Serengeti National Park
Home to the world's last remaining large mammal migration
Welcome to Serengeti National Park
A map showing the location of Serengeti National park in Tanzania.
Maasai people called this park 'Siringet', meaning endless plains. The Serengeti speaks for itself and with good reason not only the migration of over 1 million wildebeest through its plains and woodlands but also unique landscapes and other spectacular wildlife.
The Serengeti is home to the world’s largest populations of Wildebeest, Zebra, Cape Eland, Lion, Cheetah, Hyena and Gazelles. The scenic beauty of the sky with cool nights and warm days makes your visit to this remaining home for great migration of large mammals incredible!
Climate
The climate of the Serengeti National Park is subtropical, with rain season from November to April and dry season from May to October.
The park is located at an altitude between 1,100 and 2,000 meters with annual average rainfall ranging from 900 to 1,000 mm.
Getting there
The park can be accessed by road and air.
Road. Accessed from all towns and cities to the present entry or exit points/gates namely Naabi Hill, Seronera, Ndutu, Kusini, Kirawira, Handajega, Ikoma, Tabora ‘B’, Lamai, Lobo, Ndabaka, Machochwe and Kleins.Air. There are all weather airstrips in the center of the park (Seronera), in the South (Kusini), in the East (Lobo), in the West (Kirawira) and in the North (Kogatende & Lamai). There are scheduled and private charters from Arusha, Mwanza, Kilimanjaro, Musoma, Dar es salaam and Zanzibar.
Attractions
Serengeti National Park, a world-renown, World Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site that has many attractions than any other national park in Africa. The Great Migration, The Big Five, Unique Bird Collections, Endangered Species, Highest concentration of Carnivores and Herbivores, Scenic and Spectacular Landscapes are some of the attractions one will encounter!
The Great Migration
The great wildebeest migration of over 1.3million accompanied by large numbers of zebra, and smaller numbers of Grant's & Thomson's gazelle, eland and impala with an annual pattern seeking fresh grazing and water. Having a chance of encountering this phenomena gives you a life time experience from nature.
White Bearded Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) form major part of the "Great Migration"
Common zebra (Equus burchelli)
Thomson Gazelles (Eudorcas thomsonii)
Eland (Taurotragus oryx)
The migration follow the same patterns every year when the weather patterns are normal.
Highest Concentration of Carnivores
Serengeti has the highest concentration of carnivores especially all the big African cats such as Lions, Leopards, Cheetah and Spotted Hyena! Seeing these powerful predators hunting and sometimes fighting for the territory all makes your day! Please plan a visit!
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) are commonly sighted in Serengeti plains
Leopard (Panthera pardus) despite their solitary behavior are commonly seen in Serengeti.
Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) are the most abundant of the large carnivores
Silver Backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas) are commonly seen in the park
Largest Concentration of Herbivores
Serengeti has more than 28 species of herbivores including buffalos, wildebeest, zebras, elands, hippos and waterbucks. During game viewing spotting herbivores coloring the endless plains while feeding gives you a thrilling experience!
Elephants (Loxodonta africana)
Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibious) are abundant in rivers of Serengeti National Park
Grant Gazelle (Gazella granti) are commonly seen.
These species of Defassa waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa) is commonly found near water bodies in the park
Klippsringers (Oreotragus oreotragus) are normally found on the rock outcrops (Kopjes) which characterize the park
Endangered Species
Serengeti is one of the last remaining sanctuary for critically endangered Black rhino (Diceros bicornis michaeli) as well as endangered African hunting dog!
Endangered African hunting dog (Lycaon pictus)!
Diverse Birdlife
With more than 530 species recorded one quarter being those migrating from other parts of the world, the park form an ecological important bird area and ideal place for bird lovers! Some of the species commonly seen are European and Abdim's storks, Eurasian Roller, Barn Swallows, Fish & Martial Eagles etc.
