The Serengeti National Park is Africa's most renowned wildlife destination, offering visitors an unparalleled safari experience. Home to one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles—the Great Migration—this vast park spreads over 30,000 square kilometers, rich with endless grassy plains, acacia woodlands, and rugged hills. The park is a sanctuary for an array of wildlife, including the "Big Five" and over two million migrating wildebeests, zebras, and antelope. The Serengeti's unique biodiversity and incredible predator population, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, make it a true gem for wildlife lovers.
Established in 1951, Serengeti has rightfully earned its place as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park provides an authentic African safari experience, with majestic landscapes stretching beyond the horizon, giving visitors the chance to witness nature in its rawest, most beautiful form. Whether you visit during the dramatic river crossings or the calving season, the Serengeti promises awe-inspiring moments year-round.
Renowned for its incredible predator population and as the setting of the Great Migration, Serengeti National Park is a must-visit destination for any nature enthusiast. Its name, meaning "endless plains" in Maasai, perfectly captures the park’s expanse of grasslands that stretch out as far as the eye can see. The Serengeti hosts the largest concentration of plains game in Africa and offers visitors unparalleled opportunities to see predators in action, especially lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
But Serengeti is more than just the migration. The park also boasts thriving populations of resident wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, gazelles, and hyenas, offering excellent game viewing year-round. Additionally, the Serengeti is surrounded by fascinating local cultures, including the Maasai, who live in harmony with the land, adding an enriching cultural experience to your visit.
One of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena, the Great Migration sees over two million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles journeying across the Serengeti’s vast plains in search of fresh grazing grounds. The migration is a circular route that spans Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara, offering visitors a front-row seat to one of the most spectacular wildlife displays on Earth. The river crossings, in particular, are a dramatic highlight, where herds face off against crocodile-infested waters.
Whether you’re witnessing the heart-pounding river crossings, the calving season where newborns take their first steps, or watching predator-prey interactions in action, the Great Migration is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For the best experience, we recommend choosing accommodations that align with the herds’ movements, ensuring you’re always close to the action.