Endless Plains, Endless Wonder
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti is the crown jewel of African safaris — 30,000 square kilometres of untouched wilderness teeming with wildlife.
TanzaniaJune to October (dry season); January to March (calving)1 safari17+ species
About Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park. Its name comes from the Maasai word "siringet" meaning "endless plains," and the landscape lives up to that description magnificently.
The Serengeti is the stage for the greatest wildlife show on Earth — the annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra. From the calving season in the southern plains (January-March) to the dramatic river crossings in the north (June-October), the migration is a year-round spectacle.
Beyond the migration, the Serengeti hosts one of the largest lion populations in Africa, elusive leopards, cheetahs on the open plains, and over 500 bird species.
Highlights
What makes Serengeti National Park special?
01
Serengeti Migration
Follow the migration year-round across the Serengeti's diverse landscapes.
02
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera — a natural amphitheatre teeming with wildlife.
03
Seronera Valley
The central Serengeti's river valleys are a big cat paradise, especially for leopard sightings.
04
Balloon Safari at Dawn
A once-in-a-lifetime experience floating silently over the Serengeti plains at sunrise.
Wildlife
Animals in Serengeti National Park
African Lion
Panthera leo
Vulnerable
African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
Endangered
African Buffalo
Syncerus caffer
Near Threatened
Leopard
Panthera pardus
Vulnerable
Black Rhinoceros
Diceros bicornis
Critically Endangered
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
Vulnerable
Spotted Hyena
Crocuta crocuta
Least Concern
African Wild Dog
Lycaon pictus
EndangeredWhat is the best month to visit Serengeti National Park?
Recommended: June to October (dry season); January to March (calving)
Choose a month to learn more
DRY SEASONSHOULDER SEASONRAINY SEASON
Serengeti National Park in January
Dry Season
The short dry season brings clear skies and excellent game viewing. Vegetation thins out, concentrating wildlife around remaining water sources. This is one of the best months for photography with golden-hour light across the savanna.
Photos
Serengeti National Park Gallery
Safari Experiences
Safaris in Serengeti National Park
Where to Stay
Accommodations in Serengeti National Park
Tented Camp$$$$Serengeti Under Canvas
Bask in luxurious mobile camping with the best view of the Great Migration across the Serengeti plains with Samton Safaris!
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Camp$$Kontiki Serengeti
Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp is a relaxed yet comfortable tented safari camp set amidst the sweeping plains of the Serengeti, offering guests an authentic bush experience with modern comforts.
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Lodge$$Arusha Serena
Arusha Serena Hotel offers a serene retreat surrounded by nature, with lake views, comfortable rooms, and relaxing activities. It’s the perfect stop before or after your safari adventure.
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Lodge$$$Four Seasons
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti offers luxury rooms, suites, and private villas with stunning savannah views, infinity pool, spa, fine dining, and immersive safari experiences in the heart of the Serengeti.
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Common Questions
FAQs — Serengeti National Park
June to October for the dry season and northern river crossings. January to March for the calving season in the south, with excellent predator action.
Absolutely! A Serengeti-Zanzibar combination is our most popular itinerary. Fly from a Serengeti airstrip to Zanzibar in about 2 hours.
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