Serengeti National Park Rules and Regulations

Serengeti National Park rules and regulations are the various rules and regulations put in place to guide all tourists who do visit the park, as well as protect and conserve the wildlife and nature of Serengeti National Park.

Serengeti National Park is the most sought after national park of Tanzania. Serengeti National Park is one of the best and most after Africa safari destinations that more and more travellers do visit to appreciate her immense beauty and diversity. One of the world’s most natural spectacles, the Great migration, takes place in Serengeti National Park across to the Maasai Mra National Reserve Kenya. Serengeti National Park is a vast savannah grassland with endless plains which are dotted with amazing acacia trees and kopjes, and teeming with abundant wildlife species freely roaming the park. Serengeti National Park is one of the best places for authentic Africa safari experiences with high chances of seeing a variety of wildlife including the African big five, huge big cats population, as well as a variety of birdlife and of course, the most amazing natural spectacle the Great Migration.

With so many attractions and activities in Serengeti National Park that travellers can enjoy while on a Serengeti National Park safari, there are a number of rules and regulations in Serengeti National Park put up to protect and conserve not only the wildlife and nature of Serengeti National Park but also you the traveller.

 

Travellers are encouraged to follow these rules set in the park, to keep themselves safe and also protect and conserve the Serengeti National Park and the diversity therein for future generations. Below are some of the Serengeti National Park rules and regulations that you shall have to follow whilst on a Serengeti National Park safari;

• Serengeti National Park is only opened from 6am to 6pm, before and after that there is no entry and exit for the gates are fully closed then. Travellers are therefore advised to plan out their movements to avoid any inconveniences. It is with express permission from park authorities that you may be allowed passage in and out of the park before and past the designated time.
• A speed limit of 50km should be observed at all times while in Serengeti National Park. This Serengeti National Park rule and regulation is in place to reduce and avoid accidents in the park.
• Driving 0ff-track is not allowed. This is only allowed as per permission granted from park authorities and comes with a high fee attached to it. Heavy fines and banishment from the Serengeti National Park re probable repercussions of breaching this rule.
• Do not feed the animals in Serengeti National Park. The animals do know how to get their own food at any one point in time.
• Do not carry firearms in Serengeti National Park
• Smoking in Serengeti National Park is not allowed, as this poses a risk to the habitat and the animals in Serengeti National Park. Smoking is only allowed in designated in smoking areas.
• Camping in Serengeti National Park is only allowed in designated areas.
• Always observe a safe distance with the animals in Serengeti National Park. Cars should be at a distance of about 100m from animals, unless the animals do come up close.
• Animals and all wildlife on Serengeti National Park have a right of way, t all times. This is because the park is their home, and should be allowed to exercise their right over the park. Allow them take time while crossing the park, do not rush them.
• Do not hoot or make noise in the park. These noises can be misinterpreted as sounds to mean something else to some animals, but also stress them out that they may get aggressive.
• Animals and plant specimen collection is not allowed in Serengeti National Park. This is only allowed to visitors doing research with the park, and under strict supervision of park authorities and rangers.
• Littering is not allowed in Serengeti National Park. Leave the park as clean as you may have found it. Drop all rubbish in designated places, including food wraps.
• Pets are not allowed in Serengeti National Park. The park is only for wild animals and should be kept as such.

A number of Serengeti National Park rules and regulations are clearly set out at the entrance gate of Serengeti National Park. Travellers are advised to acquaint themselves with these Serengeti National Park rules and regulations to protect not only themselves but also the nature and wildlife on Serengeti National Park for future generations. The Serengeti National Park rules and regulations do come with penalties should visitors deviate from them.

Serengeti National Park is a beautiful Tanzania safari destination that can be visited at any time of the year, to enjoy the various activities there are in the park including witnessing Great Migration which is one of the Seven natural wonders of the world, game drives in Serengeti National Park, hot air balloon rides in Serengeti National Park, among so many other activities. Get in touch with a reputable tour operator to help you pitch together an amazing Serengeti National Park safari fit for just you.