Explore Serengeti National Park
Explore Serengeti national park is a tour around the vast savannah plains in the famous wildlife safari destination located in the northern part of Tanzania. Serengeti national park is made up of savannah plains, woodlands and rock outcrops and so much more which acts as habitat for the various wildlife and bird species found at the destination.
Parts of the national park which can be explored during tours in Tanzania include Seronera area, northern Serengeti, western Serengeti and the Grumeti area and also the southern plains of Serengeti.
Attractions to see during safaris in Serengeti national park
Serengeti national park provides a fascinating mixture of wildlife encounters and natural wonders that enthrall the senses and leave a lasting impression on everyone who visits.
Every attraction in the Serengeti National Park, from the famous plains where the Great Migration takes place in its grandeur to the historic rock formations of the Moru Kopjes and Gol Kopjes, highlights this remarkable ecosystem’s biodiversity and beauty.
- Wildebeest migration in Serengeti national park
The famous Wildebeest Migration, which takes place every year in Serengeti national park attracts tourists and nature lovers from all over the world to visit Tanzania.
The great wildebeest migration takes place in different parts of Serengeti national park and during their safaris in Tanzania, tourists get to experience the migration and learn more about the complexities of migration such as movement patterns and the unique experiences it presents.
Millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores are part of the wildebeest migration across the Serengeti plains in search of new pastures, a wonderful show of nature’s beauty.
The wildebeest herds are known to follow the rains and the green pastures they bring, making them travel a journey that is over 1,800 miles long across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. Different factors affect the movement of the wildebeests such as weather and pasture.
Every aspect of the wildebeest migration in Serengeti national park is powerful and full of raw energy, from the wildebeests’ thunderous hooves to the excellent presence of predators resting in the shadows.
- Wildlife in Serengeti national park
The Serengeti National Park is home to an amazing variety of wildlife and ecosystems, which goes beyond the sight of the wildebeest migration itself.
Serengeti national park is an escape for wildlife lovers and photographers alike, home to an abundance of bird species and wildlife species such as the famous Big Five which includes lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinos.
Visitors can see the wildlife species during their safaris around Serengeti national park as the animals emerge among the meandering rivers, broad savannahs, and plains dotted with acacia trees. Every moment provides an insight into the interdependence of life in this pure environment in the park.
Other wildlife species which can be seen during wildlife safaris in Serengeti national park include waterbucks, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, topi, hyenas, bushbucks, warthogs, elands, hippos and many others.
Everything about visiting the Serengeti national park is a testament to the timeless beauty of the natural world, whether it’s going on a rewarding safari drive across the plains, seeing an amazing river crossing during the wildebeest migration, or just relaxing and taking in the peace of the area as the sun sets.
- Seronera Valley
The Seronera Valley, which is ideally located for game viewing, is a lovely sanctuary in the middle of the Serengeti national park, packed with wildlife all year round.
The vast plains of the Seronera valley which is located in the central part of Serengeti national park are home to a wide variety of herbivores, such as antelope, giraffes, and elephants, which draw lions and cheetahs as predators.
The extensive nature of the Seronera valley which is also a year round water sources gives animals in the dry season a source of water and guarantees frequent wildlife sightings during safaris in Serengeti national park.
The Seronera Valley offers guided nature walks and game drives that allow visitors to fully experience the sights and sounds of the wilderness of Serengeti national park while also learning more about its attractions.
- Gol Kopjes
The Gol Kopjes are a group of granite rock formations in the Serengeti national park that rise elegantly from the surrounding plains and provide broad views of the surrounding area.
Many different kinds of animals, including hyraxes, rock hyraxes, and klipspringers which are uniquely suited to the rocky terrain, find sanctuary in these old outcrops in Serengeti national park.
Hikers can ascend to the crest of the Gol Kopjes to see the amazing light and shadow patterns across the wild terrain and to take in expansive views of the Serengeti plains. The Gol Kopjes provide classic views in the middle of the forest as the sun sets, painting the sky in brilliant colors. This makes it an essential destination for both adventurers and nature lovers.
Activities to do in Serengeti National Park
The different activities to do while on safari in Serengeti national park include the following;
- Serengeti Balloon Safaris
A hot air balloon safari offers an amazing view of the vast grasslands and wildlife of the Serengeti national park.
Tourists ride silently over the terrain as the sun rises over the savannah, observing the wildness below come to life in Serengeti national park. Herds of wildlife species may be seen crossing the plains in the sky, their lengthy shadows striking with the golden sunshine.
The calm of the hot air balloon safari makes it possible to enjoy the magnificence of the Serengeti national park in peace, and the experienced guides can share their knowledge of the local environment and its people.
This magical journey of the Serengeti balloon safari is finished when visitors land and are treated to a delicious bush breakfast served in the middle of the wilderness.
- Game drives
Tourists on safari in Serengeti national park can also explore the vast wilderness in search of the wildlife species during game drives at different times of day.
Game drives are done across the different parts of Serengeti national park with knowledgeable ranger guides as tourists spot animals like lions, cheetahs, elephants, impalas, giraffes, cheetahs, buffalos, hippos, zebras, wildebeests and many more.
- Bird watching
Throughout the year, tourists can enjoy searching for the various bird species found in Serengeti national park.
Some of the birds found in Serengeti national park include Kori bustards, Secretary birds, Grey crowned cranes and many others.
- Guided nature walks
Guided nature walks also take place in Serengeti national park and during this activity tourists move on foot with ranger guides and enjoy wildlife viewing around the vast savannah plains of the park.
