Serengeti National Park

The Great Migration is widely regarded as the Serengeti’s ultimate highlight: every year, more than a million wildebeest, accompanied by vast numbers of zebras and gazelles, embark on an epic circular journey in search of fresh grass and water. The spectacle is breathtaking. Massive herds thunder across the open plains, stretching up to 40 kilometres long and covering roughly 1,000 kilometres in total. It is a perilous odyssey. To survive, the animals must outwit predators at every turn—most dramatically when they cross the crocodile-infested Mara and Grumeti Rivers, where powerful currents and giant reptiles lie in wait. Recognised as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Great Migration ranks as one of the planet’s largest and most awe-inspiring wildlife events, and the undisputed highlight of many visitors’ African safari. Because the herds move in a continuous clockwise loop between Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara, you can witness the migration at any time of year. The precise timing each season depends on rainfall patterns, but our experienced Tanzania specialist guides use decades of on-the-ground knowledge to predict the movement with remarkable accuracy.

You can witness the wildebeest migration anytime of the year, since the animals migrate in a circle between the Serengeti and Masai Mara (Kenya). The exact timing of the Serengeti wildebeest migration depends upon the rainfall patterns each year. Thanks to our experienced Tanzania Specialist guides, we are able to make a fairly accurate prediction.

Serengeti National Park is far more than just the Great Migration. It is one of Africa’s most diverse and breathtaking destinations, where endless plains, dramatic landscapes and an extraordinary wealth of wildlife come together like nowhere else on the continent. The open savannahs teem with predators: more than 4,000 lions, around 1,000 leopards, 225 cheetahs and some 3,500 hyenas. Their numbers are no coincidence — the vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and buffalo provide an abundance of prey that supports one of the highest concentrations of carnivores in Africa. The park is also one of the finest places on earth to see the legendary Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino — along with almost every iconic African mammal. Even rarer species such as the pangolin, East African oryx and African wild dog can be found here. The landscapes themselves are endlessly captivating. From classic acacia-dotted savannahs and golden grasslands to rugged granite kopjes, forested hills, sparkling lakes and hidden swamps, each corner of the Serengeti has its own unique character and atmosphere. This remarkable variety of habitats and species earned the park its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and for many travellers, it is a place that truly touches the soul.

The captivating landscapes of the Serengeti National Park vary from savannas with acacia trees and vast grasslands to rising mountains, lakes and swamps. Each area is unique and has its own atmosphere. Because of its natural beauty and variety of plants and animals, the park is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place definitely touches your soul.

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