2.33°S, 34.83°E
Serengeti National Park
The stage for the Great Migration and endless plains of wildlife.
Overview
The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's oldest and most popular nartional park, a world heritage site and recently proclaimed a 7th worldwide wonder. The Serengeti is famous for its annual migration of over 1.5 million white-bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and for its numerous Nile crocodile and honey badger.
Highlights
- The Great Wildebeest Migration
- Hot Air Balloon Safaris
- Big 5 Game Viewing
- Endless Plains Landscapes
- Grumeti River Crossings
Key Facts
GeographyVast treeless plains in the south, savannah woodlands in the north, and riverine forest buffers.
Top ActivitiesGame Drives, Balloon Safaris, Walking Safaris, Bush Dinners
Map of Serengeti National Park

Wildlife
Lion
High Chance
Leopard
Medium Chance
Elephant
High Chance
Rhino
Rare Chance
Buffalo
High Chance
Cheetah
High Chance
Wildebeest
High Chance
Zebra
High Chance
Best Time to Visit
5/5
Jan
Calving season in the south. Excellent predator action.
5/5
Feb
Peak calving season. Lush green plains.
4/5
Mar
Migration starts moving west/central. Rain showers.
3/5
Apr
Long rains. Good for birding, fewer crowds.
3/5
May
End of long rains. Lush scenery.
5/5
Jun
Migration moves to Western Corridor. River crossings begin.
5/5
Jul
Migration in the North. Mara River crossings.
5/5
Aug
Peak dry season. Busy but incredible wildlife density.
5/5
Sep
Dry and hot. Animals at waterholes.
4/5
Oct
Short rains may begin. Migration heads south.
4/5
Nov
Short rains. Green returning.
4/5
Dec
Herds return to southern plains.
Peak Season
Excellent
Good / Fair
Wet Season
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