Serengeti National Park
Discover what makes this destination special, when to visit and what to expect on the ground.
Know the place
before you go.
Serengeti National Park offers a distinct combination of landscape, wildlife, culture and travel character. Ndetei Safaris can build it into a private safari, trekking journey, cultural experience or beach extension depending on your plans.
Let the season
shape the trip.
June–October for dry-season wildlife viewing; January–February for the calving season. Migration timing shifts with rainfall, so exact positioning should be planned close to travel dates.
Seasonality affects wildlife concentration, migration position, mountain weather, road conditions and beach activities. We recommend confirming your dates and preferred experiences before finalising the route.
Come for the
landscape.
Wildebeest, zebra, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, elephants, rhino in suitable areas, hyenas and more than 400–500 bird species.
A destination with
a story.
Serengeti National Park was established in 1951 to protect the vast ecosystem supporting the migration. The protected landscape later became part of a wider conservation story involving the Ngorongoro area and the Mara ecosystem. Serengeti was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 and remains one of Tanzania’s defining conservation landscapes. Its name and identity are closely associated with the open plains and the annual movement of huge herds across northern Tanzania and Kenya.
Things to do
here.
Explore activities that match the character of this destination. Availability depends on season, park or marine rules, weather, permits and local operating conditions.
Game drives
Explore the Serengeti plains, kopjes and wildlife areas with a guide who adapts the route to current wildlife activity and park conditions.
Migration tracking
Follow seasonal herd movements where the migration is occurring, recognising that the exact location changes throughout the year.
Bird watching
Look for resident and migratory birds across grassland, woodland, riverine and wetland habitats.
Photography
Use game drives and changing light for wildlife and landscape photography while maintaining safe viewing distances.
Walking safaris where permitted
Experience the landscape on foot only in areas and with operators where walking is permitted and properly guided.
Balloon safari option
See the Serengeti from above on a sunrise balloon flight where available, subject to weather, operator availability and advance booking.
Predator viewing
Spend time in productive wildlife areas looking for lions, cheetahs, leopards and other predators and their prey.
Sunrise & sunset drives
Plan early or late drives for atmospheric landscapes, active wildlife and memorable photography opportunities.
Build this place
into your journey.
Tell us your dates, interests and preferred pace. We can combine Serengeti National Park with other destinations in Tanzania to create a coherent route rather than a one-size-fits-all package.
Let's plan your
Tanzania story.
Share your dates and interests and Ndetei Safaris will recommend the right route, accommodation and activities.
Start Planning