Overview:

The Serengeti National Park, located in northern Tanzania, is one of the most famous wildlife parks on Earth. The name “Serengeti” comes from the Maasai word “Siringet”, meaning “endless plains” a perfect description of this vast, awe inspiring landscape.

Covering over 14,700 square kilometers, Serengeti is world-renowned for:

• The Great Migration
• Rich biodiversity
• Dramatic predator-prey interactions
• Iconic African scenery

Key Highlights of Serengeti

The Great Migration

• One of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa
• Over 2 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles migrate annually in search of fresh grazing and water.
• A continuous cycle between Serengeti (Tanzania) and Maasai Mara (Kenya).

Key moments:

• Calving Season (Jan–March): Southern Serengeti
• River Crossings (June–August): Grumeti & Mara Rivers (central & northern Serengeti)
• Return South (Oct–Dec)

Incredible Wildlife

• Home to the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino (though rhinos are rare).
• Other animals:Cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, crocodiles,Giraffes, hippos, antelopes, ostriches,Over 500 bird species

Stunning Landscapes

• Endless grass plains, acacia woodlands, kopjes (rocky outcrops), riverine forests, and seasonal swamps.
• Iconic African scenes perfect for photography.  

Regions of Serengeti

Southern Serengeti Flat plains, calving area (Jan–Mar), Ndutu region.

Central Serengeti Heart of the park, year-round wildlife, known as Seronera area. Western Corridor River crossings (Grumeti River), migration passes here (May–June). Northern Serengeti Bordering Kenya; famous for Mara River crossings (July–Oct).

Getting There

• By Air: Daily flights from Arusha, Kilimanjaro, or Zanzibar to airstrips within the park.
• By Road: 6–8 hours from Arusha (often combined with Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro).

Best Time to Visit

• Year-Round: Serengeti offers excellent game viewing all year.
• For the Great Migration:
• Jan–Mar: Calving season (Ndutu, Southern Serengeti)
• May–June: Grumeti River crossings (Western Corridor)
• July–Oct: Mara River crossings (Northern Serengeti)
• Dry Season (June–Oct): Best for general wildlife viewing
• Green Season (Nov–May): Lush landscapes, fewer crowds, best for bird watching

Why Visit Serengeti?

• Experience the Great Migration, one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth.
• See large predator populations in natural settings.
• Explore vast, untouched wilderness with minimal human presence.
• Opportunity for luxury, mid-range, or budget safari options.

Top Activities

• Game drives (sunrise, full-day, or sunset)
• Hot air balloon safaris over the plains
• Walking safaris (with armed guides in selected areas)
• Photographic safaris
• Cultural visits to Maasai communities near the park