Serengeti National Park
Visited by over 350,000 visitors each year, Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s oldest and most famous park. Known for its great migration of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelle, the park stretches north to the Kenyan border and west to the edge of Lake Victoria in northern Tanzania. The grasslands of the Serengeti plains, the swampy black clay of the Grumeti River, and the open woodlands of the northern Serengeti, are home to a spectacular variety of wildlife. "Predator versus prey" dominates life in the park. Spot a Maasai lion stalking its dinner on the grassy plains, or see the crocodiles lie in wait for a wildebeest feast. A Unesco World Heritage Site since 1981, Serengeti National Park offers the complete safari experience.
Features:
Serengeti Animal Migration Viewing
The annual migration of the wildebeest is one of the most impressive sights in Africa. About 1 million wildebeest are constantly on the move following the path of the rains and the new grass.
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River Crossing Animal Migration
Witnessing a river crossing of the great wildebeest migration is a heart-pounding experience. The path of the migration takes the herds thundering across the Grumeti River.
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Grumeti Crocodiles
The crocodiles that live in the Grumeti River are renowned as the largest in Africa. Feasting on the casualties from the river crossings of the wildebeest they can grow up to 6 meters (20 feet) long!
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Wildlife:
The Serengeti is home to an endless list of wildlife including lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, buffalos, and cheetahs. Many predators can be found in the park, including all three species of African jackal.
Wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, impala hartebeest, topi and waterbuck wander the grasslands.
More than 500 species of birds, insects and small creatures also call the Serengeti home.
Facts:
- established as a national park in 1951
- size: 14750 sq km (5700 sq mi)
- location: 335 km (208 mi) from Arusha, stretching north to the Kenyan border northern Tanzania
Accommodations:
- lodges
- campsites
- hotels
- luxury tent camps
Add-Ons:
- hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti
- visit a Maasai village
- visit Oldonyo Lengai and Lake Natron
- visit Olkarien Gorge and Nasera Rock
- visit Lake Eyasi and the Hadzapi Bushmen
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Sample itineraries:
Classic lodge safaris:
8 Day / 7 Night Lodge Safari
Kiligolf - Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro
6 Day / 5 Night Lodge Safari
Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro - Serengeti
5 Day / 4 Night Lodge Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Tarangire
Lodge Safaris:
9 Day / 8 Night Lodge Safari
Arusha NP - Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Lake Eyasi - Lake Manyara
8 Day / 7 Night Lodge Safari
Tarangire - Ngorongoro - Serengeti - Lake Natron - Lake Manyara
7 Day / 6 Night Lodge Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Tarangire - Arusha NP
5 Day / 4 Night Lodge Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
4 Day / 3 Night Lodge Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
Lodge Set Departures:
7 Day / 6 Night Lodge Safari
Arusha NP - Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro
5 Day / 4 Night Lodge Safari
Tarangire - Serengeti - Serengeti - Ngorongoro
Semi-Luxury Camping
9 Day / 8 Night Semi-luxury Mobile Camping Safari
Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara
11 Day / 10 Night Semi-luxury Mobile Camping Safari
Arusha NP - Ngorongoro - Olkarien Gorge - Nasera Rock - Serengeti - Lake Manyara
Adventure Camping Safaris:
8 Day / 7 Night Safari
Tarangire - Ngorongoro - Serengeti - Lake Natron - Lake Manyara
7 Day / 6 Night Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro -Tarangire - Arusha National Park
5 Day / 4 Night Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro
4 Day / 3 Night Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro
6 Day / 5 Night Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro
6 Day / 5 Night Safari
Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro - Serengeti
5 Day / 4 Night Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Tarangire
Semi-Luxury Camping
9 Day / 8 Night Semi-luxury Mobile Camping Safari
Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara
11 Day / 10 Night Semi-luxury Mobile Camping Safari
Arusha NP - Ngorongoro - Olkarien Gorge - Nasera Rock - Serengeti - Lake Manyara
Camping Set Departures:
3 Day / 2 Night Lodge Safari
Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro - Tarangire
5 Day / 4 Night Lodge Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro
7 Day / 6 Night Lodge Safari
Arusha NP - Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro
Signature Safaris
BEADS OF AFRICA
6 Day / 5 Night Signature Safari
Arusha NP - Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro
ROMANTIC WARRIOR
11 Day / 10 Night Signature Safari
Arusha - Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara - Foothills of Mount Meru
VOGUE MAASAI
5 Day / 4 Night Signature Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro
WOOD COLLECTION
9 Day / 8 Night Signature Safari
Tarangire - Ngorongoro - Serengeti - Lake Natron - Lake Manyara