What is Serengeti national park famous for?

What is Serengeti national park famous for? There is also that Serengeti national park is famous for and a lot to see during a safari around the national park when visiting Tanzania.

During tours in Tanzania, Serengeti national park is a destination which many tourists add to their tour packages and Serengeti national park is among the oldest national parks of Tanzania and it is found in the northern part of the country.

Some of the things that make Serengeti national park include the following;

The wildebeest migration

Serengeti national park is known for the wildebeest migration which is one of the largest wildlife migrations in the world.

Many tourists visit Tanzania for a chance to see the many wildebeests as they graze around the savannah plains of Serengeti national park. The wildebeest migration in Serengeti national park can be seen in different parts of the national park such as in the north, the central, south and western parts of Serengeti national park.

The wildebeest migration is a movement of over 2 million wildebeests which takes place annually across the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. Zebras and gazelles can also be seen during the wildebeest migration safaris in Serengeti national park as the herds of wildebeests graze around the national park.

During safaris in Tanzania, the wildebeest migration in Serengeti national park can be seen around the southern part of Serengeti or the Ndutu area around January, February and March which is a time for the calving season. The calving season is an exciting time of the migration to see many predators and also catch the magic of young calves born daily in the savannah plains around Ndutu. There are rains received however during the time of the calving season around Ndutu where over 8000 calves are born.

Wildebeest migration safaris in Serengeti national park can also be done around June July and August when the wildebeests move towards the northern part of the park. The famous river crossings along the Mara river also take place during these months as the wildebeests cross the Mara river and struggle to fight against crocodiles and many predators like lions, cheetahs, leopards to cross to the Kenyan side of the river.

The central part of Serengeti national park or the Seronera area is also a good place to see the wildebeest migration in Tanzania around April and May. Many wildlife species can also be seen during safaris around Seronera when visiting Serengeti national park through the year.

The vast or endless savannah plains

Serengeti national park covers over 14750 square kilometers and its endless savannah plains offer a lot to explore and experience when visiting the destination.

When driving around the endless savannah plains of Serengeti national park during safaris in Tanzania, many wildlife species can be spotted as they roam around the savannah plains. The national park also got its name “seringet” after its vast savannah plains.

The national park is also made up of acacia woodlands, riverine forests, rock outcrops or kopjes and a spectacular landscape to explore at any time of day during a safari around Serengeti nation national park.

Numerous wildlife species throughout the year

Another thing which makes Serengeti national park famous is the many wildlife species found in the national park. You can see so many wildlife species during a game viewing experience around the national park.

Some of the wildlife species which can be seen during safaris around Serengeti national park include the big five such as elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions and leopards and during a safari in the national park you can also spot wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, hippos, giraffes, cheetahs, hartebeests, hyenas, impalas, waterbucks and many others.

The best time to see these wildlife species is during the dry season from June to October when wildlife species due to the heat gather around water sources in the national park to drink water and this makes it easy to see the wildlife species during a safari around Serengeti national park.

Even in the rainy or wet season, you can engage in a safari around Serengeti national park and you will be able to see many wildlife species around the savannah plains. Photography and birding in Serengeti national park is also good during the rainy time of the year.

Many activities to engage in during a safari

A safari in Serengeti national park is something to look forward to when traveling to Tanzania and there are many ways to explore the destination including taking part in game drives during the morning afternoon or in the evening hours of day, taking part in a nature walk and exploring the savannah of Serengeti national park on foot.

Hot air balloon rides are also part of the safari experience when visiting Serengeti national park and you can enjoy an aerial view of the savannah plains of the national park and see many wildlife species and attractions around the destination.

Camping is another exciting experience when visiting Serengeti national park for safaris and there are both public and private campsites to stay at when visiting the national park. camping in Serengeti national park brings you closer to nature and you can also enjoy an affordable safari in Tanzania during a camping experience in the national park. There are also luxury lodges, midrange and budget accommodations found around the national park which offer lodging during safaris in Serengeti national park.

Bird watching is another experience you can engage in when visiting Serengeti national park.

Various attractions

There are so many attractions to see around Serengeti national park during safaris including the Seronera valley, the hippo pool, Mara river, Grumeti river among others.

You can also combine your tour to Serengeti national park with a safari to Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire national park, Lake Manyara national park or other destinations found around the south and western parts of Tanzania and the coastal areas of Tanzania like Zanzibar island.

The different reasons stated above and so much more make Serengeti national park a destination worth visiting during a tour in Tanzania.