Serengeti National Park is one of the most iconic wildlife destinations on Earth—known globally for its breathtaking savannahs, endless horizons, and most famously, the Great Migration. It’s located in northern Tanzania and is part of the larger Serengeti ecosystem, which also includes the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Kenya’s Maasai Mara.
🌍 Quick Facts:
- Size: 14,763 sq km (5,700 sq mi)
- Location: Northwest Tanzania
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Since 1981
- Best Time to Visit: Year-round, but timing depends on what you want to see (e.g., the Migration, calving season, predators)
🐾 Major Highlights:
🦓 The Great Migration
- Nearly 2 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move in a circular pattern across the ecosystem in search of greener pastures.
- Key Migration Events:
- Calving Season (Jan–Mar) in the southern Serengeti
- Grumeti River Crossing (May–July) in the western corridor
- Mara River Crossing (July–Oct) in the north—epic crocodile action
🦁 Big Cats & Predators
- High density of lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals.
- The Seronera Valley (central Serengeti) is great for spotting predators year-round.
🌄 Landscape Diversity
- Endless savannah plains
- Woodlands and kopjes (rocky outcrops—think Pride Rock from The Lion King)
- Riverine forests and seasonal rivers
🎯 Top Activities:
- Game drives (sunrise and full-day safaris)
- Hot air balloon safari (with champagne breakfast)
- Photography tours
- Cultural visits to nearby Maasai communities
- Luxury lodges & mobile camps offer different experiences depending on the season
🐘 Wildlife You Might See:
- Big Five: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino (rare in Serengeti but found near Ngorongoro)
- Giraffes, zebras, gazelles, hippos, crocodiles, elands, topis, and hundreds of bird species
🏕️ Where to Stay:
- Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge, &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas, Singita Mara River Tented Camp
- Mid-range: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
- Budget-friendly: Public campsites, mobile tented camps
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