Endless golden plains hosting the Great Migration, one of the most extraordinary wildlife spectacles anywhere on Earth.
Home to the Great Migration
Over a million wildebeest moving across the plains annually.
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About Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations, spans vast, seemingly endless golden plains in northern Tanzania, home to the largest population of lions in Africa alongside significant numbers of elephants, leopards, cheetahs and buffalo. The park's name derives from the Maasai word 'siringet', meaning 'the place where the land runs on forever', an apt description of its sweeping, open savannah landscape.
The Serengeti is most famous for hosting the Great Migration, an annual, continuous circuit in which over a million wildebeest, along with hundreds of thousands of zebra, move across the plains in search of fresh grazing, including dramatic and perilous crossings of the Grumeti and Mara rivers where crocodiles lie in wait. Beyond the migration, the park's year-round resident wildlife and varied habitats, from open plains to woodland and kopjes, offer outstanding game viewing throughout every season.
Why Visit Serengeti National Park?
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The Serengeti suits families, couples, groups and wildlife enthusiasts, for a stay of 3 to 5 days to allow multiple game drives across different areas of the park. The migration's exact location shifts throughout the year following rainfall patterns, so timing your visit to a specific area, such as the river crossings, benefits from local expertise.
Booking well in advance for peak migration months, roughly June to October, is strongly recommended given the high demand for camps and lodges during this period.
How to Reach Serengeti National Park
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Pakistan to Dar es Salaam
Fly from Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi to Dar es Salaam, usually with one connection through a Gulf hub. Check current routes and book early.
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Dar es Salaam to Arusha
Take a domestic flight, about 1.5 hours, to this safari gateway town.
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Arusha to the Serengeti
Take a short domestic flight, about 1 hour, or a road transfer, about 6 to 7 hours.
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Explore
Join game drives across the plains, timing your visit to the migration's current location.
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Best Time to Visit Serengeti National Park
Excellent
Dry Season (River Crossings)
June to October
The Great Migration's dramatic river crossings, the single most sought-after wildlife event.
Recommended season
Excellent
Calving Season
January to March
The migration herds gather in the southern Serengeti for calving, with excellent predator action.
Recommended season
Good
Short Rains
November to December
Lush scenery with good wildlife viewing and fewer crowds.
Good time to visit
Good
Long Rains
April to May
Heavier rainfall, with some roads potentially more difficult to navigate.
Good time to visit
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Travel Tips for Serengeti National Park
A few useful things to know before you go there.
Book Migration Season Accommodation Early
June to October sees the highest demand of the year.
Research the Migration's Current Location
Its position shifts throughout the year following rainfall patterns.
Pack Neutral-Coloured Clothing
Suited to game drives and reducing visibility to wildlife.
Bring Binoculars
Useful for spotting distant wildlife across the open plains.
Consider a Balloon Safari
Offers a unique sunrise perspective over the Serengeti.
Follow Your Guide's Instructions
Important for safety during game drives and wildlife encounters.
Carry Cash for Tips and Extras
Useful for guides, lodge staff and village visits.
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It is one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife reserves in northern Tanzania, famous for hosting the Great Migration.
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