The Serengeti is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national park that offers year-round safari adventures. From June to October, the Great Wildebeest Migration crosses the Mara River — a spectacular sight and the busiest window. Off-peak, the Serengeti still delivers cheetahs on termite mounds, vast elephant herds, and resident Big Five encounters.
What the Serengeti is
The Serengeti ecosystem is in northern Tanzania, bordered by Kenya, Lake Victoria, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national park that offers year-round safari adventures.
The wonder and excitement of a Serengeti safari can be enjoyed in the low season when fewer tourists crowd the majestic landscapes. From June to October, the Great Wildebeest Migration crosses back and forth over the Mara River — spectacular, but also the busiest time of year.
Beyond the migration
Marvel at cheetahs on termite mounds surveying the landscape for prey, elephant herds on vast plains, and other fantastic wildlife. This is a year-round destination and offers rewarding safaris in every season.
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Getting to the Serengeti
The best access option is to fly international into Kilimanjaro International Airport. Depending on arrival time, you may be able to connect to a small plane directly to the Serengeti from Kilimanjaro. If not, an overnight stay in Arusha (a 90-minute drive from Kilimanjaro Airport) is required.
Flights to the Serengeti depart daily from both Kilimanjaro and Arusha airports. Because of the park's vast size, several airstrips serve the entire area. Your plane will land at the airstrip closest to your camp — with occasional stops along the way to collect or drop off other guests.
Top Serengeti activities
Game drives: 7-seater open-sided vehicles with canvas roofs, power points, and fridges for long, comfortable days in the bush close to large herbivores and predators.
Hot-air balloon rides: silently soar over the vast savannahs, spot wildlife, and watch an unforgettable sunrise. Walking safaris: experienced guides help you observe smaller creatures (ants, termites, dung beetles) and teach tracking by footprint and droppings.
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