Serengeti National Park

Where Endless Plains Meet the Circle of Life

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Park Overview

Home to the world's largest terrestrial mammal migration and Africa's most iconic wildlife

About Serengeti

Spanning 14,750 km² across Tanzania, Serengeti National Park is Africa's most iconic safari destination. Its name comes from the Maasai word "Siringet" meaning "endless plains".

Famous for the annual Great Migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebras, the Serengeti offers unparalleled wildlife viewing with all of Africa's "Big Five" present.

    Key Facts

  • Size: 14,750 km² (5,700 sq mi)
  • Established: 1951
  • Altitude: 920-1,850 meters
  • Habitat: Grassland plains, savanna, riverine forest
  • Great Migration: 1.5 million wildebeest
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site: Since 1981

    Park Highlights

  • The Great Migration spectacle
  • Big Five game viewing (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino)
  • Hot air balloon safaris at sunrise
  • Kopjes (ancient granite formations)
  • Seronera River Valley
  • Maasai cultural experiences

Iconic Wildlife

Discover the magnificent animals that roam the Serengeti plains

Lions

Serengeti has Africa's largest lion population

Wildebeest

Over 1.5 million in the Great Migration

Leopards

Frequently spotted in riverine trees

Elephants

Large herds with impressive tusks

The Great Migration

Witness nature's most spectacular wildlife event

Dec-Apr: Southern Plains

Calving season (Feb) with 8,000 calves born daily across the nutrient-rich plains.

May-Jul: Western Corridor

Movement toward the Grumeti River, facing crocodile-infested waters.

Aug-Oct: Northern Serengeti

Dramatic Mara River crossings with thousands of wildebeest braving the currents.

Nov-Dec: Return South

Journey back to the short-grass plains as the rains begin again.

Activities & Experiences

Unforgettable adventures in the Serengeti

Game Drives

Morning, afternoon and full-day drives with expert guides to track wildlife across diverse habitats.

Hot Air Balloon

Sunrise flights over the endless plains with champagne breakfast upon landing.

Walking Safari

Guided walks through the wilderness with armed rangers to experience nature up close.

Bush Dinners

Traditional meals under the African stars with Maasai cultural performances.

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