Serengeti Safari Overview and Facts
| Annual visitors: | 472,700 |
| Area: | 14,763 square kilometers |
| Altitude: | 920 meters to 1850 meters |
| Location: | East Mara Region and North Arusha Region |
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| Common animal sightings: | Wildebeest, Grant's gazelle, giraffe, Dik-dik, hyrax, topi, zebra, impala, and the big five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, black rhino. |
| Common bird sightings: | Namaqua Dove, speckled pigeon, rock pigeon, Black-headed Gonolek, grey-breasted Spurfowl, Southern Ground Hornbill, spotted woodpecker, Usambiro Barbet, chalow's wheatear. |
Highlights of Serengeti Safari
- Take a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti at sunrise to see the vast savannah and wildlife.
- Enjoy guided Serengeti game drive safaris with experienced safari guides who will take you deep into the wilderness to spot wildlife, including the Big Five.
- Visit local Maasai villages and learn about their culture and way of life.
- Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras take their breathtaking annual journey between Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
- Step off the beaten path with an armed ranger, exploring Serengeti’s untouched corners, observing flora, fauna, and smaller wildlife up close.
- Embark on a thrilling night safari to witness elusive creatures and predators prowling under the moonlit sky as a part of your Serengeti adventure tour.
- Join conservationists on a unique behind-the-scenes experience, contributing to wildlife research or tree planting to preserve Serengeti’s biodiversity.
Tips for Serengeti Safari
- Plan your visit to Serengeti from January to March for the wildebeest calving season and from May to July for the annual wildebeest migration.
- Tanzania is a malaria-risk country, so visit your doctor before your trip to get anti-malaria medication. Also, always carry insect repellent and sleep under a mosquito net while camping.
- When packing for your Serengeti safari holiday, pack lightweight, earth-toned clothing to blend with the environment so you do not disturb the wildlife or get noticed while on a walking safari.
- Embrace early morning and late afternoon game drives for the best chances of spotting elusive predators and witnessing breathtaking Tanzanian sunrises and sunsets.