Welcome to Serengeti National Park
Discover the Wonders of Serengeti National Park
In the Maasai language “Serengeti” means “endless plains”. This park is undoubtedly one of the world’s most celebrated wilderness areas and is an ongoing source of inspiration to writers, filmmakers and photographers. It is Tanzania’s oldest game reserve, renowned as the site of the annual Great Migration, when an estimated three million antelope – mostly wildebeest — migrate to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve.
The Serengeti is located in the north of the country and shares its northern boundary with the Kenyan Masai Mara Game Reserve and its southern boundary with the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Serengeti is a must see for anyone wanting to go on safari. Serengeti National Park and the Maasai Mara in Kenya are the only conservation areas in Africa where you can see the annual migration of hundred thousand zebras and over a million gnus (wildebeest). In addition to being home to over three million animals, the park also boasts a beautiful diverse landscape.
Best Time To Visit
The Serengeti is one of the areas that offers good game viewing all year round. While all seasons offer something spectacular, it is perhaps more important to decide what part of the Serengeti you would like to explore during your visit. This will largely depend on your sightseeing priorities and the timing and length of your visit.
SOUTHERN PLAINS AREA:
December – March: You will see herds of Wildebeest
February: Calving season is particularly rewarding, but wildlife sightings are down during the dry season.
CENTRAL SERENGETIAND SERONERA AREA:
Year-round: Very popular for wildlife viewing and offer the most lodging options. It is also the most crowded section of the park.
WESTERN SERENGETI AREA OR WESTERN CORRIDOR:
May – June: Offers decent wildlife viewing all year round with the migration reaching the Grumeti river around May or June. The river is also a great place to see crocodiles and hippos.
NORTHERN SERENGETI AREA (KOGATENDE, LOBO, LOLIONDO):
July – October: It is the least visited and most remote section of the Serengeti but also offers some of the top luxury camps and lodges in the country. There is a good possibility of seeing the Mara River crossings. Several camps in the north offer walking safaris and off-road experiences.