WHERE THE GREAT MIGRATION NEVER STOPS
Serengeti National Park
Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park is home to the world’s greatest wildlife migration, where two million wildebeest cross endless golden plains beneath some of Africa’s biggest skies.
Tanzania's Most Celebrated Wilderness
Inside Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Serengeti National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose name comes from the Maasai word for endless plains. Spanning the Mara and Simiyu regions of northern Tanzania, it forms the northern half of the wider Serengeti-Mara ecosystem shared with Kenya’s Maasai Mara.
The park is world famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, when more than two million wildebeest and zebra move in a continuous circuit across its grasslands. Outside migration season, Serengeti National Park holds some of Africa’s strongest resident populations of lion, leopard and cheetah, so every game drive still carries real odds of an exceptional sighting.
Why Serengeti National Park Belongs On Your Tanzania Itinerary
The Great Wildebeest Migration
Over two million wildebeest and zebra move through Serengeti National Park each year, one of the largest wildlife migrations left on Earth.
Exceptional Big Cat Sightings
Serengeti holds some of Africa’s highest densities of lion, leopard and cheetah, making big-cat sightings a near-daily occurrence.
The Big Five, In One Park
Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and black rhino all roam within the park, a rare chance to spot all five in a single destination.
Golden Grassland To Every Horizon
Open horizons and dramatic skies define the Serengeti’s grassland, one of the most photographed landscapes in East Africa.
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Safaris
Drift above the plains at sunrise on a hot air balloon safari, a view of the Serengeti few travellers ever see.
Wildlife Every Month Of The Year
Resident wildlife keeps game viewing excellent in Serengeti National Park even outside migration season.
WHEN TO GO
When To Visit Serengeti National Park
The Dry Season
Wildlife concentrates around the remaining water sources, and thinner vegetation makes for excellent visibility.
The Mara River Crossings
The migration reaches the Mara River in the north, delivering some of the most dramatic wildlife footage in Africa.
Calving Season In The South
Migration herds gather on the southern plains, where hundreds of thousands of calves are born within a few short weeks.
The Long Rains
Lush green scenery, thinner crowds and lower rates make this a rewarding time to visit for value-conscious travellers.
WILDLIFE
Wildlife You Can Expect To See In Serengeti
From the Big Five to the smallest creatures, Serengeti National Park is home to an extraordinary range of East African wildlife.
Lion
Elephant
Cheetah
Wildebeest
Leopard
EXPERIENCES
Things To Do In Serengeti National Park
Guided Game Drives
Track the migration herds and resident predators across the plains with an experienced local guide.
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Rise above the Serengeti at first light for sweeping views of the plains below.
Migration River Crossings
Witness the drama of the Mara River crossings, one of nature’s most dramatic annual events.
Guided Walking Safaris
Explore the bush on foot alongside an armed ranger, tracking prints and signs most vehicles drive past.
Sundowner Drinks On The Plains
Watch the sky turn gold over the endless plains with a drink in hand at the end of the day.
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