Game drives in this Tanzanian National Park are extremely popular because of their scenic beauty and a large collection of wildlife.
This includes the big 5, big cats, and lots of other mammal and bird species.
The park has the highest lion population in Africa with slightly over 3,000 lions.Together with the neighboring Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya, the park is the arena for the breathtaking Wildebeest Migration.
During the event, over 1.5 wildebeest, more than 200,000 zebras and different species of antelope migrate on a round-trip from the Serengeti National Park into Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve.
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Serengeti offers unforgettable safari experiences throughout the year. The Serengeti ecosystem hosts a variety of vegetation, which ensures the steady presence of wildlife throughout the year.
However, many travelers avoid the heavy rains between March and May and prefer visiting the park during the dry season – when wildlife concentrate near water bodies and can be easily sighted.
The best time to visit Serengeti is between July and October when you will get the best chance of seeing the great Wildebeest Migration.
During this time, almost two million wildebeests and large herds of zebras are in the northern plains of Serengeti.
You will get an opportunity to see thousands of them crossing the Mara River.
This, in turn, attracts different predators, which make the crossing a dramatic open-air theatre.
In February, half a million wildebeest will give birth. Calving time attracts predators such as lions, crocodiles, cheetahs, and leopards.
With any luck, you’ll arrive in the Serengeti in time to witness the Great Migration, which typically occurs from June to November. This “greatest wildlife show on earth” sees more than a million wildebeest, plus hundreds of thousands of zebras and Thomson’s gazelles, undertaking the long trek to new grazing grounds. Your position in the north of the park is the ideal vantage point to witness this occurrence in all its glory. An incredible sight is watching the massive herds of wildebeests and zebras making the dangerous crossing of the croc-infested Mara River.
First thing in the morning, you’ll view the Serengeti from a unique perspective: high in the air in the basket of a hot-air balloon. It’s an exhilarating tour that most people never get to experience. The route flies predominantly over the Seronera River, the only permanent water source in central Serengeti. Thus it’s perfect for wildlife spotting. The area around the river is particularly scenic, teeming with open plains, acacia woodlands, and hippo pools.
Once back on earth, head out on another safari. This guided walking safari puts you right in the middle of the savanna. It’s an educational experience in which you’ll learn how to track animals, see and touch the flora that comprises the region’s complex food chain, and discover the secrets to medicinal plants that have been used for thousands of years to cure various ailments. Of course, you’ll also do plenty of game spotting as you’re led along by either a park ranger or real-life Maasai tribal warrior.
Then it’s back to camp to enjoy a sundowner and a leisurely dinner to cap your last day in the Serengeti. However, your evening doesn’t end there—enjoy one last safari adventure in the form of a night drive. This spectacular experience allows you to glimpse local wildlife that otherwise wouldn’t be visible. Besides spotting larger animals like hippos, lions, and elephants, the searchlight wielded by your guide will also reveal smaller nocturnal creatures like bush babies and porcupines.
After breakfast, you’ll embark on one final morning game drive in the Serengeti. Then you’ll transfer to the airstrip for your flight to the international airport and your connection home. No doubt you’ve filled your digital photo albums and created memories to last a lifetime. Hope to see you again soon!
