Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti is a vast wilderness where open grasslands stretch toward distant horizons, golden plains meet rocky kopjes, and wildlife moves with the rhythm of the seasons. Covering about 14,750 km², Serengeti National Park is one of Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations and forms part of the larger Serengeti ecosystem. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The park is famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, when huge herds of wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and gazelles, move across the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing and water. But Serengeti is much more than migration—the resident wildlife, extraordinary predator encounters, diverse landscapes, and spectacular sunsets make it a rewarding safari destination throughout the year.

Why Visit Serengeti National Park?

Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration

Few wildlife experiences compare with watching vast herds move across the Serengeti plains. Wildebeest travel alongside large numbers of zebras and gazelles, following the availability of grazing and water across the ecosystem. The migration is a natural cycle rather than a single event, making the experience different depending on the season and location.

Enter the World of Big Cats

Serengeti’s abundant herbivores support an impressive community of predators. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and other carnivores can be encountered across different habitats, creating opportunities to observe hunting, territorial behavior, resting predators and interactions between species.

Explore the Endless Plains

The name Serengeti is strongly associated with its enormous open landscapes. Short-grass plains, scattered acacia trees, rivers, woodland and rocky kopjes create constantly changing scenery and provide different habitats for wildlife. The combination of open visibility and abundant animals makes the plains especially rewarding for game drives.

Discover Wildlife Beyond the Migration

Even when migrating herds are elsewhere in the wider ecosystem, Serengeti remains home to substantial resident wildlife. Elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, warthogs and numerous other species inhabit its varied landscapes, ensuring that every safari has its own story.

Experience the Dramatic Kopjes

Scattered across the grasslands are ancient granite rock formations known as kopjes. Rising above the surrounding plains, these rocky islands provide shelter and vantage points for wildlife and create some of the Serengeti’s most recognizable scenery.

A Paradise for Wildlife Photographers

From a lion resting on a kopje to a cheetah crossing golden grassland, Serengeti offers extraordinary opportunities for photography. Early morning light, dramatic skies, moving herds and wide-open landscapes provide endless subjects for both experienced photographers and travelers capturing memories on a phone.

Things to do at Serengeti National Park

Follow the Wildlife Across the Plains

A game drive through the Serengeti is an opportunity to experience the ecosystem at ground level. Follow fresh tracks, search the grass for predators and watch herds move across the horizon while your guide explains the behavior and ecology of the animals around you.

Discover the River Landscapes

Rivers and seasonal water sources create important wildlife habitats within the Serengeti. These areas attract animals and birds while adding a different character to the otherwise expansive grasslands.

Watch the African Sunset

As the sun drops toward the horizon, the Serengeti transforms into a landscape of warm light and long shadows. Find a peaceful viewpoint, watch animals move across the plains and enjoy a classic African sundowner as another day in the wilderness comes to an end.

Explore Serengeti’s Birdlife

The park’s varied habitats support a remarkable range of birds. Raptors, ground birds, colorful smaller species and water-associated birds can all be encountered during game drives, making Serengeti rewarding for both dedicated birdwatchers and general safari travelers. Tanzania’s national parks collectively support more than 1,100 bird species.

Capture the Great Serengeti Moments

Serengeti provides a constantly changing photographic canvas. Capture enormous herds against the horizon, predators moving through the grass, giraffes beneath acacia trees, elephants crossing the plains and dramatic skies over the kopjes.