This is the ultimate park for safari experience, it is every visitors desire to see the “land of endless plains” as it is known by the nomadic Masaai who are found here. Serengeti covers an area of 14,760sq km. It is famed for the annual wildebeest migration and its wildlife density. The landscape can roughly be divided into short grass plains and woodland area. There is a common misconception that during the annual migration in late July, the park is virtually empty. In fact, the “migration” typically involves wildebeests and a couple of hundred zebras. Therefore, when the migration is over, there is a lot of resident wildlife to be seen and photographed.
How to get to Serengeti: It is a 6-7 hour journey by road or you can fly to any one of several airstrips in Serengeti (several flights daily).
What to do: Game drive, balloon ride, see the kopjes (rock outcroppings), walking safari and night game drives outside the park.
When to go: Year around.
Where to stay: There are a number of options to suit any budget. We recommend:-
1. Inside the park
- Central Serengeti
- Seronera Wildlife Lodge: www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com
- Serengeti Sopa Lodge: www.sopalodges.com
- Serengeti Serena Lodge: www.serenahotels.com
- Serengeti Kati Kati Camp: www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
- Olakira Camp: www.asiliaafrica.com
- Western Serengeti
- Mbalageti Tented Camp: www.mbalageti.com
- Soroi Serengeti: www.mbalimbali.com
- Kirawira luxury Tented Camp: www.serenahotels.com
- Serengeti Grumeti Camp: www.andbeyondafrica.com
- Northern Serengeti
- MbuziMawe Tented Camp: www.serenahotels.com
- Bilila Lodge: www.bililalodgeserengeti.com
- Lobo Wildlife Lodge: www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com
- Serengeti Migration Camp: www.elewana.com
- Sayari Camp: www.asiliaafrica.com
- Serengeti Bushtops: www.orion-hotels.net
- Southern Serengeti
- Dunia Camp: www.asiliaafrica.com
- Serengeti Kusini Camp: www.sanctuaryretreats.com
- Serengeti under canvas: www.andbeyondafrica.com
{This is a seasonal camp as it moves, ask us for its location when booking}
2. Outside the park
- Ecolodge Africa: www.ecolodgeafrica.com
- SingitaGrumeti Reserves: www.singita.com
- Kleins Camp: www.andbeyondafrica.com
- Buffalo Luxury Camp: www.buffaloluxurycamp.com
Experiencing Serengeti: Due to the distance from Arusha, this park is seldom planned as a visit on very first day of a safari unless flights to Serengeti are planned. For this reason you need to consult our safari consultant to plan the right program for you. Depending on the time of visit, we recommend a minimum of two or more nights. Ask us for more details and ideas.
