10 Facts About Serengeti National Park

10 Facts About Serengeti National Park

10 Facts About Serengeti National Park

10 Facts About Serengeti National Park: Serengeti national park is among the famous national parks which is located in the northern part of Tanzania. There are different facts about this national park which makes it a major attraction site and they include the following;

Big 5

The big 5 can be seen in Serengeti national park during a safari and they include elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos and rhinos. Depending on the part of Serengeti national park which you are exploring, these wildlife species can be spotted.

The most difficult animals to hunt on foot is one way to describe the big five which many tourists visiting Serengeti national park look forward to experiencing as they drive around the national park.

Wildebeest migration

The great wildebeest migration is among the natural migrations which take place annually between Serengeti national park and the Masai Mara national reserve in the south western part of Tanzania.

This migration involves movement of over 2 million wildebeests from one location to another in search of greener pastures. During the wildebeest migration, the wildebeests are also accompanied by other wildlife species like gazelles and zebras.

River crossings during the wildebeest migration are among the highlights which tourists can experience. These river crossings take place along the Mara river and the Grumeti river where crocodiles wait to feast on the wildebeests as they struggle to make it across.

Oldest national park in Tanzania

Serengeti national park is considered one of the oldest national parks in the country of Tanzania covering over 14, 750 square kilometers (5700 square miles). This national park is also popular for safaris and is visited annually by tourists from different parts of the world.

The ecosystem of Serengeti national park is also one of the oldest in the world and is home to a dense population of wildlife species. Serengeti national park consists of the northern part, western part, as well as the central region which is also known as Seronera area.

Northern tourist circuit

The northern tourist circuit is a description of the wildlife viewing destinations located in the northern part of Tanzania. It consists of Serengeti national park, Ngorongoro conservation area, Lake Manyara national park and Tarangire national park.

The wildlife viewing destinations in the northern part of Tanzania are located close to each other making it convenient to drive from one destination to another while on a safari. Most of the safaris to the northern part of Tanzania begin in the town of Arusha.

All year round wildlife viewing 

There is all year round wildlife viewing experience in Serengeti national park and some of the wildlife species which can be seen in this national park include elephants, rhinos, lions, buffalos, leopard, zebras, wildebeests, waterbucks, hippos, elands, gazelles among others.

Some of the wildlife viewing activities which are carried out in Serengeti national park include morning game drives, afternoon game drives, evening game drives, nature walks, and hot air balloon safaris.

There are also over 500 bird species which can be seen in Serengeti national park around different bird watching destinations. Different primate species can also be seen in Serengeti national park and they include vervet monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys.

Experiences rainy season and dry season

Serengeti national park experiences two seasons which include the wet season and the dry season. The wet season is favorable for activities such as bird watching during the months from November to March. And from June to October, the dry season is experienced in Serengeti national park. 

The dry season from June to October is favorable for wildlife viewing experiences in Serengeti national park. The road conditions are also favorable during a safari in Serengeti national park in the dry season.

Managed by Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) 

Serengeti national park is under the management of Tanzania National Parks Authority which regulates the different activities in the national park and also promotes conservation of the natural resources of the destination.

Many other national parks in Tanzania are also under the management of Tanzania National Parks Authority.

One of the 7 natural wonders in the world

Serengeti national park is also known for having one of the 7 natural wonders in the world. This is because of the wildebeest migration which takes place in Serengeti national park and Masai Mara national reserve in Kenya.

This annual movement of over 2 million wildebeests is a unique natural occurrence which takes place in Serengeti national park.

Home to the Maasai people

The Masaai people are among the locals who can be seen during a visit to Serengeti national park who still practice their culture and they are also known for their nomadic way of life as well as their unique traditions.

The unique way of dressing of the Maasai is another aspect of this culture for example the Maasai jewelry such as beaded necklaces, earrings which are made by the women. The Maasai are also known for their dependence on their livestock such as cows and goats. 

The Maasai Tribe People
The Maasai People

Different activities are carried out during visits to the Maasai communities and these include visiting the local homesteads, learning more about the cultures of the Maasai, watching traditional dance performances among other activities.

Open savannah grasslands 

During a safari in Serengeti national park, it is noticeable how the open savannah covers most of the national park and there are also a few scattered shrubs which can be seen around Serengeti national park. 

The different wildlife species live among the savannah plains and shrubs and can be seen grazing or hunting during a safari experience in Serengeti national park which can be carried out in the morning, in the afternoon or in the evening hours of day.

There are also granite rock outcrops which can be seen in Serengeti national park and they are referred to as kopjes and they include Simba kopjes, Moru kopjes, and Masai kopjes among others.

10 Facts About Serengeti National Park
10 Facts About Serengeti National Park

Serengeti national park also consists of hills and woodlands which can be seen in the northern part of the national park.

Visit Serengeti national park and experience its beauty and explore various attractions at the destination during a safari.

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