Overview
About Serengeti National Park
Serengeti lies in northern Tanzania covering approximately 14,763 square kilometres of endless grasslands, plains, savannah, river systems, rocky kopjes, abundant wildlife and the ever-moving Great Migration.
The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringet, often interpreted as a wide or endless plain, that description still fits much of the park today, particularly in the south, where vast grasslands stretch toward the horizon.
The park offers resident wildlife, major predator populations, the Great Migration, when vast numbers of wildebeest, zebra and gazelles move through the wider ecosystem in response to rainfall, water and fresh grazing also constantly changing landscapes make Serengeti rewarding throughout the year.
On Safari
Wildlife
Serengeti is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife spread across open plains, woodland, rivers and rocky kopjes. Wildebeest, zebra and gazelles are central to the Great Migration, while buffalo, elephant, giraffe, eland, hippo and many other herbivores can be seen across different parts of the park.
The Serengeti is also renowned for its predators. Lions are a defining presence across much of the ecosystem, while leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and African wild dog add another layer to the Safari.
Birdlife is equally impressive, with more than 500 recorded species found across the park's varied habitats. Raptors, vultures, bustards, storks, rollers and many resident and migratory species make Serengeti rewarding for travellers who want to look beyond the large mammals.
Wildlife patterns change with the seasons, and every Safari is different. Vion Africa Travel does not treat sightings as guarantees. Instead, each Safari is planned around the strongest available local knowledge, seasonal conditions and the natural movement of wildlife.
Things to Do
Activities
Classic Game Drives
Great Migration Safari
Hot Air Ballon Safari
Guided Walking Safari
Wildlife Photography
Plan Ahead
Best Time to Visit
Serengeti offers rewarding Safari experiences throughout the year.
January–March: Green southern plains and the main wildebeest calving season.
April–May: Lush landscapes, seasonal rains and fewer visitors.
June–October: Drier conditions, strong wildlife viewing and seasonal migration movement toward western and northern Serengeti.
November–December: Short rains refresh the plains as migratory herds begin moving south again.
Migration locations and river crossings vary with rainfall and cannot be guaranteed.
Plan Your Safari
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Good to Know
Travel Tips
Allow enough time
Serengeti is vast. Spending more time in fewer areas usually creates a better Safari than trying to cover the whole park quickly.
Follow the season
Choose the part of Serengeti that best matches your travel dates and interests.
Stay flexible
Wildlife and the migration follow natural conditions, not fixed schedules.
Road or air
Serengeti can be reached by road as part of a Northern Circuit Safari or by scheduled and charter flights.
Choose accommodation carefully
Staying close to the area you plan to explore reduces driving time and gives you more time on Safari.
Pack for changing conditions
Early mornings can be cool, afternoons warmer, and roads may be dusty or wet depending on the season.
Respect the wild
Follow your guide and park regulations, keep a safe distance from animals and never disturb wildlife for photographs.