Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti is Africa's most famous wilderness a wide, golden plain that seems to stretch forever, scattered with rocky hills called kopjes and alive with the heartbeat of nature. It is a timeless land, where life and survival unfold just as they have for thousands of years. To walk the Serengeti is to experience the true meaning of safari.
What Makes It Special
The Great Migration – One of the world's greatest natural wonders: more than 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras, and countless gazelles journey across the Serengeti and Kenya's Maasai Mara in a continuous search for fresh grazing. From dramatic river crossings to calving season on the plains, every moment is pure wilderness spectacle.
A Year‑Round Eden – Even beyond the migration, the Serengeti thrives with life. Lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and buffalo roam its vast spaces, offering outstanding wildlife encounters in every season.
Predator Capital of Africa – Home to one of the largest concentrations of carnivores on Earth, the Serengeti hosts powerful lion prides, clever hyena clans, graceful cheetahs, and elusive leopards all playing their part in the raw drama of nature.
Breathtaking Landscapes – The park's sweeping plains glow gold under the setting sun, while ancient rock outcrops called kopjes rise like islands in the sea of grass, creating scenery so iconic it inspired The Lion King.
Heritage & Scale – Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, the Serengeti covers nearly 15,000 square kilometres of untouched wilderness, preserving one of the planet's oldest and most intricate ecosystems.
Wildlife Highlights
The Serengeti is alive with some of Africa's most iconic animals. Spot the Big Five, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and, in some areas, rhino. Watch massive herds of wildebeest and zebra sweep across the plains, followed by swift cheetahs, towering giraffes, and playful hyenas.
Over 500 bird species also call the park home, from graceful ostriches to colorful rollers and powerful eagles
Things to Do
Game Drive – The ultimate way to explore the Serengeti's diverse regions: the Seronera Valley for year‑round big cats, the Western Corridor for Grumeti River crossings, the Northern Serengeti for Mara River action, and the Southern Plains for the wildebeest calving season.
Hot‑Air Balloon Ride – Drift over this vast wilderness at sunrise, camera ready for golden‑light panoramas and moving herds below.
Maasai Villages – Visit communities on the park's edges to experience deep‑rooted traditions and learn how wildlife and people share this land.
When to Go
The Serengeti dazzles year‑round.
- June – October: Dry season perfect weather, easy wildlife viewing, and famous river crossings in the north.
- December – March: Calving season on the southern plains newborn wildebeest and thrilling predator action.
- April – May: Green season lush scenery, dramatic skies, and quieter days for photographers and dreamers alike.
