Serengeti National Park
Endless plains. Extraordinary wildlife. Nature’s greatest show.
14,763 km2
Area
1951
Established
World Heritage
UNESCO
All Present
Big Five
Jun-Oct
Best Season
500+
Bird Species
About Serengeti National Park
A Timeless Wilderness
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s oldest and most celebrated park, covering 14,763 square kilometres of pristine savannah, woodlands and riverine forests. Home to the world-famous Great Migration where over 1.5 million wildebeest and 300,000 zebras traverse the ecosystem in a relentless annual cycle. The Serengeti supports the highest density of large predators in Africa and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Year-round, the Serengeti delivers extraordinary wildlife encounters: lion prides raising cubs on sun-baked kopjes, cheetahs sprinting across the open savannah, leopards draped in acacia trees and enormous elephant herds.
Wildlife
Animals You Will Encounter
- African Lion
- African Elephant
- Cape Buffalo
- Leopard
- Cheetah
- Wildebeest
- Common Zebra
- Spotted Hyena
- Giraffe
- African Wild Dog
Planning
Best Time to Visit
Peak safari season. Mara River crossings July-October. Exceptional big cat sightings. Less vegetation for easier spotting.
Calving season Jan-Mar brings 500,000 newborn wildebeest. Beautiful landscapes and lower prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend a minimum of 2 full days, though 3-4 days allows you to explore different ecosystem zones. Our 7-Day Migration Safari dedicates 4 days to the Serengeti.
Central Serengeti (Seronera) is excellent year-round. Northern is best July-October for river crossings. Southern is superb December-March for calving season.
Yes – wildebeest are present in the Serengeti ecosystem throughout the year. Dramatic river crossings occur July-October in the north.
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Plan Your Serengeti Safari
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Quick Facts
- Area: 14,763 km2
- Established: 1951
- UNESCO: World Heritage
- Big Five: All Present
- Best Season: Jun-Oct
- Bird Species: 500+