Destination

Serengeti National Park

Africa's most iconic wildlife reserve — 30,000 square kilometres of savanna hosting the Great Wildebeest Migration and extraordinary year-round predator action.

Highlights

The Great Wildebeest Migration — 2 million animals

Unrivalled predator action — lion, leopard, cheetah

River crossings at Mara River (Jul-Oct)

Calving season in southern plains (Jan-Mar)

Hot air balloon safaris at dawn

Vast, untouched wilderness stretching to the horizon

Best Time to Visit

Year-round destination. June-October for dry season and northern river crossings. January-March for calving season in the south. April-May is low season with rain but fewer tourists and lower prices.

Budget Guide

Park fees $70/adult/day (highest in Tanzania). Budget camping safaris from $150/day. Mid-range lodges $400-700/day. Luxury tented camps $800-2,500/day. Balloon safaris $500-600/person. Budget 3-4 nights minimum.

Getting There

Bush flights from Arusha (1.5hrs) to multiple Serengeti airstrips — Seronera (central), Kogatende (north), Ndutu (south). Road access from Arusha via Ngorongoro (8hrs) or from Mwanza (4hrs). Most luxury camps include airstrip transfers.