Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is the crown jewel of Tanzania’s safari circuit, renowned worldwide for its vast savannahs, incredible wildlife density, and the spectacle of the Great Migration. Each year, millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains in search of fresh grazing, followed by predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. The Serengeti is also home to elephants, giraffes, leopards, and over 500 bird species. From the golden Serengeti plains to the rocky kopjes and river valleys, the park offers breathtaking scenery and unforgettable safari encounters year-round.

• A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981
• Hosts the Great Migration, one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of Africa”
• The word Serengeti means “endless plains” in the Maasai language
• Home to over 3,000 lions — one of the largest lion populations in Africa
• Inspiration for Disney’s The Lion King landscapes

• Witness the Great Migration (timing depends on season)
• Game drives to see lions, cheetahs, and leopards
• Hot air balloon safaris at sunrise
• Bird watching across grasslands and river habitats
• Photography of endless plains, kopjes, and dramatic sunsets

• Location: Northern Tanzania, part of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem
• Travel: By road (~6–7 hours from Arusha) or by domestic flights to various airstrips
• Nearest airstrips: Seronera, Kogatende, Lobo, and Ndutu

• Wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles (Great Migration herds)
• Lions, cheetahs, and leopards
• Elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes
• Hippos and crocodiles in rivers
• Over 500 bird species including ostriches and crowned cranes