A rumble shakes the ground. Not thunder. Not trucks. Hooves. Tens of thousands of them. Dust clouds rise on the horizon, and suddenly the plains shift—alive with wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles galloping in waves, their movement stretching from one end of the earth to the other.
No fences. No end. No script.
This is Serengeti National Park—a place where the wild keeps its own calendar, and the stars still remember what the world looked like before buildings and roads.
Because this is the real deal. The Serengeti is not a backdrop—it’s the story itself. The park spans 14,750 square kilometers of open grassland, acacia woodland, and river systems. It’s not just large—it’s endless.
It’s home to one of Earth’s last great animal movements—the Great Migration. But even without the herds, this land delivers. Lions lounge on rocks. Elephants bathe in rivers. Leopards nap in trees. And you? You just sit there, engine off, camera down, heart wide open.
What You’ll See (And Feel When It Happens)
Nothing here feels planned. That’s why it feels real.
The park holds more wildlife than almost anywhere else in Africa—and it’s not shy about showing off.
| Species | Highlights |
| Wildebeest | Over 1.5 million migrate annually in a never-ending cycle |
| Zebras & Gazelles | Travel with the herds, forming massive mixed groups |
| Lions | Over 3,000—often spotted on kopjes or hunting |
| Leopards | Solitary, tree-loving, and seen near rivers and rocky areas |
| Cheetahs | Best seen in the southeastern plains |
| Elephants | Common in central and western zones |
| Hippos & Crocs | Found in Grumeti and Mara Rivers |
Birdlife 500+ species including eagles, vultures, storks, and secretary birds
And then there’s the stuff that sneaks up on you—dung beetles rolling silently, ostriches sprinting awkwardly, a giraffe scratching its neck on a branch like it’s late for a meeting.
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Game Drives (Morning, Full-Day, Evening)
Serengeti is a game drive kingdom. Early mornings give you predators returning from the hunt. Evenings? Golden light, grazing herds, and slow elephants heading to the river.
The Great Migration (Year-Round, Different Locations)
This isn’t just a thing—it’s the thing. Over 2 million animals move in a circular path through the Serengeti and Maasai Mara.
December–March: Calving season in the Ndutu area (south)
April–June: Herds move west and central
July–October: Dramatic Mara River crossings in the north
Walking Safaris (in designated areas)
Step away from the vehicle and follow a guide into the bush. Learn tracks. Listen differently. Feel how vulnerable—and alive—you are.
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Float silently above the plains as the sun rises. Lions hunt below. Wildebeests scatter like dots. Ends with a champagne breakfast on the savannah.
Serengeti is open all year, but your goals shape your timing.
January to March: Calving season in the south. Predator action is high.
June to October: Dry season. Best visibility, and dramatic crossings in the north.
April–May: Green season. Fewer tourists, lush landscape, and great birding.
The Migration is constant—it just shifts locations across the year. Ask your guide where it is, not if it’s happening.
Serengeti lies in northern Tanzania, bordering the Maasai Mara in Kenya.
By Road:
From Arusha (~325 km): 7–8 hour drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA). Combine it with stops at Tarangire, Lake Manyara, or Ngorongoro Crater.
By Air:
Daily flights from Arusha, Zanzibar, or Dar es Salaam land at Seronera, Kogatende, Ndutu, and other airstrips inside the park. Flight time: ~1.5 hours.
By Safari Tour:
Most visitors come with a tour operator handling everything—parks, guides, 4×4 vehicle, and lodges.
Once you’re in, the landscape swallows you. You stop checking time. You start looking at the sky.
| Type | Region | What to Expect |
| Budget | Public Campsites, Mobile Tents | Simple, immersive, under the stars |
| Mid-range | Serengeti Heritage, Kati Kati Tented Camp | En-suite tents, bush showers, campfires |
| Luxury | Four Seasons Serengeti, &Beyond, Singita | Decks, fine dining, plunge pools, expert guides |
Many lodges move with the migration—seasonal mobile camps set up near the herds. That’s as close as it gets to sleeping inside the story.
Entry Fees (2025)
Non-residents:
$83 per adult per day
$20 per child (ages 5–15)
18% VAT
Additional: Concession fees apply for staying inside the park
The Serengeti doesn’t try to impress. It just is. Untamed. Unapologetic. Timeless. You’ll leave with dust in your hair and silence in your bones. And you’ll want to return—not for more photos, but because something in you stayed behind.
So—are you ready to follow the herds into forever?
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