Serengeti National Park
Welcome to Serengeti National Park. The park is located in Tanzania and is famous for its endless plains. The Maasai people called it ‘Siringet’ which means endless plains. The Serengeti is well-known for the migration of over one million wildebeest through its plains and woodlands, as well as its unique landscapes and spectacular wildlife.
The park has the largest populations of wildebeest, zebra, cape eland, lion, cheetah, hyena, and gazelles in the world. The scenic beauty of the sky with cool nights and warm days makes your visit to this remaining home for the great migration of large mammals incredible!
The climate of the Serengeti National Park is subtropical, with a rainy season from November to April and a dry season from May to October. The park is located at an altitude between 1,100 and 2,000 metres with annual average rainfall ranging from 900 to 1,000 mm.
The park can be accessed by road and air. There are all-weather airstrips in the center of the park (Seronera), in the South (Kusini), in the East (Lobo), in the West (Kirawira), and in the North (Kogatende & Lamai). There are scheduled and private charters from Arusha, Mwanza, Kilimanjaro, Musoma, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar.
Serengeti National Park is a world-renowned, World Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site with many attractions. The Great Migration, The Big Five, Unique Bird Collections, Endangered Species, Highest concentration of Carnivores and Herbivores, Scenic and Spectacular Landscapes are some of the attractions one will encounter!
The great wildebeest migration of over 1.3 million is accompanied by large numbers of zebra, and smaller numbers of Grant’s & Thomson’s gazelle, eland, and impala with an annual pattern-seeking fresh grazing and water. Having a chance to encounter this phenomenon gives you a lifetime experience of nature.
Serengeti has the highest concentration of carnivores especially all the big African cats such as Lions, Leopards, Cheetah, and Spotted Hyena! Seeing these powerful predators hunting and sometimes fighting for the territory all make your day! Please plan a visit!
Serengeti has more than 28 species of herbivores including buffalos, wildebeest, zebras, elands, hippos, and waterbucks. During game viewing spotting herbivores coloring the endless plains while feeding gives you a thrilling experience!
Hippo are abundant in the rivers of Serengeti National Park
Grant Gazelle is commonly seen.
This species of Defassa waterbuck is commonly found near water bodies in the park
Klipspringers are normally found on the rock outcrops that characterize the park
Endangered Species
Serengeti is one of the last remaining sanctuaries for critically endangered Black rhinos as well as endangered African hunting dogs!
Endangered African hunting dog
Diverse Birdlife
With more than 530 species recorded one quarter being those migrating from other parts of the world, the park forms an ecologically important bird area and an ideal place for bird lovers! Some of the species commonly seen are European and Abdim’s storks, Eurasian Roller, Barn Swallows, Fish and Martial Eagles, etc.
Migratory White storks are seen during the wet season
Egyptian geese, Southern Serengeti
Grey Parrots
Gully-billed tern is commonly seen in the southern plains during the wet season
Little bee-eaters are common in the park
Cultural & Historical Sites
Serengeti is home to many cultures from the famous tribes of Maasai, Sukuma, Kurya, and Ikoma. Indigenous Maasai and Ikoma used to live in parts of the park before they were resettled outside the park. The present signs which are still visible at the famous Maasai Rock Painting, Gong Rock, and Ikoma ruins mark a special combination of game viewing and human history.
The Southern Serengeti is home to the stunning Gong rock in Moru Kopjes, as well as the historical site of Fort Ikoma, which tells the story of Germans in East Africa. The Ikoma Ruins, located in the North Western Serengeti, are believed to have been made by the indigenous Ikoma tribe.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its vast and unspoiled landscapes, which include rolling hills, vast plains, and the beautiful island of Kopjes. One of the most magnificent landscapes in the park is the Gol Kopjes in Southern Serengeti. Another beautiful natural feature of the park is the Mara River, which looks breathtaking when viewed from above.
The park is also home to a rich variety of plant life and insects. During the rainy seasons, the park bursts into a vibrant display of wildflowers and colorful butterflies, providing an exceptional experience for botanists and entomologists alike. Beautiful flowers decorate the park during the rainy season, adding to its natural beauty.
