Serengeti National Park
Tanzania · Mara · 1500 m
Description
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.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: March or June – July
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- The Great Migration (June - October)
- Game Drives
- Seronera Valley
- Big Cats
- Grumeti River Crossings (June - July)
- Mara River Crossings (July - October)
- Hot Air Balloon Safaris
- Moru Kopjes
- Retima Hippo Pool
- Lobo Valley
- Ndutu Plains (December - March)
- Wildebeest Calving Season (January - March)
- Gol Kopjes
- Birdwatching
- Leopard Sightings
- Lion Pride Sightings
- Cheetah Sightings
- African Wild Dogs (Occasional)
- Serengeti Visitor Centre
Getting there
- Airports:
- SEU