Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is a world-class safari destination that has registered several wildlife movies being recorded there. It is perfect for filming because of its vast savannah plains that are filled with a high concentration of predators, blue wildebeests and many other animals which make it an extraordinary wildlife space. Located in northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park stretches from the northeast Simiyu region to the eastern Mara region. It covers a wide area of 14,763 sq. km. The park was established in 1940 and got its name from the local word “siringet” which is used by the Maasai and translates as “the place where the land runs on forever”.

Serengeti National Park is renowned for its large population of predators. It is home to over 3,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 3,500 spotted hyenas, and 550 cheetahs. Other carnivores in the park include honey badger, striped hyena, African golden wolf, black-backed jackal, and serval. Elephants and buffaloes are abundant while rhinos are present although they are occasionally sighted. This makes all the big five present in the park. Together with the Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park is a highlight for the Great Wildebeest migration which involves countless wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. There are over 500 bird species in Serengeti National Park including the Secretary bird, grey-crested helmet shrike, yellow-throated sandgrouse, Hildebrant’s starling, and usambiro barbet. Some of the Tanzanian endemics in the park are the rufous-tailed weaver, grey-breasted spurfowl, and Fischer’s lovebird.

Morning game drives Night game drives Watching the Great Migration Bird watching Hot air balloon safaris Cultural experience with the Maasai

The park can be accessed by road or air. By road, most travelers start from Arusha to Serengeti National Park. The journey takes about 8 hours. By air, you will catch your flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha to one of the airstrips inside Serengeti National Park. Flights take 1-5 hours depending on the specific airstrip you are flying to. On arrival, you will be picked by the lodge staff. Planning to visit Tanzania for a safari to Serengeti national park, we at dvent Travel Center will be more than happy to organize for you self drive safari or driver-guided tour. Simply simply contact us now by sending an email to info@adventtravelcenter.com or call us now on +254-713510387 to speak with the reservations team.