Serengeti National Park, TanzaniaAI generated

Serengeti National Park

Tanzania · Mara · 1500 m

Short description of Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti is Tanzania’s most famous national park and one of Africa’s most remarkable natural treasures. Its endless savannahs are renowned for spectacular wildlife encounters, vast horizons, and the legendary Great Migration, during which millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores follow the rhythm of the seasons across the plains. The region is home to an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and countless bird species. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Serengeti represents the timeless wilderness of East Africa and remains one of the world’s most iconic safari destinations.

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Recommended length of stay

Minimum2 days
Optimal3 days
Maximum5 days

Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: March or June – July

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  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

All highlights and sightsBeta

  1. The Great Migration (June - October)
  2. Game Drives
  3. Seronera Valley
  4. Big Cats
  5. Grumeti River Crossings (June - July)
  6. Mara River Crossings (July - October)
  7. Hot Air Balloon Safaris
  8. Moru Kopjes
  9. Retima Hippo Pool
  10. Lobo Valley
  11. Ndutu Plains (December - March)
  12. Wildebeest Calving Season (January - March)
  13. Gol Kopjes
  14. Birdwatching
  15. Leopard Sightings
  16. Lion Pride Sightings
  17. Cheetah Sightings
  18. African Wild Dogs (Occasional)
  19. Serengeti Visitor Centre

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