The Serengeti - synonymous with the infamous Great Migration that takes place every year.  Literally millions of wildebeest, and thousands of zebra and gazelles, trek hundreds of miles across the vast plains of the Serengeti in their quest to find water and richer grazing land.

But the game viewing here is not only just about this naturally occurring phenomenon.  The Serengeti also offers what many people consider to be some of the best game viewing in Africa. 

Large herds of buffalo, thousands of antelope such as eland, impala, gazelles, topi and kongoni, and family groups of zebra and giraffe are closely watched by eager predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena, who are always on the look out for a quick and easy meal.

Rhino, elephant, giraffe, jackal, aardwolf, porcupine, warthogs, baboons, vervet monkeys, serval cats and hippo are just some of the other 70 mammal species that call the endless rolling Serengeti plains 'home'.

Black eagles soar on the thermal currents, circling around in search of lizards and rock dassies to swoop down upon.  Secretary birds strut across the short, shimmering grasslands, and ostriches, with their ungainly gait, run around for no apparent reason. 

Over 500 bird species have been recorded here, making this a bird-watchers paradise too.

Your Serengeti Safari

The Serengeti National Park covers just over 14,750 km², and as well as being a World Heritage Site, it is also one of the largest National Parks in Tanzania.  For obvious reasons, it is also the most visited.

However, despite the number of safari goers that flood here every year, because of the sheer size of the Park, you can still find yourself being on the only game viewing vehicle for miles around.

The Park is divided into 4 main areas - the Southern Serengeti Plains, where about 2 million wildebeest and 300,000 zebra congregate from January onwards to give birth prior to the start of their migration northwards; the central and easily accessible wide, open grassy plains of the Seronera Valley and Seronera River, which play host to the migrating wildlife around April; the Western Corridor - home to the trecherous Grumeti River, which the migrating herds have to cross whilst desperately trying to avoid the snapping jaws of hungry crocodiles; and the extremely remote and therefore relatively unvisited northern reaches, that stretch right up to the border with Kenya and the Masai Mara.

There are a wealth of luxury Serengeti safari lodges and elegant camps to choose from, and you can either decide to stay in just one place, or many people combine a stay in 2 or even 3 lodges and camps in each of the different areas of the Park.  

If you want to follow the migration closely, staying in a mobile tented safari camp would be recommended, as the location of the camps is only decided once the migration is in full flow.

A Serengeti safari will generally include twice daily game drives with your professional guide in closed-sided vehicles, however, no walking is allowed in the Park (there are a few exceptions to this rule, however, which is where a particular lodge is situated in a private concession area). 

As well as a safari in the Serengeti, you can also combine a stay here with time in some of the other destinations on the well-travelled Northern Safari Circuit, including Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, or the Tarangire National Park.

For the ultimate Serengeti safari experience, we would highly recommend a private Land Rover safari with your own highly experienced driver/guide, especially if you are visiting more than one area, or there is also the option for a fly-in safari, which is ideal if you are tight for time, and the best way to travel if you want to visit one of the camps in the remote northern reaches of the Serengeti. 

Getting Here

Arusha is the gateway to the Serengeti, and most visitors will pass through here on their way to or from their safari destination.  Arusha Airport itself is serviced by domestic flights from Zanzibar, but international flights will come into the Kilimanjaro International Airport, about 40 minutes away. 

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Ikoma Tented Camp, The Serengeti

Safari Lodge

Ikoma has 31 semi-luxury traditional meru tents each under thatch with its own en-suite bathroom, modern furnishings and a private veranda. The central restaurant and bar area boast a large camp fire - an ideal spot to unwind with a drink after a long days exciting game viewing.

From GBP £ 68 US$ 105 ZAR 941 EUR 80 per person.

 

Serengeti Sopa Lodge, The Serengeti

Safari Resort

Guest Rating: 4.0

There are 69 standard en-suite rooms in total, all with 2 queensize beds, and tastefully furnished with local fabrics and pictures. On entering the room there is a lounge with a mini bar.

From GBP £ 75 US$ 115 ZAR 1,031 EUR 88 per person.

 

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, The Serengeti

Safari Resort

The lodge has been designed to blend completely into the living landscape. A series of traditional domed rondavels are widely spaced throughout the grounds, which are cooled by groves of acacia trees and watered by sparkling streams.

From GBP £ 107 US$ 165 ZAR 1,479 EUR 126 per person.

 

Mbalageti Safari Lodge, Western Corridor

Safari Lodge

The luxurious safari-style tents each have an en-suite bathroom. The private veranda with its cooling thatched roof is a tranquil oasis and works as an extension of your bedroom in the wild, and offers spectacular views.

From GBP £ 127 US$ 195 ZAR 1,747 EUR 149 per person.

 

Serengeti Katikati Camp, The Serengeti

Safari Lodge

Accommodation is in 20 safari tents, each with en-suite facilities. The tents are large, with insect proof windows, comfortable beds with fresh linens and duvets, and a private veranda.

From GBP £ 162 US$ 250 ZAR 2,240 EUR 192 per person.

 

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