildebeests, accompanied by zebras and gazelles, move in a continuous cycle across the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem in search of fresh grazing.

Migration Highlights:

  • January – March: Calving season (southern Serengeti)

  • June – July: River crossings begin

  • August – October: Mara River crossings (north Serengeti)

  • November – December: Return south

Top Attractions

  • Endless Savannah Plains – Iconic Serengeti landscapes

  • Mara River – Dramatic wildebeest crossings

  • Seronera Valley – Year-round wildlife sightings

  • Kopjes (Rock Formations) – Lion and leopard habitats

  • Grumeti River – Crocodiles and hippos


Safari Activities

  • 🚙 Game Drives (morning, afternoon & full day)

  • 🎈 Hot Air Balloon Safaris

  • 🦜 Bird Watching

  • 📸 Wildlife Photography

  • 🌅 Sunset Safaris

Best Time to Visit

  • June – October: Dry season, best wildlife viewing

  • January – March: Calving season and predator action

  • Year-round destination with excellent game viewing


Accommodation Options

  • Luxury safari lodges

  • Tented safari camps

  • Mobile migration camps

  • Public and special campsites


Why Visit Serengeti National Park?

✔ Home of the Great Migration
✔ Exceptional predator sightings
✔ Vast, unspoiled landscapes
✔ Hot air balloon safaris
✔ UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sample Safari Ideas

  • 3 Days Serengeti Safari

  • 5 Days Serengeti Migration Safari

  • Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

  • Northern Circuit Safari Packages


Park Fees & Regulations

  • Park entry fees apply per person and vehicle

  • Hot air balloon safaris require advance booking

  • TANAPA rules and regulations must be followed


Plan Your Serengeti Safari

Experience Africa at its most dramatic and untamed. From sweeping plains to thrilling predator encounters, Serengeti National Park delivers the ultimate safari adventure.

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