Central Serengeti
The Seronera Valley — year-round game viewing with the highest concentration of resident predators in the Serengeti.
Highlights
Best Time to Visit
The Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley) is a year-round destination. The resident wildlife — especially big cats around the Seronera River — is always present. **December to March** is calving season when the herds are on the southern plains nearby. **June to October** is the dry season with excellent predator sightings as animals concentrate near water. The great migration passes through in **April-May** (heading north) and again in **November** (returning south).
Budget Guide
Seronera public campsites $30/night. Mid-range lodges (Serengeti Serena, Sopa) $200-450/night. Luxury tented camps (Four Seasons, Singita) $800-3,000+/night. Park fees $60/adult/day. Game drive vehicles $150-250/day.
Getting There
Fly into Seronera Airstrip from Arusha (1.5 hours) or from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (45 minutes). Multiple daily charter flights operate during peak season. By road from Arusha via Ngorongoro gate: 8-9 hours. Most visitors arrive overland as part of a Northern Circuit safari itinerary.
