Nothern Circuit
Serengeti National Park
Overview
Established in 1952, Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and scientific value, it has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa. It is home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth – the great migration of wildebeest and zebra.
It is the migration for which Serengeti is perhaps most famous. Over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras flow south from the northern hills to the southern plains. So strong is the ancient instinct to move that no drought, gorge or crocodile infested river can hold them back.
You can witness the wildebeest migration anytime of the year, since the animals migrate in a circle between the Serengeti and Masai Mara (Kenya). Every year’s rainfall patterns determine the precise time of the Serengeti wildebeest migration. We can create a reasonably accurate prognosis because of our knowledgeable Safari guides.
The Wildebeest travel through a variety of parks, reserves and protected areas and through a variety of habitat. Join us to explore the different forms of vegetation and landscapes of the Serengeti ecosystem and meet some of their most fascinating inhabitants.
Wildlife Highlights
Facts About Serengeti
- The park covers 5,700 sq miles, (14,763 sq km), it’s larger than Connecticut, with at most a couple hundred vehicles driving around.
- Famously known as endless plains, typical like in Lion King
- The park has the biggest animal migration in the world.
- The Mara and Grumeti rivers are well-known for the crossings of wildebeests.
- Seronera River is a valuable water source and attracts lots of wildlife
- Retina Hippo Pool, home to about 200 hippos
- Grumeti River and Mara River, famous for the wildebeest river crossings.
- Lobo Valley, great views of elephants and big cats.
- Almost 8000 wildebeests’ calves are born every day in February, the calving season.
- The Serengeti ecosystem is one of the oldest on earth. The essential features of climate, vegetation and fauna have barely changed in the past million years
Activities in the Serengeti
- Night Game drives
- Walking Safari
- Balloon Safari
- Bush breakfasts
What is the travel time to Serengeti?
- Arusha to Serengeti (235.5 Km): 5 hours’ drive.
- Ngorongoro to Serengeti (81 Km): 2 hours’ drive.
- Lake Manyara to Serengeti (179 km): 3,5 hours’ drive.
- Tarangire to Serengeti (190 Km): 4 hours’ drive.
- Flight Arusha to Serengeti: 1 hour (about $270, – per person, one way).
How long should I stay in Serengeti?
A minimum of 2 nights is enough for one to enjoy the perks of Serengeti, although most of our clients thinks even 5 nights are not enough.
When is the best time to Visit Serengeti?
You are guaranteed to have the best of Serengeti when you visit between late June to October or January to February, although the Serengeti’s density of wildlife offers a spectacular safari experience no matter what time of the year you visit.
When is the best time to see wildebeest migration?
The seasonal patterns of rainfall determine the precise time of the Serengeti wildebeest migration. Thanks to our experienced Sunscape safari guides we are able to make a fairly accurate prediction where to spot the movement of wildebeests.
