Wildebeest herds spread across the Serengeti plains
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Serengeti National Park

One of the world's most famous parks, renowned for its incredible concentrations of predators and the Great Serengeti Migration.

Overview

The Serengeti is home to the largest animal migration on earth, which sees over two million wildebeest and half a million zebra following the rains to greener pastures. It guarantees an unforgettable safari.

Highlights

What makes Serengeti National Park worth the journey.

  1. A climate, flora and fauna that has remained unchanged for over one million years.
  2. The Great Migration: some two million wildebeest and half a million zebra, with hundreds of thousands of Thomson's gazelle, impala, Grant's gazelle, topi, hartebeest and eland moving in search of fresh grass. An epic seasonal journey and a wonderful subject for photographers.

When to go

Month by month, at a glance.

Dry seasonJune to October

  • The wildebeest migration is most likely seen in June and July in the western corridor, and August to September in the north of the park
  • Greater chance of spotting wildlife in the shorter grass and around waterholes and rivers
  • Mainly sunny with next to no rain
  • Fewer mosquitoes, so a lower risk of malaria
  • The Seronera area is popular and can be crowded
  • Nights can get cold, so pack warm clothes

Green seasonNovember to May

  • Late January to February is calving season, an excellent time to see predators in action
  • Lush green landscapes
  • April and May is low season and much quieter
  • Good wildlife viewing all year round
  • Excellent for birdwatchers, with migratory birds present
  • November to February rains are mostly short afternoon storms; peak wet season is March to May

Where to stay

19 camps and lodges in and around the park. Tell us your style and budget and we'll suggest the best fit.

  • Ang'ata Migration Camp
  • Ang'ata Serengeti Camp
  • Four Seasons Lodge
  • Ikoma Tented Camp
  • Kenzan Tented Camp
  • Kirawira Serena Camp
  • Kisura Serengeti Camp
  • Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
  • Kuria Hills Lodge
  • Mbalageti Serengeti Migration Camp
  • Ndutu Safari Lodge
  • Ole Serai Luxury Camp
  • Pumzika Safari Camp
  • Serengeti Acacia Camp
  • Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp
  • Serengeti Bushtops
  • Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Serengeti Under Canvas
  • Serengeti Zara Camps – Ikoma Wild Camps

Tours that visit

Our packages that include Serengeti National Park.

3 Days / 2 Nights Serengeti & Ngorongoro Classic View package 4 Days / 3 Nights Northern Circuit Highlights View package 4 Days / 3 Nights NCA – Serengeti Family Safari View package 5 Days / 4 Nights Northern Circuit in Depth View package 5 Days / 4 Nights Serengeti – Ngorongoro Extended View package
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