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Safari experience in the Serengeti
Serengeti National Park

The Greatest Wildlife Arena on Earth

From the Great Migration to walking safaris on the endless plains, the Serengeti delivers experiences that define what safari means.

The Park

Where the Plains Have No End

The Serengeti is the most celebrated wildlife ecosystem on the planet. Its name, derived from the Maasai word "siringet" meaning "endless plains," describes a landscape of 14,763 square kilometres of open grassland, acacia woodland, and riverine forest that supports the largest terrestrial mammal migration on Earth.

Over 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebra, and 350,000 gazelle traverse the Serengeti in a continuous clockwise journey, pursued by Africa's greatest concentration of predators. From our camp in the Central Serengeti, you have privileged access to some of the finest wildlife viewing on the continent.

1.5M Wildebeest in Migration
500+ Bird Species Recorded
14,763 Square km of Wilderness
7 Unique Experiences

Migration river crossings: July to October

Planning

When to Visit the Serengeti

The Serengeti offers extraordinary wildlife year-round, with each season delivering a distinct chapter of the migration story.

Dry Season

June to October

River Crossings

The migration herds reach the northern Serengeti and Mara River, producing the dramatic river crossings that define the Great Migration. Predator activity peaks and the thinning vegetation makes for exceptional game viewing across the park.

Calving Season

December to March

New Life

The herds congregate on the southern plains for calving. An estimated 8,000 wildebeest calves are born every day over a two-week period, attracting lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and wild dogs in extraordinary numbers.

Green Season

April to May

Fewer Crowds

The short rains transform the Serengeti into a lush green landscape. Migratory birds arrive, the herds begin their northward march through the Central Serengeti, and fewer visitors mean a more exclusive experience.

Ready to Explore?

Plan Your Serengeti Safari

Every itinerary is crafted around the season, the migration, and your interests. Whether you want the drama of a river crossing or the serenity of the southern plains at calving, we will place you in exactly the right spot.