Key Reasons
- Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration
- Excellent Big Five sightings
- Exceptional predator viewing
- Stunning African landscapes
- Year-round wildlife viewing
- Luxury, mid-range, and budget accommodation options
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Northern Circuit
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destination and one of Africa’s greatest safari parks. Covering approximately 14,750 square kilometers, the park is renowned for its vast open plains, diverse wildlife, and the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Serengeti offers exceptional game viewing throughout the year and is home to the Big Five as well as hundreds of bird species.
About the Park
Serengeti National Park safari guide
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destination and one of Africa’s greatest safari parks. Covering approximately 14,750 square kilometers, the park is renowned for its vast open plains, diverse wildlife, and the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Serengeti offers exceptional game viewing throughout the year and is home to the Big Five as well as hundreds of bird species.
Location
Region: Northern Tanzania
Nearest Airport: Seronera Airstrip
Distance: Approximately 335 km from Arusha
Park Size: 14,750 km²
Best Overall
June to October
Why Choose This Park?
Reasons to visit
Safari Highlights
- Great Wildebeest Migration
- Big Five encounters
- Predator action
- Endless plains
- Stunning sunsets
- Luxury safari lodges
- World-class photography opportunities
Best Time to Visit
Seasonal guide
January to March
calving season in Southern Serengeti with newborn wildebeest and predator action
April to June
green season, fewer tourists, and migration moving northward
July to October
famous Mara River crossings and peak migration season
November to December
migration returns south with beautiful landscapes and birdlife
Activities & Wildlife
What you can experience
Activities
- Game drives
- Great Migration safaris
- Hot air balloon safaris
- Walking safaris
- Bird watching
- Photography safaris
- Cultural visits
- Sundowner experiences
- Luxury safari experiences
Animals Found
Big Five
- Lion
- Leopard
- Elephant
- Buffalo
- Black rhino
Other Wildlife
- Wildebeest
- Zebra
- Giraffe
- Cheetah
- Hyena
- Hippo
- Crocodile
- Eland
- Topi
- Gazelle
- Warthog
- Jackal
Bird Species
- Secretary bird
- Kori bustard
- Ostrich
- Eagles
- Vultures
- Hornbills
Climate & Weather
- Dry season: June to October
- Green season: November to May
- Day temperatures: 20°C to 30°C
- Cooler mornings and evenings
Plan Serengeti National Park
Combine this destination with the right safari route, season, lodge style, and travel pace.