Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

The Vibe: The stage of eternity.

The Serengeti is Africa's most iconic wilderness  a vast, golden sea of grass stretching to the horizon, dotted with granite kopjes and alive with the pulse of nature. It's a land that feels timeless, where the daily rhythm of life and survival has played out for millennia. To step into the Serengeti is to step into the very definition of "safari."

What Makes It Special

  • The Great Migration: This is one of the greatest natural spectacles on Earth over 1.5 million wildebeest200,000 zebras, and countless gazelles moving in a circular journey that spans the Serengeti and Kenya's Maasai Mara. Witnessing river crossings, calving season, or thundering herds on the plains is an unmatched experience.
  • A Year-Round Eden: Even outside migration routes, the Serengeti teems with life. Its permanent residents lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and buffalo ensure incredible game-viewing in every season.
  • Predator Capital of Africa: The Serengeti boasts one of the highest concentrations of predators in the world, with large prides of lions, clans of hyenas, sleek cheetahs, and elusive leopards.
  • Breathtaking Landscapes: From endless plains glowing gold at sunset to rocky kopjes that inspired scenes in The Lion King, every inch of this park is cinematic.
  • Heritage & Scale: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, the Serengeti spans nearly 15,000 km² of pure wilderness part of the world's oldest and most complex ecosystems.

Key Wildlife

  • The "Big Five": Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and (in limited areas) rhino.
  • Massive Herds: Wildebeest and zebra dominate the plains in spectacular numbers.
  • Other Notables: Cheetah, giraffe, topi, hartebeest, warthog, hippo, hyena, and jackal.
  • Birdlife: Over 500 bird species, from ostriches striding across the plains to colorful rollers and predators like martial eagles.

Key Activities

  • Game Drives: The core Serengeti experience. Every area offers something unique from the Central Seronera Valley (Year-round big cats) to the Western Corridor (Grumeti River crossings), the Northern Serengeti (dramatic Mara River crossings), and the Southern Plains (calving season).
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari: Float silently above the plains at sunrise, watching the herds below in a golden light an unforgettable highlight.
  • Photography: With its sweeping vistas and abundant wildlife, the Serengeti is a dream for every nature photographer.
  • Cultural Encounters: Visit nearby Maasai communities on the park's borders to experience their traditions and learn how they coexist with wildlife.

Best Time to Visit

The Serengeti is magical year-round.

  • June to October: Dry season clear skies, best general wildlife sightings, and the famous river crossings in the north.
  • December to March: Calving season in the south thousands of wildebeest giving birth with predators in close pursuit.
  • April to May: The green season lush landscapes, fewer tourists, and dramatic storms that make for spectacular photography.

Logistics

The Serengeti can be reached via several routes.

  • By Air: Daily flights from Arusha, Zanzibar, or Dar es Salaam to various airstrips within the park (Seronera, Kogatende, Ndutu, etc.).
  • By Road: A full-day scenic drive from Arusha through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area  a journey as beautiful as the destination.

Discover the Best of Serengeti Safaris

Experience breathtaking landscapes, witness the Great Migration, and encounter Africa's most iconic wildlife with our expertly curated Serengeti tours. Each journey is designed to immerse you in the heart of the wild whether you're chasing sunsets across endless plains or listening to lions roar beneath a starlit sky.

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

SERENGETI & NGORONGORO CRATER SAFARI

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5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS GREAT MIGRATION AND CALVING

8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS

LUSA GREAT MIGRATION AND RIVER CROSSING

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