Sandwiched between Mara and Simiyu regions, Serengeti National Park is one of the most famous and iconic national parks in Tanzania. The region was used to be the land of Maasais, the rolling plains of the national park were great for their domestic animals to graze.
The name of the national park has been derived from the Maasai word Siringet which means endless plain. The national park used to be a game reserve area; however, it was officially designated as a national park in 1951.
The national park got truly famous after getting featured in a book and documentary that was written and produced by a father-son duo. During 1950, Bernhard Grzimek and his son Michael produced Serengeti Shall Not Die, which made Serengeti famous.
The national park covers 14,750 km2 land of Tanzania and the largest national park hosting diverse wildlife and landscape.; Serengeti is divided into 3 parts; Serengeti plains, Western corridor, and Northern Serengeti.
While Serengeti plains are grassland having very fewer trees the western corridor hosts black clay soil covers the savannah. The northern Serengeti is dominated by open woodlands and hills.
The national park is home to African Big Five, and a great place to spot lions as it has the largest lion's populations holding in its eco-system. The iconic eco-system also hosts a spectacular event, known as The Great Migration.
During the Great Migration, almost 1.5 million wildebeests followed by many other antelope species start their journey in search of water and food. The incredible show starts towards the end of the rainy season, they travel towards the Masai Mara Region in Kenya.
To witness this breath-taking movement of largest herds ever moved on earth anywhere thousands of people book their Tanzania Safari.;
January
Short rainy season
February
Short rainy season
March
Short rainy season
April
Long rainy season
May
Long rainy season
June
Dry Season
July
Dry Season
August
Dry Season
September
Dry Season
October
Dry Season
November
Short rainy season
December
Short rainy season
Viewing wild animals Serengeti National Park houses the highest concentration of large mammals in the world including Big five.
Birds viewing It is the home to more than 500 species of birds.
Balloon Safari Experience the cold morning breezed of vast Serengeti savannah by taking the balloon flight.
The Great Migration The voyage of more than one million wildebeest, zebras and other hoofed animals is one of the world’s largest wildlife spectacles.
The drive from Arusha to the Serengeti is about 325km/202mi and will take about eight hours. Hence the best option to get there is to fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport. Domestic and charter flights between parks are usually booked by tour operators.
Viewing wild animals Serengeti National Park houses the highest concentration of large mammals in the world including Big five.
Birds viewing It is the home to more than 500 species of birds.
Balloon Safari Experience the cold morning breezed of vast Serengeti savannah by taking the balloon flight.
The Great Migration The voyage of more than one million wildebeest, zebras and other hoofed animals is one of the world’s largest wildlife spectacles.
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The national park is the most easily accessible national park in the country. Like all other Northern Tanzania national parks, the park is also can be visited throughout the year. However,
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