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Serengeti National Park, located in northern Tanzania, is one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations, covering around 14,763 square kilometers. It forms the heart of the larger Serengeti ecosystem, which stretches into Kenya’s Maasai Mara. The park is world-famous for hosting the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth.
The Serengeti’s vast open plains, dotted with acacia trees and granite kopjes, create a perfect African safari setting. Its elevation ranges between 920 and 1,850 meters above sea level, offering diverse habitats including savannahs, woodlands, and riverine forests. This ecological variety supports an incredible abundance of wildlife, including the Big Five — lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino — as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, and more than 500 bird species.
The Seronera Valley in central Serengeti is rich with wildlife all year, while the southern plains serve as calving grounds early in the year. From May to October, the western corridor and northern Serengeti become migration hotspots, attracting predators and dramatic scenes of survival. Whether you come for the Great Migration or to enjoy its quieter corners, Serengeti promises an unforgettable safari filled with natural beauty and adventure.
Serengeti National Park is a sanctuary for over 3 million large mammals and 500+ bird species, making it one of the richest ecosystems on the planet. The park’s most famous event, the Great Migration, involves over 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 gazelles moving across the plains in search of greener pastures followed by lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators.
Throughout the year, visitors can spot the Big Five and many other animals including hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, warthogs, jackals, servals, and bat-eared foxes. Bird enthusiasts will enjoy seeing kori bustards, ostriches, secretary birds, lilac-breasted rollers, and numerous raptors and waterbirds.
What makes the Serengeti unique is the raw drama of nature it offers from river crossings filled with tension to peaceful moments among massive herds. Whether during the calving season in the south or the river crossings in the north, Serengeti is a photographer’s paradise and a dream destination for all nature lovers.
Serengeti National Park offers countless unforgettable experiences for every type of traveler:
The Great Migration: Watch millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains and face dramatic river crossings at the Grumeti and Mara Rivers.
Game Drives: Explore the park by 4×4 with expert guides to spot lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and more. Early morning and sunset drives offer perfect photo moments.
Hot Air Balloon Safari: Float above the plains at sunrise for a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of wildlife, ending with a champagne breakfast in the bush.
Walking Safaris: Get closer to nature with guided walks that focus on smaller animals, plants, and tracking wildlife on foot.
Private Camps & Mobile Safaris: Enjoy exclusive experiences in remote areas, ideal for travelers seeking privacy and adventure.
Every moment in the Serengeti from a lion’s roar at dawn to stargazing under the vast African sky tells a story of wilderness and wonder.
The name “Serengeti” comes from the Maasai word “Siringet”, meaning “the place where the land runs on forever.” This perfectly describes the park’s endless plains that stretch to the horizon. The Maasai people have lived around this ecosystem for centuries, herding livestock and coexisting with wildlife in harmony with nature.
When Serengeti was established as a national park in 1951, the name was kept to honor both the natural beauty of the land and its cultural connection to the Maasai. Today, the park stands as a symbol of African heritage, conservation, and cultural pride, preserving one of the most important wildlife ecosystems in the world.
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