Tanzania · Safari destination
Serengeti National Park safari
The stage for the Great Migration and endless plains of wildlife.
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About Serengeti National Park
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.
Landscape
Vast treeless plains in the south, savannah woodlands in the north, and riverine forest buffers.
Highlights
- The Great Wildebeest Migration
- Hot Air Balloon Safaris
- Big 5 Game Viewing
- Endless Plains Landscapes
- Grumeti River Crossings
When to go
Best time to visit Serengeti National Park
The prime months are January, February, June, July, August, September — but every season has something to offer. Here's what to expect month by month.
January
PeakCalving season in the south. Excellent predator action.
February
PeakPeak calving season. Lush green plains.
March
ExcellentMigration starts moving west/central. Rain showers.
April
GoodLong rains. Good for birding, fewer crowds.
May
GoodEnd of long rains. Lush scenery.
June
PeakMigration moves to Western Corridor. River crossings begin.
July
PeakMigration in the North. Mara River crossings.
August
PeakPeak dry season. Busy but incredible wildlife density.
September
PeakDry and hot. Animals at waterholes.
October
ExcellentShort rains may begin. Migration heads south.
November
ExcellentShort rains. Green returning.
December
ExcellentHerds return to southern plains.
