Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly one of the world-famous wildlife sanctuaries which his scenic natural beauty is on scientific value. The park is famous with the largest wildlife migration that is wildebeest migration where over 1.5 million wildebeest and thousands of Zebras cross to Maasai Mara. Serengeti is located in the North-Western part of Tanzania along the famous Northern tourist circuit of Tanzania.
It borders Maasai Mara in the North, Ngorongoro in the South and Tarangire on the West. To the Southwest its bordered by Maswa Game reserve, Grumeti game reserve and Ikorongo in the West, Loliondo Game Control Area on the Northeast.
The park has the highest concentration of plains game in Africa. Serengeti national park was established in 1951. Serengeti national park Tanzania covers 14,750 square kilometers, the park forms the greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem that occupies 30,000 square kilometers. The park is subdivided into three great sections those are:
The Central section
This is the most popular section of Serengeti also called Seronera Area. This has the largest airstrip in the park and the busiest part of the park that has most of the luxury accommodation. Seronera river is the source of water for animals making the area to be on high gear with game drives as it attracts more animals.
The Southern Section
This borders the Ngorongoro Crater in the Ndutu area, this is the area where calving season happens in Serengeti. This area is more visited from March to April when the wildebeest migration is on the Southern Serengeti
Northern Section
Where the great wildebeest migration happens in July to August when the wildebeest cross the Mara River. The tourists flock to the Northern sector during the migration season, the sector has more luxury tented camps. The Hot air balloons are also operated for the view of the wildlife migration with an eagle eye.
Serengeti has the oldest ecosystem on earth which has lasted for over the past million years ago. The remains of the early man were discovered at Olduvai Gorge which dated back to 2 million years ago. Even after such a long period the vegetation, climate, and fauna of the park have barely changed. The annual wildebeest migration where more than 1 million wildebeest and other grazers flow from south to the Northern hills and vice versa following the rain patterns.
It is out of this Serengeti national park remains the most remarkable game park not only in Tanzania but in the entire world. Crown as the seven natural wonders of the world, Serengeti National Park is listed as a Heritage site.
The Great Wildebeest Migration is one of the main reasons travelers visit Serengeti National Park. More than a million wildebeest move through the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem together with large numbers of zebra and gazelles.
Wildlife is the foundation of the Serengeti safari experience. The park supports large populations of herbivores and predators, including:
Black rhinos are much less commonly seen than some of the other Big Five species, but areas such as the Moru Kopjes are known to offer high chances of rhino sightings.
Early-morning flights offer aerial views over the plains and can provide an unforgettable way to experience the landscape and wildlife below.
Flying can significantly reduce travel time, with scheduled and charter flights connecting Serengeti with other destinations in Tanzania. There are several airstrips serving different areas, including Seronera, Kusini, Lobo, Kirawira, Kogatende and Lamai. The best transport option depends on your itinerary, budget, available time and preferred safari style.
Planning a Serengeti safari involves more than choosing a hotel and a travel date. The location of the wildlife, seasonal conditions, accommodation availability, park fees, driving distances, and itinerary design can all affect your experience. We help travelers plan Serengeti safari itineraries around: