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href=\"#why\">Why Serengeti<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#migration\">Great Migration<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#season\">Best time<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tours\">Safaris<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\r\n<button class=\"btn\" data-plan style=\"padding:9px 18px;font-size:14px\">Plan your safari<\/button>\r\n<\/div><\/header>\r\n\r\n<main>\r\n<div class=\"wrap hero\">\r\n<div>\r\n<h1 class=\"f\">Serengeti National Park Safari<\/h1>\r\n<p class=\"sb\">Tanzania's Endless Plains<\/p>\r\n<p>Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's most famous safari destination, a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering roughly 14,750 square kilometres of savannah, woodland, rivers, and rocky outcrops.<\/p>\r\n<p>It is home to the <b>Great Wildebeest Migration<\/b> and to <b>lions<\/b>, <b>leopards<\/b>, <b>elephants<\/b>, and <b>buffalo<\/b>, along with cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, and hundreds of bird species.<\/p>\r\n<p>From the <b>Seronera<\/b> plains to the <b>Western Corridor<\/b>, the <b>Mara River<\/b> in the north, and the calving grounds of the south, each region offers a different safari experience.<\/p>\r\n<button class=\"btn\" data-plan style=\"margin-top:6px\">Plan your Serengeti safari \u2192<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"shot\" id=\"shot\">Lions, elephants and wildebeest on the Serengeti plains<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<aside class=\"toc\" aria-label=\"On this page\"><h2 class=\"f\">What is inside<\/h2><nav id=\"toc\"><\/nav><button class=\"btn\" data-plan>Plan your Serengeti safari<\/button><\/aside>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"why\" class=\"band\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n<h2 class=\"s f\">Why visit Serengeti National Park?<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub\">The Serengeti offers wildlife viewing on a scale few places in the world can match.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"m\">Its open landscapes make animals easier to spot, and its different regions mean your safari can be designed around the experiences you want most. Whatever your travel dates, there is always wildlife to see.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"f\" style=\"font-size:20px;margin-top:18px\">The Serengeti offers:<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"chips\">\r\n<span>\ud83e\udd81 Excellent lion and big cat viewing<\/span><span>\ud83d\udc06 Leopards in acacia trees and kopjes<\/span><span>\ud83d\udc18 Elephants<\/span><span>\ud83d\udc03 African buffalo<\/span><span>\ud83e\udd93 The Great Wildebeest Migration<\/span><span>\ud83e\udd92 Giraffes, zebras and antelope<\/span><span>\ud83e\udd85 Hundreds of bird species<\/span><span>\ud83c\udf04 Endless plains and dramatic skies<\/span><span>\ud83c\udf88 Hot-air balloon safaris<\/span><span>\ud83e\udded Expert-guided game drives<\/span><span>\ud83c\udfd5\ufe0f Luxury lodges and tented camps<\/span><span>\ud83c\udf0d UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"migration\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n<h2 class=\"s f\">The Great Wildebeest Migration<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub\">The Serengeti is best known for one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ph-migration\"><\/div>\r\n<p class=\"m\">Each year, more than a million wildebeest, together with zebras and gazelles, travel a continuous loop through the Serengeti ecosystem in search of fresh grazing and water.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"m\">The herds move with the rains, so their exact location changes from year to year. Careful planning helps put you in the right area for your dates.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"big f\">Predators follow the herds, creating dramatic encounters between predator and prey.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"central\" class=\"band\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n<h2 class=\"s f\">Central Serengeti and Seronera<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub\">The Seronera area is the Serengeti's most accessible and reliably rewarding region.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ph-central\"><\/div>\r\n<p class=\"m\">Rocky outcrops called kopjes, river valleys, and open plains support resident lions, leopards, cheetahs, and large numbers of plains game throughout the year.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"big f\">Seronera is a fine place to begin a Serengeti safari, with wildlife to see in almost every season.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"south\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n<h2 class=\"s f\">Southern Serengeti and Ndutu<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub\">The southern plains come alive when the herds arrive for calving season.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ph-south\"><\/div>\r\n<p class=\"m\">From roughly January to March, hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves are born here, drawing lions, hyenas, and cheetahs.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"m\">The short-grass plains offer wide views, and the nearby Ndutu area is a popular base during this period.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"big f\">Calving season is one of the Serengeti's most dramatic and photogenic times.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"west\" class=\"band\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n<h2 class=\"s f\">Western Corridor and Grumeti<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub\">The Western Corridor follows the Grumeti River through woodland and floodplains.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ph-west\"><\/div>\r\n<p class=\"m\">Herds often pass through this region around June and July, and crocodiles wait at the river crossings.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"m\">Riverine forest also brings colobus monkeys, hippos, and a good range of birdlife.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"big f\">The Grumeti is a rewarding region for travellers who enjoy river scenery and a different safari setting.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"north\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n<h2 class=\"s f\">Northern Serengeti and the Mara River<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub\">The north is wilder and quieter, stretching toward the Kenyan border.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ph-north\"><\/div>\r\n<p class=\"m\">From roughly July to October, herds often gather at the Mara River, where dramatic crossings take place.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"m\">Even outside the crossing season, the north offers excellent wildlife and a quieter feel.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"big f\">Mara River crossings are among the most thrilling sights in African wildlife.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"season\" class=\"band\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n<h2 class=\"s f\">Best time to visit the Serengeti<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub\">The Serengeti can be visited all year, and the best time depends on what you want to see.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"m\">June to October is the dry season, when wildlife gathers near water and animals are easier to see.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"m\">November to May is the green season, with lush scenery, newborn animals, and migrant birds.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"chips\">\r\n<span>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Jan\u2013Mar: calving season in the south<\/span><span>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Apr\u2013May: long rains and green landscapes<\/span><span>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Jun\u2013Jul: Western Corridor and Grumeti<\/span><span>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Jul\u2013Oct: Mara River in the north<\/span><span>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Nov\u2013Dec: herds return to the south<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"m\">Timings change with the rains from year to year, so these are approximate.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"big f\">Tell us your dates and we will plan around the herds.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"experiences\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n<h2 class=\"s f\">More than game drives<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub\">A Serengeti safari can include much more than wildlife viewing.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"m\">Depending on your itinerary, you can enjoy a sunrise hot-air balloon flight, cultural visits, photography, and time at <b>Ngorongoro Crater<\/b> or <b>Tarangire National Park<\/b>.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"m\">You can also extend your journey with a relaxing <b>Zanzibar beach holiday<\/b>, or combine your safari with a <b>Kilimanjaro climb<\/b>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"tours\" class=\"tc\">\r\n<style>\r\n.tc{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}\r\n.tc .hd{text-align:center}\r\n.tc .hd .sub{margin:0 auto}\r\n.tc .stage{position:relative;padding:0 48px;margin-top:8px}\r\n.tc .trk{display:flex;gap:20px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scrollbar-width:none;scroll-behavior:smooth;padding:2px}\r\n.tc .trk::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}\r\n.tc .tcd{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 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We plan your dates around the herds' typical movements.<\/p><\/details>\r\n<details><summary>Can we see the Big Five in the Serengeti?<\/summary><p>Lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo are all found in the Serengeti. Rhinoceros are very rare here and sightings are uncommon. Wildlife is wild and sightings can never be guaranteed, so travellers wanting the best chance of rhinos often add Ngorongoro Crater to their itinerary.<\/p><\/details>\r\n<details><summary>How many days do we need in the Serengeti?<\/summary><p>Many travellers spend two to four nights in the park, often combined with Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. A longer stay lets you explore more than one region and gives you more chances to see the herds and big cats. 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