Serengeti
National Park
Serengeti National Park, spread across 14,763 square kilometres of northern Tanzania, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its epic landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Its vast savannahs, punctuated with acacia trees and kopjes, create a picturesque backdrop for one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. The park is a beacon for wildlife enthusiasts worldwide and is home to the famous African “Big Five” – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo.
The park is most famous for the Great Migration, where approximately 1.5 million wildebeest, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, traverse its plains annually in search of fresh pastures.
This incredible phenomenon offers visitors unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, featuring dramatic survival scenes as herds brave crocodile-infested rivers and prowling predators.
The Serengeti also houses one of Africa’s largest lion populations, providing remarkable big-cat sightings. Other predators like leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas roam the park, contributing to the rich predatory spectacle. Over 500 bird species flutter in the sky, from ostriches and eagles to secretary birds and marabou storks. Serengeti National Park’s sheer magnitude of wildlife and dramatic natural events make it a pinnacle of African safari experiences.
attractions in Serengeti National Park
Step into the awe-inspiring wilderness of Serengeti National Park, an expansive sanctuary home to 70 large mammals and 500 bird species, creating a biodiversity spectacle unlike any other. Witness the untamed power of one of Africa’s largest lion populations while elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos, rounding out the famed “Big Five”, roam the park’s sprawling plains. Find a cheetah perched on a kopje, scanning the horizon, or a group of giraffes elegantly ambling amongst the acacia trees.
Not to forget the park’s feathered inhabitants, from vibrant lilac-breasted rollers to large secretary birds. Cap off your adventure with a hot air balloon safari at sunrise, offering panoramic views of this wildlife theatre. Every moment in the Serengeti is a testament to the beauty and diversity of life on Earth.
Witness the breathtaking spectacle of the Great Migration in the Serengeti National Park, where each year, over 1.5 million wildebeest, joined by hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, embark on a life-affirming journey across the sprawling plains.
This awe-inspiring event, the largest terrestrial mammal migration on Earth, sees these herds navigate treacherous terrain and brave predators in a relentless search for fresh pastures. From dramatic river crossings, where crocodiles lie in wait, to the raw survival instincts displayed on the open savannah, this natural phenomenon is a visceral showcase of the circle of life. Amidst this grand theatre, predators like lions, hyenas, and leopards opportunistically follow the herds, adding a layer of primal intensity. Experiencing the Great Migration is a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle, etching unforgettable memories of nature’s indomitable spirit.
the great migration
June to February
Most of the year – July to March
14,763km² / 5,700mi²
1,140-2,099m / 3,740-6,886ft
