Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Destination Overview

The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most famous wildlife sanctuary and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, synonymous with the Great Migration. Its endless plains are home to an extraordinary array of wildlife, including the Big Five, and boast the highest concentration of predators in Africa. Beyond the migration, the Serengeti offers exceptional year-round game viewing, with diverse landscapes ranging from open grasslands to acacia woodlands and riverine forests. It’s a place of dramatic natural cycles, where life and death play out on an epic scale.

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Optimal Safari Seasons

The best time to visit the Serengeti depends on what you want to see. For the Great Migration’s river crossings, July to October is ideal. For the calving season and lush green landscapes, January to March is excellent. Game viewing is good year-round.

Investment in Adventure

Typical Park Fees: USD 70-80 per person per day (subject to change by TANAPA). Activity Cost Notes: Hot air balloon safaris are a premium add-on (approx. USD 550-650). Walking safaris are typically offered in private conservancies adjacent to the park. Accommodation Price Tiers: Mid-range to Ultra-Luxury: from $350 – $1500+ pppn.

Seamless Arrivals & Logistics

Access to the Serengeti is typically via flights from Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to various airstrips within the park. Road transfers are also possible from Arusha, often combined with other northern circuit parks like Ngorongoro.

Wildlife You'll Encounter

The Serengeti offers a wide array of accommodations, from mobile tented camps that follow the Great Migration to luxurious permanent lodges and exclusive boutique properties. Many camps are designed to blend seamlessly with the environment, offering an authentic yet comfortable bush experience.

Name:Leopard

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Name:Spotted Hyena

Conservation Status: Least Concern

Name:Cheetah

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Name:Wildebeest

Conservation Status: Least Concern

Name:Zebra

Conservation Status: Near Threatened

Name:Giraffe

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Name:Cape Buffalo

Conservation Status: Least Concern

Name:White Rhinoceros

Conservation Status: Near Threatened

Name:Black Rhinoceros

Conservation Status: Critically Endangered

Name:African Elephant

Conservation Status: Endangered

Activities & Experiences

Bush Sundowners / Dinners

Enjoy gourmet meals and drinks in breathtaking wilderness settings as the sun sets.

Hot Air Balloon Safari

A spectacular sunrise flight over the savanna, followed by a champagne breakfast upon landing.

Game Drive

Explore vast wilderness areas by 4×4 vehicle with an expert guide, tracking and observing Africa’s iconic wildlife.

Walking Safari

Explore the bush on foot with an armed guide, focusing on tracking, flora, and smaller wildlife.

Photography Safari

Specialized safaris designed to maximize photographic opportunities of wildlife and landscapes.

Where to Stay

Angama Mara

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A luxurious tented camp perched high above the Maasai Mara, offering unparalleled views and exceptional service.

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