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Spanning 14,750 km², Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's oldest park and one of the world's most celebrated wildlife reserves
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's flagship national park, is world-renowned for its vast plains, exceptional wildlife, and the annual Great Migration. The name "Serengeti" comes from the Maasai word "Siringet," meaning "endless plains."
Established in 1951, the park covers 14,750 square kilometers (5,700 square miles) of grassland plains, savanna, riverine forest, and woodlands. It's home to the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa, including the famous Big Five.
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Discover what makes Serengeti one of the world's most extraordinary natural wonders
Home to over 70 large mammal species and 500 bird species, including Africa's largest lion population (approximately 3,000 lions).
Hosts the annual migration of 1.5 million wildebeest, 250,000 zebras, and thousands of gazelles and other herbivores.
Contains diverse habitats: grasslands, savanna, riverine forests, woodlands, and kopjes (rocky outcrops).
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 and part of the Serengeti-Ngorongoro Biosphere Reserve.
Witness one of the most spectacular natural events on Earth - the annual migration of over 2 million animals across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem
The Great Migration is a continuous, year-round movement of vast herds following the rains in search of fresh grazing. This incredible journey covers approximately 800 km (500 miles) in a clockwise direction through the Serengeti and into Kenya's Maasai Mara.
"The greatest wildlife show on Earth" - National Geographic
Calving season in Southern Serengeti. Approximately 500,000 calves are born within a 2-3 week period.
Long rains period. Herds move northwest toward the Western Corridor and Grumeti River.
River crossings at Grumeti and Mara Rivers. Crocodile attacks create dramatic wildlife scenes.
Herds spread across Northern Serengeti and Maasai Mara in Kenya, with some river crossings continuing.
Serengeti is one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino (black rhino can be seen in some areas).
Morning, afternoon, and full-day game drives in 4x4 vehicles with pop-up roofs offer optimal wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
Guided walking safaris offer a different perspective, focusing on tracking, smaller wildlife, plants, and birds with an armed ranger.
Dry season, best for general wildlife viewing and river crossings
Calving season in Southern Serengeti, great for predator action
Short rains, lush scenery, fewer crowds, good wildlife viewing
Long rains, lush green scenery, fewer tourists, lower rates
Experience the magic of Serengeti National Park with African Myth Safaris. Our expert guides will help you discover the park's wonders at the perfect time for your interests.