Migratory White stork (Ciconia ciconia) are seen during the wet season
Egyptian geese (Alopochen aegyptiaca), Southern Serengeti
Grey Parrots (Psittacus erithacus)
Gully billed tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) are commonly seen in the southern plains during the wet season
Little bee-eater (Merops pusillus) are common in the park
Cultural & Historical Sites
Serengeti is home to many cultures from the famous tribes of Maasai, Sukuma, Kurya and Ikoma. Indigenous maasai ,ikoma use to live in parts of the park before they were resettled outside the park. The present signs which are still visible at famous Maasai Rock Painting, Gong rock and Ikoma ruins marks a special combination of game viewing and human history.
Gong rock in Moru Kopjes, Southern Serengeti
Fort Ikoma is a historical site about Germans in East Africa.
Ikoma Ruins that are believed to have been made by indigenous Ikoma tribe in the North Western Serengeti.
Scenic and Spectacular Landscapes
The vast scenic and unspoiled landscapes among others made this area recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. With its vast plains, rolling hills and island of Kopjes increases the beauty of the park
Gol Kopjes Southern Serengeti; a magnificent landscapes of the park
Mara River through the park is one of the beautful natural feature especially when viewed from above.
Plants and Insects
The park is rich in plant life as well as insects. During the rain seasons the park bust in wild flowers and beautiful butterflies providing exceptional experience to botanists and entomologists
Beautful flowers decorate the park during the rain season.
Activities
Having unparalleled attractions ,Serengeti has a number of tourism activities and opportunities for visitors to get the best wildlife experience! Some of these includes Hot Air balloons, Game Drives, Filming and photographic safaris,Walking safaris, Bush meals and Cultural tourism.
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Hot Air balloon which gives visitor a chance to see the park in a different perspective!.... Seeing it from the top!
A balloon flight; normally conducted during the morning!
Game Viewing by Vehicles
This is major tourist activity in the park. It gives the visitors an opportunity to see animal comfortably from their vehicles. Don't miss come and see!
Tourists conducting game drive.
Spotting the migration!
Professional Filming &Photographing
The park is a perfect place for professional photographing, footages and filming. Come and have a snap!
Filming activity in the park
Bushmeal
Having a meal in the middle of the bush while surrounded by animals, the sceneries and the beautiful sky makes the day memorable!
Tourists having a bushmeal
Tourism Sinks
These designated special areas provides a chance for visitors to stretch and see things around therefore come close to nature.
Tourists stretching and see things around
Walking Safaris
The best way to experience nature is on foot. Serengeti offers opportunity for walking safaris in wilderness and normally accompanied by an armed Park Ranger.
Walking safaris
Accomodation Facilities
Accommodation options are many from extreme air-conditioned luxury to simple camps, lodges and camping sites. TANAPA oversees the booking and management of Public, Special and seasonal campsites, rest house and bandas.
Public Campsite
Shared campsite with toilets, kitchen, dinning and shades
Special/Seasonal Campsite
These kind of accommodation facilities are available in the park. They range from normal to luxury ones.
Seasonal Campsite in the central part of Serengeti
Special campsite in the Northern part of Serengeti
Bandas
The self contained rooms with shower block, toilets and cooking/dining area are available
Rest House
The self contained rooms with shower block, toilets and cooking/dining area
Hostels
These are affordable accommodations for students and low budget tourists
Lodges
The park has about 6 Lodges ranging from 3 to 5 star! These are Seronera wildlife lodge, Lobo Wildlife lodgeMelia Serengeti, Four season safari Lodge, Serena and Sopa Lodge
A lodge inside the park (Photo Four Season Safari Lodge)
A lodge in South Western part of the park (Grand Melia)
Permanent Tented Camp
These kind of categories are available as well most of them being high- end facilities. Some of these are Sayari Camp,Serengeti Bushtops, Kurya Hills, Nimali Mara etc
Permanent tented camp in the Northern Serengeti
A permanent tented camp in the Western Serengeti
SERENGETI TOURIST GUIDING MAP
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