🇹🇿 Tanzania Savannah Big 5

Serengeti National Park

Endless Plains — The Greatest Wildlife Spectacle on the Planet

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Protected Area 14,763 sq km (5,700 sq mi)
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Altitude Range 920m – 1,850m
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Accessibility 50 mins bush flight from Arusha Airport (ARK) into Seronera or Kogatende Airstrip
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Climate Warm savannah days (26°C–29°C), brisk nights (13°C–16°C)

About Serengeti National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage site covering 14,763 square kilometers of golden plains, acacia savannah, and rocky granite kopjes, the Serengeti is the grand stage for the perpetual Great Wildebeest Migration. With over 3,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 500 cheetahs, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras, the Serengeti provides unparalleled year-round predator drama and luxury mobile tented camps.

Key Wildlife Species to Encounter

Serengeti National Park boasts extraordinary biodiversity and unique habitat corridors. Top species include:

🐾 Great Migration Herds (2M Animals)
🐾 Over 3,000 African Lions
🐾 Leopards on Seronera River trees
🐾 Cheetahs hunting on open plains
🐾 Black Rhinos (Moru Kopjes)

🌤️ Best Time to Visit

January–March for Southern Serengeti calving season; June–July for Western Corridor Grumeti crossings; August–October for Northern Mara crossings.

🎟️ Permits & Park Access

Park Entry: $70–$82.60 USD per 24 hours.

*Valverde Safaris secures all required wildlife and gorilla permits directly on your behalf.

Signature Experiences & Activities

  • Great Migration Safari Tracking
  • Dawn Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Seronera Valley Big Cat Game Drives
  • Olduvai Gorge Paleontological Site Visit
  • Sundowner cocktails in luxury private mobile camps

Featured Tanzania Safari Packages

7-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Signature Safari 7 Days / 6 Nights

7-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Signature Safari

  • • Central & Northern Serengeti
  • • Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari
  • • Four Seasons Serengeti Lodge

Frequently Asked Questions — Serengeti National Park

December to March: Southern Serengeti / Ndutu (Calving season); April to June: Central / Western Serengeti (Grumeti river); July to October: Northern Serengeti / Mara river crossings; November: moving south through eastern corridor.