Serengeti National Park Tours
Serengeti National Park Tours provides a unique journey into one of the most famous destinations in the northern part of Tanzania.
The Serengeti National Park is well-known for its vast savannah plains, abundant wildlife and bird species, and amazing scenery. It covers more than 14,750 square kilometers and is also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Attractions to see during Serengeti national park tours
Tours in Serengeti National Park provide an opportunity to discover the different attractions in the wilderness while exploring the different parts of the destination.
Serengeti National Park tours involve seeing the different attractions which include the following;
- Wildebeest migration
During tours, tourists can see the annual wildebeest migration which takes place in different parts of the park.
The great wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park is known for being the largest migration of wildlife in the world. Over 2 million wildebeests move across the Vat savannah plains and other wildlife species like lions, cheetahs, zebras, gazelles, and leopards follow the wildebeest herds as they cross the Serengeti National Park searching for new grazing sites.
The unforgettable experience of the Great Migration safari in Serengeti National Park is done with ranger guides as they lead tourists through the vast plains of the park, where over a million wildebeest and zebras migrate in search of fresh grazing pasture.
Some of the highlights of the wildebeest migration include the river crossing which takes place on the Mara River and Grumeti River and also the calving season which is a time of the year when wildebeests give birth to calves in the Ndutu area.
- Wildlife species
The tours offer exciting wildlife experiences that extend beyond the Great wildebeest Migration.
Many remarkable wildlife species can be found in Serengeti National Park, including the famous Big Five like lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. Other wildlife species found at the destination include wildebeests, zebras, hyenas, warthogs, gazelles, impalas, giraffes, cheetahs, hippos, waterbucks, kudu, and topi among others.
To spot these wildlife species in Serengeti National Park, tourists can go on game drives through the park’s diverse habitats under the guidance of experienced rangers. Every part of the national park from the vast plains to the forested hills and rocky outcrops, offers a unique perspective on the region’s varied landscapes and abundant wildlife species.
- Bird species
Over 500 bird species are found in Serengeti National Park and they can be seen throughout the year they include Kori Bustard, Secretary birds, Little Bee-eaters, Rufous-crowned Rollers, Lilac-breasted Roller, Broad Billed Roller, Black Bellied Bustard, African Pygmy Kingfisher, Malachite Kingfisher, Giant Kingfishers, Lesser Kestrel, Brown Parrots,, Yellow-collared Lovebirds. White-crested Helmet Shrike. Northern Puffback, Long-tailed Fiscal, and African Paradise Flycatcher among others.
Things to do during Serengeti national park tours
Every moment spent in the Serengeti National Park is full of exploration and anticipation, whether you choose to go on game drives, guided nature walks, hot air balloon safaris, or cultural tours.
Traveling around Serengeti National Park offers unforgettable safari experiences with activities to do including the following;
Hot air balloon safaris
Hot air balloon safaris around Serengeti National Park involve tours over the savannah plains of the destination.
Tourists engage in the activity early in the morning and glide over Serengeti National Park as they enjoy the beautiful views at the destination and see attractions such as elephants, giraffes, and wildebeests among others.
Guided nature walks
With the help of knowledgeable ranger guides, tourists can engage in walking safaris during tours in Serengeti National Park.
The guided nature walks in Serengeti National Park can be done by exploring the wilderness on foot and learning more about the ecosystems and other attractions found at the destination. Wildlife species can also be seen when following different trails around the park.
Wildlife viewing
Wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park involves taking part in activities such as morning and afternoon game drives.
Tourists can also take part in full day game drives during their tours around Serengeti National Park. Wildlife species of a variety can be seen during this experience and they include elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests, rhinos, gazelles, impalas, and many others.
In different parts of Serengeti National Park including the northern part of Serengeti, the central plains also known as the Seronera area, the western part of Serengeti, and the southern plains of the destination.
Bird watching
Tourists can search for the various bird species of Serengeti National Park during their safaris in Tanzania.
The best time to take part in the bird watching tours around the national park is from November to April when migratory birds are also present at the destination.
Cultural tours
Tours provide chances for cultural engagement with tribes such as the Maasai people, who live in neighboring villages around the park.
During the cultural tour around Serengeti National Park, tourists interact with the locals and learn about their customs and way of life and also engage in a variety of activities such as learning how to make local food and crafts and visiting the homesteads among other activities.
Best Serengeti National Park Tours
Tours around Serengeti National Park can also be combined with safaris to other destinations in the northern part of Tanzania such as the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha National Park, and Kilimanjaro National Park.
Some of the tours to engage in when visiting Serengeti National Park include flying safaris and also driving safaris. These tours can range from 3 day tours to over 10 days safaris combined with destinations in the northern safari circuit.
During the tours in Serengeti National Park, tourists can use a 4×4 safari vehicle with a roof hatch to see the wildlife species and see different attractions at the destination. Self-drives can also be done around the destination.
The starting point for tours in Serengeti National Park is Arusha town which is located in the northern part of Tanzania.
