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Known as one of the best wildlife sanctuary in the World, Serengeti National Park covers about 14763 square kilometers of endless rolling plains that extend up to Lake Victoria and as well reach up to the Kenyan border.

It enchants travelers with magnificent wildlife that include over three million large animals. The Masai people usually call it siringitu a word which means “the place where the land moves on forever”.

It is composed of two Biosphere reserves and two World heritage sites. Serengeti differs itself from others with a unique environment that has invited movie makers, numerous photographers, Scientists and writers. Its ecosystem is one of the oldest on earth and the main features of flora and fauna, climate have hardly changed in the past years.

To most tourists around the globe, Serengeti is renowned for the great migration of animals (Wildebeest and Zebras). Usually every October and November, about 220000 zebras and millions of Wildebeests migrate south from the northern hills to the southern plains for lush grasses and tropical rains.

Later the journey continues to the north after heavy rain drops between April - June. This annual migration is very strong and pass through rivers and valleys until they reach their destination of interest.

These animals wander through a number of parks, wildlife reserves and other protected areas, but the main best points of view are Serengeti in Tanzania and Maasai Mara National reserve in Kenya.

Serengeti’s lush habitats are home to numerous Wild animals such as Zebras, gazelles, lion, impala, leopard, cheetah, hyena, dik dik, Klipspringer and other larger mammals like elephants, hippopotamus and giraffes. Moreover, 500 species of birds are recorded in the Park including the migrant species.

How to get there

Most safaris to Serengeti National Park start from Arusha town. The best option is to fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport, an airport which is just 46km from Arusha. You can as well land at Julius Nyerere Airport and use a domestic flight up to Arusha Airport.

If not that, you can also transfer from Kenya’s Nairobi city up to an airport in Tanzania and connect to Arusha town by road.

From Arusha to Serengeti National Park, you can take a charter plane to one of the airstrips in the Park. The distance is about 325km and by road it takes about eight hours. Roads to Serengeti are bumpy but a road trip is more rewarding with views of Wildlife en-route. If you are going by road, then it is possible in two, three or more days.

What to do in the Park.

The hot air balloon safari

This excursion is one of the most exciting things to do in Serengeti and a highlight for travelers. Offered in the Northern or central part of the Park, hot air balloon Safari is done during the evening hours at dusk. From the basket of the hot air balloon, views of the park with its abundant wild animals and rolling hills are inspirational.

 

 

 

 

See the great migration

Wildebeest migration is an annual event and includes movement of wild animals in large numbers. Millions of animals shift from one place to another and the migration happens mainly due to climatic changes that force the Wildebeest, zebras and gazelles to travel from Serengeti to Kenya’s Maasai Mara. Best views of these animals occur usually in the morning.

These animals start with a move to Naabi hill in the south of Serengeti (during wet and rainy season), then head to Lobo valley and Bologonja in the northern region of the Park. While in Serengeti, you are not only limited to views of Wildebeests, Impala and Zebras, but also African big fives are common.

 

Visit the Grumeti River

This River is located in the central part of the Park and play hosts a large population of crocodiles and other aquatic species. The place is also good for picnicking and as well a good view point for the great Wildebeest migration. During the migration period, crocodiles are usually waiting to feast on different animals which are in the migration.

Visit the Masai land

If Wildlife doesn’t appeal, Serengeti National Park is also famous for culture. Make sure to visit the Maasai land and have an insight into the beautiful culture of the Maasai. Locals are also available to give detailed information about the varied wild animals in the Park.

Don’t miss to buy some local goods as souvenirs from different shops of Maasai women. Some of these goods like beads are sold at affordable prices. The best time for a safari to Serengeti is between April and May.

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Rwanda Safari Destinations

  • Akagera National Park
  • Volcanoes National Park
  • Nyungwe Forest National Park

 

Uganda Safari destinations

  • Kidepo Valley National Park ( Uganda)
  • Bwindi Impenetrable Park ( Uganda)
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park ( Uganda)
  • Murchison Falls National Park ( Uganda)
  • Virunga National Park ( DR Congo)
  • Kibale Forest National Park ( Uganda)
  • Lake Mburo National Park ( Uganda)

Kenya National Parks

  • Aberdare National Park
  • Amboseli National Park
  • Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Meru National Park
  • Mount Kenya National Park
  • Nairobi National Park
  • Samburu National Reserve
  • Tsavo East National Park
  • Tsavo West National Park
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve

Tanzania National Parks

  • Arusha National Park
  • Gombe Stream National Park
  • Katavi National Park
  • Kilimanjaro National Park
  • Kitulo National Park
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Mikumi National Park
  • Ruaha National Park
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Tarangire National Park

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Rwanda National Parks

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  • Volcanoes National Park
  • Nyungwe Forest National Park

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