Best known for the iconic Great Migration, a Serengeti Safari is a classic
Spanning an area of 30,000 square kilometres in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti is quintessential Africa. Expect acacia plains that roll to the horizon, china-blue skies, seas of waving grass, and exceptional densities of wildlife. The annual Great Migration with millions of wildebeest thunders across the savanna, followed by hungry predators picking off the weak and young. It’s not hard to see why the Serengeti is one of the most popular parks on the continent. But not to worry, we know exactly where to go to beat the infamous crowds on a trip to Serengeti National Park.
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Famous for the mighty Great Migration, wildebeest-watching is high on the list of most who visit the Serengeti. The location of the herds differs by month but as a rough guide, you’ll catch the famous river crossings in the north from July to October and the calving and birthing season in the south from December to March. Visit at other times and the herds will be in the Western Corridor (April to June) or travelling back through the central areas. Game drives are available from almost every lodge in the Serengeti. All offer camera-snapping sightings of four out of the Big Five (sadly rhino sightings are rare), as well as cheetah, zebra, giraffe and all the smaller game, whether you choose a morning or afternoon drive or an all-day expedition with a picnic. Night drives and walking safaris are less common but can be done from some camps, and other location-specific activities include hot air ballooning (usually the north), horseback safaris (west), cultural visits and community projects. If this list of activities doesn’t make you swoon…
The Serengeti is the stuff bucket-list dreams are made of. Where else can you see all the mighty members of the Big Five, witness the Great Migration, hot air balloon across the plains and try a walking safari?
Even if your heart is set on seeing the Great Migration, combine a few days wildebeest-watching with a visit to another area to see the real magic of a safari in Serengeti National Park. The big cats in the eastern Serengeti or hot air ballooning in the Grumeti Private Reserve in the west might just be enough to tempt you…
The river crossings of the Great Migration continue to be extremely popular, attracting enormous numbers of people. We’ll help you find the most exclusive camps and the best guides, but be prepared to share your space with a few other safari-goers on your Serengeti trip.
Wet Season
Temperatures are high with plenty of sun, rainfall usually takes the form of sporadic afternoon showers.
Wildlife has spread out over a large area, making game a little more difficult to spot.
An interesting time for photography, the park is at its most spectacular visually, with plenty of sunshine hours in between the rainfall.
The park is green and in bloom with migratory birds present in breeding colours.
Insect numbers increase at this time of year, so have your repellent close to hand.
Wet Season
Temperatures are high with plenty of sun, rainfall usually takes the form of sporadic afternoon showers.
Wildlife has spread out over a large area, making game a little more difficult to spot.
An interesting time for photography, the park is at its most spectacular visually, with plenty of sunshine hours in between the rainfall.
The park is green and in bloom with migratory birds present in breeding colours.
Insect numbers increase at this time of year, so have your repellent close to hand.
Wet Season
Hot temperatures with plenty of sunshine, rain can fall for prolonged periods making safari a gamble during this period.
Wildlife has spread out over a large area, making game a little more difficult to spot.
An interesting time for photography, the park is at its most spectacular visually, with plenty of sunshine hours in between the rainfall.
Known as the 'Emerald season', the park is beautiful and green with migratory birds present.
Insect numbers increase at this time of year, so have your repellent close to hand.
Wet Season
Hot temperatures with plenty of sunshine, rain can fall for prolonged periods making safari a gamble during this period.
Wildlife has spread out over a large area, making game a little more difficult to spot.
An interesting time for photography, the park is at its most spectacular visually, with plenty of sunshine hours in between the rainfall.
Known as the 'Emerald season', the park is beautiful and green with migratory birds present.
Insect numbers increase at this time of year, so have your repellent close to hand.
Wet Season
The end of the wet and the start of the dry season, with a handful of afternoon showers, humidity is low and temperatures are hot.
wildlife viewing can be difficult with animals spread over vast tracts of land.
Migratory birds fly North over the course of the month, lowering birding from exceptional to excellent.
Dry Season
The start of the dry season, temperatures are hot, humidity is low and rainfall is unlikely.
The ideal time of year for a walking safari and fly-camping, if you are feeling a little more adventurous.
A good time to visit, with visitor traffic lower than conditions dictate.
Dry Season
The dry season is now in full swing, with cooler but still warm temperatures, rain has dried up.
Game viewing should be exceptional as animals congregate around water sources.
The lack of clouds produce incredible night skies, showcasing the Milky Way in all its glory.
Photography conditions are good, the air is relatively thin and still, with sunrises and sunsets being particularly good.
The ideal time of year for walking safari and fly camping, if you are feeling a little more adventurous.
Visitor traffic can pick up at this time of year, leading to shared sightings and a less intimate bush experience at many of the camps.
Dry Season
The dry season is in full swing, with cooler but still warm temperatures, rain has dried up.
Game viewing should be exceptional as animals congregate around water sources.
The lack of clouds produce incredible night skies, showcasing the Milky Way in all its glory.
Photography conditions are good, the air is relatively thin and still, with sunrises and sunsets being particularly good.
The ideal time of year for walking safari and fly camping, if you are feeling a little more adventurous.
Visitor traffic can pick up at this time of year, leading to shared sightings and a less intimate bush experience at many of the camps.
Dry Season
The dry season is in full swing, with cooler but still warm temperatures, rain has dried up.
Game viewing should be exceptional as animals congregate around water sources.
The lack of clouds produce incredible night skies, showcasing the Milky Way in all its glory.
Photography conditions are good, the air is relatively thin and still, with sunrises and sunsets being particularly good.
The ideal time of year for walking safari and fly camping, if you are feeling a little more adventurous.
Visitor traffic can pick up at this time of year, leading to shared sightings and a less intimate bush experience at many of the camps.
Dry Season
The dry season is coming to an end, temperatures and humidity rise before the first afternoon showers fall.
Game viewing should be exceptional as animals congregate around water sources.
A difficult month to predict changes on the ground with uncertain rainfall transforming the dry dusty landscape.
If you don't mind the heat, a great time to visit with tourist numbers dropping drastically in the park.
Dry Season
The wet season has arrived bring with it higher temperatures and usually short afternoon rainfall.
Game viewing is still good with animals slowly spreading out as food and water becomes readily available.
The migratory birds begin to return as the park transforms, with new greenery ushering in a time of plenty.
If you don't mind the weather, a great time to visit with tourist numbers dropping drastically in the park.
Wet Season
The wet season has arrived bring with it higher temperatures and usually short afternoon rainfall.
Game viewing is still good with animals slowly spreading out as food and water becomes readily available.
The park is green and in bloom with migratory birds present in breeding colours.
If you don't mind the weather, a great time to visit with tourist numbers dropping drastically in the park.
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