Parks/Serengeti National Park
National Park · Mara and Simiyu

Serengeti National Park

Park type
National Park
Region
Mara and Simiyu
Size
14,763 km²
Elevation
920-1,850 meters
Big FiveGreat MigrationSafariWildlifeUNESCO World HeritageLionWildebeestZebraKopjesSavanna

Why visit Serengeti

One of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in the world, known for the annual Great Migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebras.

Ecosystem & vegetation

Grassland savanna, acacia woodlands, riverine forests, and open plains. The ecosystem supports diverse habitats from short grass plains to kopjes (rocky outcrops). Grassland plains dominate with scattered acacia trees, particularly umbrella acacias. Western corridor features riverine forests along the Grumeti River. Kopjes support unique plant communities.

Best time to visit

June to October (dry season for wildlife viewing), January to February (calving season)

Serengeti in photos

Getting there & practical

Access

Accessible by road from Arusha (8-9 hours) or by air to Seronera, Kogatende, or Lobo airstrips. Multiple entry gates including Naabi Hill, Ndabaka, and Ikoma.

Opening hours

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily

Good to know

June to October (dry season for wildlife viewing), January to February (calving season)

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