SERENGETI, TANZANIA
Our Tanzania Vacations
Serengeti wildlife safari, Tanzania migration
Explore off road in the world famous Ndutu area
Big game safari in Tanzania
Big game safari including luxury private camping
Serengeti vacation in Tanzania, the big five
Explore the Serengeti in a private 4WD
Tanzania biking vacation, explore by bike
See the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Great Rift Valley - by bike!
Serengeti safari vacation, Tanzania
Witness the "Greatest Show on Earth" in Tanzania's Serengeti
Private tailor made Kilimanjaro climb and safari
13 day Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari
Luxury Tanzania safari with Maasai experience
New authentic Maasai experiences in classic Tanzania safari.
Tanzania Luxury safari vacation
A luxury safari discovering the wilderness of Tanzania
Tanzania safaris, northern circuit
Serengeti, Ngorogoro and Tarangire at a leisurely pace
Zanzibar and Serengeti family Safari
Discover the wildlife in Tanzania's famous safari parks
Tanzania family safari & beach vacation
A combination of dazzling wildlife and tropical beaches!
Kilimanjaro summit trek and safari vacation, Tanzania
Hike Kilimanjaro and see wild game on a Serengeti safari
Great Migration tailor made safari in Tanzania
Experience Africa's greatest wildlife spectacle
Serengeti migration safari in Tanzania
Be awed by the ultimate African wildlife experience
Best of Tanzania small group vacation
Great 7 day trip to Tanzania's northern parks
Tanzania safari in the Serengeti
A compact safari showcasing the very best of the Serengeti
Best of Northern Tanzania safari
A private safari through Northern Tanzania
Tanzania National Parks safari, tailor made
Lifetime Wildlife and Cultural Experience in Tanzania,Africa
Tanzania highlights safari
Visit Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti
Tanzania multi activity safari vacation
See the Serengeti differently on a small group walking tour
Family safari in Tanzania
A family friendly tour of the highlights of Tanzania
Tanzania wildlife vacation, Serengeti safari
Some of the best safari experiences in Africa
Northern Tanzania safari vacation
An unforgettable private safari in northern Tanzania.
Best of Tanzania tailor made vacation
Magnificent wildlife, vibrant communities and stunning National Parks
Classic Tanzania safari and beach vacation
Safari in Beautiful Tanzania with Dream Beach Destination
Tanzania 9 day safari
Experience the beauty of the African Wildlife in Tanzania
Tanzania wildlife tour, tailor made
Immersive tour of the best wildlife locations in Tanzania
Highlights of Tanzania tailor made vacation
Wonderful wildlife and meaningful cultural connections in Northern Tanzania
Tanzania adventure vacation
Hike, cycle and safari through Tanzania's National Parks.
Tanzania lodge safari
See amazing wildlife and landscapes in beautiful Tanzania!
Serengeti - A geography lesson
The Serengeti ecosystem is a massive geographical region sitting mostly in northern Tanzania, but also reaching up into southwestern Kenya, where it’s known as the Masai Mara. Taken all in all, the Serengeti spans approximately 30,000km2, but when most people refer to the Serengeti, they’re talking about the national park. Created in 1951, this is Tanzania’s oldest park, which protects 15,000km2 of vast plains and an abundance of wildlife. Its history is not entirely straightforward, as local people were displaced in order to create it. Some of these issues are ongoing as the government considers expanding the park borders towards Lake Victoria, for better water access.Wildlife – What’s here & where to see it
The vast Serengeti Plains are home to the world’s largest herds of hoofed animals in the wild. Here you can see zebra, wildebeest and gazelle in dizzy-making quantities, and also large numbers of giraffe, buffalo and warthog. In the acacia woodland, Kirk’s dik-dik, oribi and roan hide, whilst herds of elephant feed on the fringes.During the annual Great Migration, these herds get moving, as over a million wildebeest, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of gazelles, zebra and eland, loop north into Kenya’s Masai Mara in search of green pastures. From as early as December this extraordinary exodus is thundering through the southern Serengeti and by July it’s arrived in the north Serengeti, eagerly awaited by crocodiles, lions, cheetahs and hyenas, who all wait to pick off a meal at key vulnerable points. The Mara River crossing is one of those, but the Mbalageti and Grumeti Rivers serve up similar drama, too.
Best time to visit the Serengeti
July and August are peak season, when visitor numbers swell and temperatures soar up to 30°C. Come in late June or September to catch the river crossings without the biggest crowds. Many people avoid the rainy season, from March to early May, although there is still great wildlife to be seen, with trips often much cheaper. Short rains fall November to December, refreshing the landscape; and in January and February it’s green and gorgeous with recently born animals adding to the spectacle.
Our top Tanzania Vacation
Serengeti wildlife safari, Tanzania migration
Explore off road in the world famous Ndutu area
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
“The Great Migration moves constantly so you have it from December to March in the southern Serengeti – you can find the wildlife there quite easily. They tend to give birth at the beginning of the year, then move north and west, though they are more spread out so it’s not such a spectacle – but you can still find them. Then from July to October they are in Kenya, but they are also in the very north of the Serengeti, which is just as good a place to see the migration.”
Where to stay & what to do
The Serengeti has camps and lodges to suit all tastes and budgets, and numerous vacation options. You can choose between luxury safari camping, hotels or ecolodges, a small group tour or a tailor made trip with your own driver guide. This last option is ideal if traveling with children, as you can go at your own pace. The best sights in the Serengeti and Tanzania’s larger northern circuit are all fairly close to each other, so it’s easier to break up the journey and keep drive times to a minimum. Booking a specialist family vacation, whether small group or tailor made, will mean you are assigned a guide who is adept at keeping kids engaged. They will also offer lodges with a pool so young ones can let off some steam after a day in the vehicle.Most Serengeti National Park vacations include a few of the neighbouring wildlife wonders, too, such as Lake Manyara National Park (home to tree climbing lions), Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. If you have more time and funds, take in Lake Victoria, too, or Mount Kilimanjaro. Or head into Kenya! It’s easy to hop across the border to explore the Masai Mara, or to stay in one of Kenya’s 140 conservancies. Here, a la carte safari options that may not be available in the Serengeti, such as night bush walks and fly camping, are often on offer.
Remember, though, that riding around in a jeep is not the only way to experience this region. One of the most exciting ways to see the Serengeti is from a saddle, with wonderful cycling vacations on offer which combine off road biking with traditional game drives. Guided walking safaris are also becoming available now in the Serengeti – another great way to get close to this vast landscape and reach the remote areas a safari car can’t.