Serengeti National Park
Overview of Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most iconic safari destination. It is famous for its endless golden plains and rich wildlife. The park is renowned for the Great Migration, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. It covers 14,750 km² and is one of the largest ecosystems on Earth. It is incredibly diverse. It is home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino) and over 500 bird species.
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Read Full Reviews →Why Visit Serengeti National Park?
Home to the Great Migration – Over 1.5 million wildebeest & zebras Big Five safaris – See lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos & buffalo Diverse landscapes – Grasslands, woodlands, rivers & kopjes UNESCO World Heritage Site & Africa’s most famous safari park
Where is Serengeti National Park Located?
By Air (Best Choice)
Domestic Flights: There are daily flights from Arusha, Zanzibar, and Dar es Salaam. These flights go to Serengeti’s Seronera, Kogatende, or Grumeti airstrips (1-2 hours).
International Flights: Arrive in Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). Then, take a domestic flight to Serengeti.
By Road (Budget Choice)
From Arusha: A 7-hour scenic drive via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
From Mwanza: A 3-4 hour drive from Mwanza city (near Lake Victoria).
Wildlife in Serengeti National Park
Serengeti is one of the best places on Earth for wildlife safaris, offering:
Big Five Safari
Lions (3,000+ population) – Found in Seronera, Moru Kopjes & Northern Serengeti Leopards – Best seen in Central Serengeti & river line forests Elephants – Found in Northern Serengeti & Grumeti region Buffaloes – Large herds in Central & Southern Serengeti Rhinos – Rare but spotted in Moru Kopjes
The Great Migration – Nature’s Greatest Show
Over 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras, and 500,000 gazelles migrate in search of fresh grasslands.
Great Migration Calendar:
January – March: Calving season in Southern Serengeti (Ndutu region) April – May: Migration moves to Central Serengeti June – July: River crossings at Grumeti River (Western Serengeti) August – October: Mara River crossings (Northern Serengeti) November – December: Migration returns to Southern Serengeti
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