Serengeti national Park

Discover Serengeti National Park: A Natural Wonder

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About the National Park

Serengeti National Park is famous for its incredible wildlife and the annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals move in search of fresh grazing lands. The park is home to the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros) as well as a variety of other wildlife species. Serengeti National Park covers an area of approximately 14,750 square kilometers, making it one of the largest national parks in Tanzania and Africa.

Adventures

Visitors to Serengeti National Park can enjoy a range of exciting adventures, including:

– Game drives to see the abundant wildlife, including the Big Five.

– Hot air balloon safaris offering a unique perspective of the park and its wildlife.

– Walking safaris for a closer look at the flora and fauna with experienced guides.

– Bird watching to spot a wide variety of bird species.

Tourism

Serengeti National Park is a popular destination for tourists from around the world, offering a range of accommodations from luxury lodges to tented camps. The park is easily accessible by road or air, with several airstrips serving the area.

Additional Activities

In addition to game drives and safaris, visitors to Serengeti National Park can enjoy:

– Cultural experiences with the Maasai people, learning about their traditional way of life.

– Nature walks with knowledgeable guides to explore the park’s diverse ecosystems.

– Photography tours to capture the stunning landscapes and wildlife of the Serengeti.

Wildlife

Serengeti National Park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including:

– The Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros.

– Wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and antelopes.

– Cheetahs, hyenas, and wild dogs.

– Over 500 bird species, including ostriches, eagles, and flamingos.

Climate & Vegetation

The park’s vegetation consists mainly of grasslands, woodlands, and riverine forests. The grasslands provide grazing for the large herbivores, while the woodlands offer shelter and food for a variety of wildlife species. Serengeti National Park has a typical tropical climate, with wet and dry seasons. The wet season, from November to May, is characterized by heavy rainfall, while the dry season, from June to October, is cooler and drier.

Accessibility

Serengeti National Park is easily accessible by road from major cities like Arusha and Mwanza. Several airstrips within the park cater to domestic and international flights, making it convenient for tourists to visit.

Activity details

Moshi / Arusha – Serengeti National Park

Set off early in the morning after breakfast and drive to Serengeti National Park exploring the en-route landscapes in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and past the Olduvai gorge – the site where the skull of early man was discovered by Dr. Louis and Mary Leaky. Proceed to Serengeti for an exciting afternoon wild game viewing experience. It is an incredible destination with endless savannah plains dotted with counts of wild game including the Big five namely; Buffalos, Elephants, Lions, Leopards, and Rhinos; great counts of wildebeest, gazelle, Zebra, and many more. Dinner and Overnight at either Midrange or Luxury Lodge in Serengeti National Park.

Day 1

Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park

The day is dedicated to an extensive game drive in Serengeti National Park for both morning and afternoon game viewing experience. The great Serengeti Mara Ecosystem is home to the famous annual Great Migration where Millions of Wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of Zebras, and hundreds of Thompson Gazelles cross the crocodile-infested Grumeti and Mara rivers to Maasai Mara and back which is the more rewarding moment to explore but would require more days in Serengeti. The rare antelopes like Roan Antelope, Klipspringer, lesser Kudu, dik-dik, fringe-eared oryx also exist. The park is home to 500 bird species. Dinner and Overnight at either Midrange or Luxury Lodge in Serengeti National Park.

Day 2

Serengeti National Park – Transfer to Arusha / Moshi

Settle for breakfast and take up the final game drive in the savannah stretches of Serengeti for more wild game viewing opportunities after which you transfer back to Arusha / Airport / Moshi.