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Serengeti National Park

Experience one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife spectacles across 14,763 km² of vast open savannah in Serengeti National Park—the iconic heart of Tanzania’s safari wilderness.

14,763 km

Park Size

June - October

Best Season

Big Five + Migration

Key Wildlife

325km from Arusha

Distance

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Explore Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is one of Tanzania’s most celebrated safari destinations and a world-renowned wildlife sanctuary. Known for its vast sweeping plains, exceptional predator sightings, and the spectacular Great Migration, the Serengeti offers an authentic African safari experience unlike anywhere else.

The park is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five, as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, and over 500 species of birds. Each region of the Serengeti has its own unique appeal—from the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti and the remote Western Corridor to the breathtaking Mara River crossings in Northern Serengeti during the migration season.

Whether you’re chasing the Great Migration, seeking incredible wildlife photography opportunities, planning a romantic honeymoon, enjoying a family safari, or embarking on your first African adventure, Serengeti National Park promises unforgettable game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and some of the finest wildlife viewing experiences in East Africa.

Top Experiences & Wildlife

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Great Migration

Witness millions of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

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Big Cat Encounters

Serengeti is one of the best places in Africa to see lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

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Balloon Safari

Float above the Serengeti at sunrise for a once-in-a-lifetime aerial wildlife experience.

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Photography Paradise

Open plains, dramatic skies, and abundant wildlife is perfect for photographers.

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Luxury Tented Camps

Stay close to nature in beautiful safari camps located in prime wildlife areas.

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Migration Peak - Jul – Oct

Northern Serengeti river crossings at Mara River. Highest drama, highest prices. Book 6+ months ahead.

Calving Season - Jan – Feb

Ndutu area calving — thousands of wildebeest calves born daily. Intense predator-prey action. Excellent value.

Green Season - Mar – Jun

Lush landscapes, migratory birds, dramatic skies. 20-40% cheaper. Southern herds and resident wildlife.

Essential Information
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Getting There

7–8 hour drive from Arusha OR 45-minute flight to Seronera/Grumeti airstrips. Fly-in recommended for remote northern Serengeti.

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Park Fees

$82.80/person/day (adult) $23.10 (child under 15) $59.40/vehicle/day. Park fees are included in all Serengeti African Tours packages.

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Accommodation

Luxury tented camps, Permanent lodges, Mobile migration camps Public campsites from $30/person/night.

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Activities

Dawn & dusk game drives · Hot air balloon safari ($599/person) · Guided bush walks, Night drives in exclusive areas Fly camping Photography workshops.

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Best For

First-time visitors, migration chasers, big cat lovers, photographers, honeymooners, solo travellers, groups. All fitness levels.

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