A Serengeti Safari is one of the most beautiful and profound travel experiences you can have. It is a protected wilderness area spanning 14,700 square kilometres and home to some of Africa's most remarkable animals. It's not just about viewing animals; it's also about feeling the vastness of the area, the number of predators present, and the pulse of the Great Wildebeest Migration.
If you visit the Serengeti National Park, you'll be in a location where nature is still in control. Animals can go wherever they want. The landscape changes with the seasons. Every day on a safari in the Serengeti can be beautiful, from the peaceful golden hues of an early morning drive to the roar of lions as night sets in.
People often use words like "largest," "oldest," and "wildest" to describe Serengeti National Park. But none of those terms explain why travellers come here from all over the world. Below are some reasons that make the Serengeti special.
When people talk about an "authentic" safari experience, this is the place they mean. And yet, Serengeti Safari Tours are not rough or primitive. With careful planning, you can experience both the wild and the comfortable, from luxury tented camps to fly-in access and private guides.
The Great Wildebeest Migration is the kind of event that wildlife photographers and filmmakers build their entire year around. But here’s the truth: it’s not one single event. It’s a never-ending cycle that unfolds along the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.
Roughly 2 million wildebeest, along with zebras and gazelles, circle the Serengeti and Kenya’s Maasai Mara every year. They don’t do it for show. They do it for food and water. They move with the rain. And the predators, such as lions, hyenas, and crocodiles, move with them.
Depending on when you travel, here’s what you might see:
A well-designed Tanzania Safari Package will match your travel window with the ideal region of the park, as timing is crucial here more than anywhere else.
Want to visit the Serengeti right when the action takes place. Please review our dedicated packages, which are specifically designed to facilitate a seamless migration. Click on the links below to go through all the details:
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People often ask, “What part of the Serengeti should I visit?” The honest answer is that it depends on when you’re going and what you want to see.
This is the most accessible and most visited part of the park. Wildlife is consistent year-round, including giant cats. You’ll find many lodges here, ranging from budget to high-end. It’s a great starting point for first-time visitors.
More remote. Quieter. This is where the Mara River crossings happen, usually between July and October. The scenery here is also more varied, featuring rolling hills, wooded valleys, and dramatic riverbanks.
Follows the Grumeti River. Between May and July, this area experiences intense predator-prey action, accompanied by reduced tourist traffic. Thick forest patches make it an excellent location for spotting elephants and birds.
Each of these regions feels like its own safari. A well-balanced itinerary might combine two of them, especially if you're staying for four nights or more.
Your day usually starts early. Not because you’re forced to, but because the light is soft, the air is cool, and animals are on the move. You’re out in a 4x4 vehicle, roof open, with your guide listening to radio calls, scanning the ground, and spotting shapes before you even know where to look.
You stop for coffee out in the bush. Maybe near a fig tree. Maybe near a kopje with rock hyrax peeking out.
By late morning, you return to camp. Have breakfast. Rest. Around 4 pm, you head out again. The light is lower. The heat fades. The golden hour in Serengeti lasts longer than you’d expect.
And by nightfall, when you return, you’ve probably seen more in one day than you thought possible—elephants cooling in a river, a lion on the move, a cheetah sitting perfectly still in tall grass.
This isn’t a scripted experience. That’s why it works.
Not everything in the Serengeti happens from the vehicle. If you’re looking to do more, you can always experience the wilderness with trained guides in two different ways:
You lift off before sunrise. It’s quiet, except for the burners. Below you, giraffes walk like shadows. Wildebeest shift across the land like waves. After an hour in the air, you land for a full bush breakfast—with eggs, fruit, coffee, and sparkling wine. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime kind of morning.
This isn’t about chasing lions. It’s about looking at the ground. Understanding tracks. Noticing sounds. You walk with an armed ranger and a guide. The pace is slow. The silence is complete. Walking safaris are conducted in select areas, such as Moru Kopjes or outside the park in buffer zones.
Accommodation in the Serengeti isn’t just about price or comfort. It’s about positioning and being close to where the wildlife is. These are a few accommodations you’ll find on a Serengeti Safari:
The only bit of advice is to try to book early, especially if you’re traveling during the migration season or over holidays.
There’s no “wrong” time to visit the Serengeti. But each season offers something different.
| Month | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Jan – Mar | Calving season, green landscapes, predator action |
| Apr – May | Fewer tourists, lower prices, rainy but beautiful |
| Jun – Oct | The dry season, migration crossings, and peak wildlife |
| Nov – Dec | Herds moving south, short rains, quiet safari days |
Pick the time of year you want to visit the Serengeti based on what you want to see and do. The park has something special to offer in every season, from crossing rivers to seeing calves or tranquil green vistas.
At Bestday Safaris, we don’t sell ready-made tours. We build them from scratch, with care. We work with professional guides who are knowledgeable about the land, understand animal behaviour, and respect the park’s natural rhythms.
We ensure that your Serengeti trip is worth every hour you spend there, whether you're on a quick fly-in safari or a comprehensive Tanzania Safari Package that includes Ngorongoro and Tarangire.
If you’ve always imagined standing quietly while a lion passes within 10 meters… if you’ve wanted to sit by a fire with jackals calling in the distance… if you're looking for something real—start here.
Let the Serengeti surprise you. We’ll take care of the rest.
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We use equipment of international standards & our guides are trained in First aid & personal protection equipment
We use equipment of international standards & our guides are trained in First aid & personal protection equipment
We use equipment of international standards & our guides are trained in First aid & personal protection equipment
We believe travel should never feel like a template. That’s why we design each safari or climb with you in mind. Whether you dream of quiet mornings by the crater rim or standing on Africa’s highest peak, we make it happen. Every route, lodge, and experience is chosen to fit your idea of perfect travel.
