🦁 Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destination and a must-visit on any Northern Circuit safari. Known for its endless savannahs and legendary Great Wildebeest Migration, the Serengeti is home to some of the largest and most diverse populations of wildlife on Earth. Whether you’re here for big cats, massive herds, or breathtaking landscapes—this park delivers an unforgettable African safari experience.

📍 Key Facts

  • Location: Northern Tanzania, bordering Kenya’s Maasai Mara

  • Size: 14,750 km² (5,700 sq mi)

  • Established: 1951 – Tanzania’s oldest national park

  • UNESCO Status: World Heritage Site

  • Famous For: Great Migration, Big Five, vast open plains

  • Best Time to Visit: June–October (dry season & migration crossings), January–March (calving season)

🐾 Wildlife in Serengeti

The park is teeming with wildlife year-round, including:

  • Big Cats: Lion, Leopard, Cheetah

  • Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhino (rare, near Ngorongoro)

  • Others: Hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, jackals, crocodiles, hippos, and over 500 bird species

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🌍 The Great Wildebeest Migration

Over 1.5 million wildebeests, along with hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, follow a circular journey across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. Key migration seasons include:

  • January–March: Calving season in Southern Serengeti (Ndutu area)

  • June–July: Grumeti River crossings (Western Corridor)

  • July–October: Mara River crossings (Northern Serengeti)

🏞️ Landscapes & Regions

Serengeti’s terrain is more than just grassland—it’s a mix of:

  • Open plains: Ideal for game viewing (Central Serengeti)

  • Woodlands & rivers: Found in the Western Corridor

  • Hills & rocky outcrops: Known as kopjes, home to lions and leopards

  • Ndutu & Southern Plains: Migration and calving hot spots

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📸 Why Visit Serengeti?

  • To witness the Great Migration

  • To spot the Big Five and rare predators

  • To enjoy photography-friendly landscapes

  • To experience a true African safari in its most iconic setting

📚 Did You Know?

  • The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word “Siringet”, meaning “endless plains”

  • Serengeti is featured in countless nature documentaries, including BBC’s Planet Earth

  • The park hosts over 3,000 lions, making it one of the densest lion populations in Africa

Itineraries

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3-Day Serengeti Fly-In Safari

View Safari
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5-Day Northern Circuit Highlights

See Itinerary
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7-Day Wildebeest Migration Safari

Track Migration
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