Serengeti National Park
Tanzania's flagship park and Africa's most famous safari destination, home to the Great Migration and abundant wildlife year-round.
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About Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti National Park is perhaps Africa's most famous wildlife destination, covering 14,750 square kilometers of endless plains in northern Tanzania. The park is the stage for the Great Migration, one of nature's most spectacular events involving over 2 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles.
Beyond the migration, the Serengeti boasts exceptional year-round game viewing with large predator populations including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. The diverse landscapes include short and long grass plains, acacia woodlands, rocky outcrops (kopjes), and riverine forests.
The park's ecosystem supports an incredible diversity of wildlife and is considered one of the world's last great wildlife refuges.
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Accommodation
Luxury tented camps like Four Seasons Safari Lodge and &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas. Mid-range options include Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. Budget camping at public campsites.
Getting There
Charter flights to multiple airstrips within the park. Road access from Arusha (6-8 hours) via Ngorongoro. 4WD vehicles essential.
What to Pack
Neutral-colored clothing, warm layers for early morning, comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, binoculars, camera with telephoto lens, and insect repellent.
