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TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

•Most famous national park in Africa   •Annual migration of 1.7 million wildebeest.  •The largest population of lions in Africa.  •Stunningly beautiful landscapes

SERENGETI PLAINS OF TANZANIA

The Serengeti is the most renowned wildlife park in the entire world. Over 10,000 sq. miles of pristine wilderness play host to the Great Migration and boast the highest density of large predators, including lions, leopards and cheetahs, in the world! Grass plains, woodlands, hills, and rivers abound. The variety and abundance of wildlife here is unmatched anywhere else in Africa. The Maasai translation of ‘Serengeti’ is ‘Siringet’ which means ‘a vast land that runs forever, where endless plains meet the sky.’

TOPOGRAPHY

  • Short & Long Grass Plains,
  • Savannahs,
  • Open Woodlands,
  • Riverine Areas,
  • Wetlands,
  • Mountains

ACTIVITIES

  • Game viewing by vehicle
  • Walking safaris
  • Ballooning is now possible in the north, south, and center of the Park

ACCOMODATION

  • Lodges
  • Hotels

BEST KNOWN FOR


• Annual migration of 1.7 million wildebeest
• The largest population of lions in Africa
• Stunningly beautiful landscapes

SPECIES

Lion, Wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelle, Impala, Buffalo, Topi, Giraffe, Warthog, Ostrich, Baboon, Elephant, Rhino, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Cheetah, Jackal

BEST TIME TO GO

The Serengeti National Park is a year-round destination with access to all parts throughout the year.

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Public campsites.

These are shared sites that are booked upon arrival at the Park and have simple infrastructures of water supplies, toilets, and kitchens.

Special campsites.

These have no infrastructure and are booked for exclusive groups only through TANAPA Headquarters in Arusha.

Seasonal campsites.

These have no permanent infrastructure and are booked by a single operator for a specific period of time, on a renewable basis.

Hostel

The National Park operates a self-catering hostel for student groups, and has a 2 roomed Rest House for individuals. In addition there are accommodations provided by private companies, that range from hotels of the highest international standard to simple

SAFARIS

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