SERENGETI TRAVEL GUIDE

There are few places on Earth that capture the imagination quite like Serengeti National Park. Synonymous with vast golden plains, dramatic predator-prey encounters, and the thundering hooves of migrating wildebeest, the Serengeti stands as the epicentre of the classic African safari. Located in northern Tanzania, it is one of the oldest and most celebrated conservation areas in the world — and for good reason.

The Serengeti’s density of wildlife offers a spectacular safari experience year-round. Thanks to its open plains and mild climate, vegetation is rarely too dense to hinder game viewing. Even during the short rainy seasons (November–December and March–April), conditions remain ideal for unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Established in 1951, the Serengeti is not only Tanzania’s flagship national park, but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated for its ecological importance and staggering biodiversity. Spanning nearly 15,000 square kilometres, it encompasses endless grasslands, acacia-dotted savannahs, seasonal wetlands, and granite kopjes that serve as both lookout points and photographic icons.

At the heart of the Serengeti’s global reputation is the Great Migration — the largest land-based mammal migration on Earth. Over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the ecosystem each year in search of fresh grazing, following ancient instinctual paths across Tanzania and Kenya. This epic journey includes perilous river crossings, predator ambushes, and breathtaking moments of scale and movement.

But the Serengeti is far more than just the migration. It holds one of the highest concentrations of predators in Africa, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and the elusive serval and caracal. It’s also home to the famed Big Five — lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino — as well as giraffe, eland, jackals, warthogs, and over 500 species of birds.

Safaris & Beyond provides exclusive access to a handpicked collection of luxury tented camps, mobile migration camps, and sophisticated safari lodges that blend effortlessly into the natural landscape. Whether you seek the intimacy of a mobile camp that follows the herds or the refinement of a permanent lodge with sweeping views, each property is curated to place you in the very heart of the action.