SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Size: 14,763 sq. km (5,700 sq. miles)
Established: 1951 – became a UNESCO world heritage site in 1981
Distance from Arusha: 335 km (208 miles)
Most popular tours visiting Serengeti National Park
- 5 Day Tanzania Wildlife Lodge Safari
- 9-Day Safari & Zanzibar Extension
- 6 Days Annual Serengeti Migration – Mara River
HIGHLIGHTS AND DESCRIPTION
The Great Migration: The Serengeti is famous for the annual wildebeest migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles make their way from the southern Serengeti plains to the Masai Mara in Kenya in search of greener pastures. Witnessing this spectacle is truly an awe-inspiring experience.
Big Five sightings: The Serengeti is home to the Big Five – lions, elephants, buffalos, rhinos, and leopards. You can expect to see these majestic animals roaming freely throughout the park.
Hot Air Balloon Safari: Take a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti for a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the park and its inhabitants.
Maasai culture: The Maasai people are the area’s indigenous inhabitants and have a fascinating culture that you can learn about through cultural tours and visits to traditional villages.
Night Game Drives: Experience the thrill of seeing nocturnal animals like hyenas, lions, and leopards on a night game drive in the park.
Hippo Pool: Visit the hippo pool in the Seronera Valley to see dozens of hippos wallowing in the water and interacting with each other.
Birdwatching: With over 500 bird species, the Serengeti is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Keep an eye out for ostriches, secretary birds, vultures, eagles, and more.
Serengeti Hot Springs: Take a dip in the natural hot springs in the park’s southern part.
Balloon Safaris: Take a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti and experience the wildlife from a unique perspective.
Serengeti Kopjes: These unique rock formations dot the landscape of the Serengeti and provide habitat for a variety of wildlife, including lions and hyenas.