Zebra and wildebeest grazing together on the golden Serengeti plains

Tanzania's most famous park

Serengeti National Park

Experience the endless plains of the Serengeti, one of Africa's most iconic safari destinations and home to the world-famous Great Migration.

The Serengeti is a land of vast open landscapes, dramatic wildlife encounters and unmatched natural beauty. Every year, over a million wildebeest and zebras move across its plains in search of fresh grazing, creating one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth.

What to expect

Game drives in the Serengeti are rich with wildlife sightings. From early morning hunts to evening sunsets, every moment offers something unforgettable. Lions rest on granite kopjes, cheetahs scan the horizon and leopards hide in the acacia trees along the Seronera River.

Where to go in the Serengeti

The right area depends on your travel month:

  • Central Serengeti (Seronera): excellent year-round wildlife and big cat sightings.
  • Southern Serengeti and Ndutu: calving season from about January to March.
  • Western Corridor (Grumeti): the first river crossings, usually around June.
  • Northern Serengeti (Kogatende): the famous Mara River crossings, from about July to October.

Not sure where to start? Our Great Migration calendar shows where the herds usually are in each month.

A pride of lions resting beside the track
A pride of lions resting beside the track
Cheetahs scanning the plains
Cheetahs scanning the plains
A hot-air balloon being prepared at dawn
A hot-air balloon being prepared at dawn

Safaris that visit Serengeti

Serengeti: common questions

How many days do you need in the Serengeti?

We suggest at least two or three nights. The park is huge, and the drive in takes up much of the first day, so extra time gives you a far better chance of great sightings.

Is the Serengeti good all year?

Yes. Central Serengeti around Seronera has resident wildlife all year, and the migration is somewhere in the wider ecosystem in every month. Use our migration calendar to plan around the herds.

Should I drive or fly to the Serengeti?

Driving is better value and takes in the Ngorongoro Highlands on the way. Flying saves a long day on the road, which helps most on shorter trips or when visiting the far north.

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