Serengeti National Park (Serengeti) is located in Tanzania, best known for its abundance of animals and the great wildebeest migration.
The Serengeti stretches 14,763 (5,700 sq miles) stretching North to Kenya and bordering Lake Victoria to the West.
Serengeti has the highest concentration of large mammals on this planet and its famous known for its 2,500 Lions the largest concentration found anywhere. The park also has over 518 identified bird species where some of them are Eurasian migrants who are present in the European winter months from October to April.
The annual wildebeest migration of more than a million wildebeest is probably Serengeti’s main attraction. It is a truly impressive sight to see all those mammals thunder across the Serengeti plains, crossing rivers, in search of water and fresh grass. Mega herds on the move stretch up to 40Km long, covering a distance of some 1000 kilometers. A dangerous journey for the wildebeest, zebras and gazelles who need to outsmart their predators. Especially the Mara and Grumeti River is where giant crocodiles and fast flowing water awaits. The Great Migration is listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and is for lots of visitors the highlight of their journey. It is definitely one of the world’s largest wildlife spectacles.
You can witness the wildebeest migration anytime of the year, since the animals migrate in a circle between the Serengeti and Masai Mara (Kenya). The exact timing of the Serengeti wildebeest migration depends upon the rainfall patterns each year. Thanks to our experienced Tanzania Specialist guides, we are able to make a fairly accurate prediction.
If you like to know where the wildebeest migration is at different times of the year, check our page about the wildebeest migration.
Serengeti National Park offers so much more beauty than just the wildebeest migration. You can see a variety of landscapes and wildlife unlike anywhere else in Africa. The endless plains are home to more than 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 225 cheetahs and 3,500 hyenas. It’s no surprise there are so many predators due to the abundance of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles and buffaloes. The Serengeti is also one of the best places to see the Big Five – rhino, buffalo, elephant, lion and leopard. Almost all the famous African animals are present in this majestic park. This includs rare animal species like the pangolin, East African Oryx, rhino and wild dog.
The captivating landscapes of the Serengeti National Park vary from savannahs with acacia trees and vast grasslands to rising mountains, lakes and swamps.
Hot air balloon rides are a unique way to enjoy seeing the different attractions around Serengeti national park during a safari. This activity can be carried out in the morning after briefing before proceeding to engage in the hot air balloon activity during which you will enjoy beautiful views of the national park and also see different wildlife species such as elephants, giraffes, rhinos, lions among others.
Game drives in Serengeti national park / Serengeti safari drives are also carried out during a safari in the national park. Game drives in Serengeti National Park can be carried out in the morning, afternoon, evening or for a full day. This activity is popular among tourists and visitors to Serengeti national park as they enjoy driving around the endless savannah plains in search of the different wildlife species.
Bird watching is another safari activity in Serengeti / Serengeti safari activity which tourists engage in during their safaris in Serengeti national park. There are over 500 bird species in this national park and they include ostriches, secretary birds, grey crowned cranes, starlings, herons, yellow billed storks, pelicans, hornbills, lesser flamingos, vultures, Kori bustard among others.
Cultural experiences with the Maasai people are also among the safari experiences during a visit to Serengeti national park.
