Great wildebeest Migration, One of the natural wonders of Africa
USD 450 - USD 1400 Per Person Sharing Per Night
Vast number of wildlife
Jul - Aug
Jul - Sep
Location
The Serengeti National Park spans a few key areas of northern Tanzania with the Serengeti ecosystem covering the eastern Mara and northern Simiyu regions.
Size
The Serengeti National Park covers an area of around 5700 square miles.
History
Even though exploration of the Serengeti National Park goes back as far as the late 1800s, the park gained recognition around the 1920s when sightings of the great wildebeest migration were first witnessed and photographed.
In the 1930s the Serengeti Game Reserve was a popular sport hunting destination until activity ceased around 1937 and the park was given a protected area status in 1940. The park headquarters were located on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim when the southern part of the reserve became a national park in 1951.
Breaking away from the Ngorongoro conservation area in 1959 the park has stood as one of Tanzania’s most visited and truly incredible national parks. Serengeti National Park was designated a World Heritage Site in 1981.
Entrance Fees & Permits
The entrance into the Serengeti National Park is USD60 per adult and USD30 per child
Hours of Operation
The Serengeti National Park gates are open between 6am and 6pm daily.
By Road
Road travel to the Serengeti National Park from Arusha is an approximate 200-mile journey, which will take approximately eight hours.
By Air
Guests who fly into Kilimanjaro will transfer by road to Arusha, a journey of around 30 miles, and then take a 30-minute flight on a small air hop or air transfer to one of the airstrips in the Serengeti National Park.
Weather & Climate
The Serengeti National Park enjoys a dry winter over the months of June through to the end of August. June can see temperatures up to the mid-seventies, with the climate cooling in July and August. Short rains fall between November and April, with the longer rains falling in March and April. Game viewing is at its best in the dry winter season, with the great migration being a highlight in July and October.
Avoiding Crowds
Consider travelling in the green season of late October through to December, just after the busy winter peak season. Visiting in late May and early June will allow you to go on safari just ahead of the crowds.
Value for Money
Thanks to a diverse range of accommodation options available, it is possible to enjoy a quality safari experience in the Serengeti National Park with a variety of budgets. Guests have the option of choosing lodges and camps in remote areas or settling in the middle of a great migration pathway in one of Africa’s most outstanding safari destinations. Travelling by road also helps with overall pricing.
Popular Wildlife Sightings in the Serengeti National Park
Big cats, the big five, and a big chance to witness the incredible Wildebeest Migration puts Serengeti National Park at the top of any safari-goer’s list. The Serengeti is known to have a vast number of animals, complete with sightings of large herds of plains game as well as predators seen on most game drives.
The Terrain
The Serengeti National Park has a terrain made up of mostly vast savannah in the western section, occasional acacia trees breaking the landscape, and a more hilly woodland area sets the scene in the north.
Game Drives
Experiencing the Serengeti National Park in an open or enclosed 4*4 Safari Vehicle s the most ideal way to see the vast number of animals that call the park home. Early morning and late afternoon drives can be substituted for a full day outing with a picnic lunch packed for guests.
Consider a hot air balloon experience over the incredible savannah and woodlands of the Serengeti. Guests may have the opportunity to witness the incredible great migration during their visit, depending on the time of year they are visiting. Watch as thousands of wildebeest cross the Mara river between Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.
Guided Walking Safaris
The Serengeti National Park offers guided walking safaris in the Serengeti National Park that may range from 2 day experiences to a full week. Cover terrain that reaches beyond what you will see seated in a safari vehicle and witness nature up close and personal for hours on end.
Hot Air Balloon Experience
Take to the skies in one of the most amazing safari experiences one can have. A hot air balloon ride, will take you over the savannahs and woodland areas of the great Serengeti National Park, with the opportunity to spot animals near and far.
Cultural Tours
Visit local communities and spend time immersed in Maasai Culture, learning traditions and timeless rituals as you see how they are integrated into today’s society.