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Serengeti National Park

About Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania is known for its massive annual migration of wildebeest and zebra. Seeking new pasture, the herds move north from their breeding grounds in the grassy southern plains. Many cross the marshy western corridor’s crocodile-infested Grumeti River. Others veer northeast to the Lobo Hills, home to black eagles, while black rhinos inhabit the granite outcrops of the Moru Kopjes.

When to visit

June to October is the classic safari season for dry weather and easier wildlife viewing, while late January to February is superb for calving and predator action.

Most popular: June - October

Spring · Sep, Oct, Nov

Spring in Serengeti falls from Sep. to Nov. and begins dry, sunny, and excellent for wildlife before the short rains arrive later in the season. September and October feel warm and rewarding for safari, while November brings greener scenery, lighter crowds in some areas, and more changeable afternoons.

Summer · Dec, Jan, Feb

Summer runs from Dec. to Feb. and brings warm temperatures, greener landscapes, and strong wildlife interest as the southern plains move toward calving season. This is an exciting time for dramatic predator-prey encounters, with short rains possible but often not enough to ruin the experience.

Autumn · Mar, Apr, May

Autumn spans Mar. to May and is the long-rains period, when the park is lush, atmospheric, and quieter but wetter and cloudier. It is better for travellers who value fewer vehicles, greener scenery, and lower rates more than consistently dry safari conditions.

Winter · Jun, Jul, Aug

Winter in Serengeti is Jun. to Aug., the heart of the dry season and one of the best times for classic game viewing. Bush is thinner, wildlife gathers near water, and the park delivers the bright days, cool mornings, and high safari demand that define peak Serengeti travel.

Weather Highlights

  • Summer high

    27°C / 81°F

  • Winter low

    16°C / 62°F

  • Rain

    148 days

  • Snow

    0 days

Location

Getting There

Serengeti National Park is located in northern Tanzania, and is usually reached by flight into one of the park’s airstrips from Arusha or Kilimanjaro, or by road from Arusha through the Ngorongoro area.

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