Serengeti National Park
Vast savannas hosting the Great Migration of 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra.
Established
1951
Area
14,750 km²
Entry fee
$60–$70 per adult per day
Best time to visit
June to October (dry season, migration river crossings)
About Serengeti National Park
Serengeti is one of Africa's most iconic wildlife reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Each year, over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra and gazelle traverse its plains in the Great Migration — the largest overland mammal migration on Earth. Resident populations include lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, and the endangered black rhino. Hot-air balloon safaris offer a uniquely panoramic vantage point.
Top highlights
- ✓Great Migration river crossings (Jul–Oct)
- ✓Big Five wildlife viewing
- ✓Hot-air balloon safari
- ✓Seronera Valley
- ✓Endless savanna landscapes
Practical info
- Nearest city
- Arusha, Tanzania
- Nearest airport
- Kilimanjaro International (JRO) + bush flight to Seronera
- Official website
- www.tanzaniaparks.go.tz
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