A safari to the Serengeti is the ultimate goal of every true safari fan. One of the world’s largest tracts of wilderness, the savannah of Tanzania’s most famous park is home to some of the world’s best game-viewing. The Serengeti Safari covers in ten days with a selection of best Northern Tanzania Safari has to offer for the wildlife enthusiast – Arusha National Park for a walking safari, Tarangire Park, Ngorongoro Crater and the Highlands, Lake Manyara and the Serengeti itself.

Quick Serengeti Safari Facts:

1. Serengeti means ‘The Land that Moves on Forever’.
2. Home to one of the world’s greatest concentrations of wildlife.
3. The bulk of the Wildebeest Migration takes place in the Serengeti – the second largest land mammal migration on Earth.
4. One of the best places to observe lions in the wild.
5. The Serengeti-Mara Ecosystem is one of the world’s biggest and most protected ecosystems.
6. High season: about July to October.
7. Short rainy seasons: about November to December and March to April.
8. Wildebeest Migration season: the herds move around the Serengeti from about January to October.

Best Time To Visit The Serengeti Safari

Game viewing in the Serengeti is possible any time of the year, but April and May have the heaviest rains. At this time however the lodges offer very good value and the game is of course still there. January to March are the Best Time To Visit Tanzania, and July to November, when the herds are crossing the Mara river.

Serengeti Safari Game Driving

The days are filled with game driving, best starting early at dawn when the animals are still hunting. There are no night safaris allowed in the park, but there are some private reserves where night drives and walking safaris are allowed.

Ten Things To Plan The Perfect Serengeti Safari:

1. Spotting the Big Five on the Serengeti Safari
2. Picnic Lunches
3. Camping on a Serengeti Safari
4. Tented Camps on the Serengeti
5. Serengeti Lodges
6. Packing for a Serengeti Safari
7. Safety on the Serengeti
8. Getting In and Out
9. A Hot Air Balloon Safari on the Serengeti
10. The Wildebeest Migration and Where to Stay

What Does a Serengeti Safari Cost?

Before we look at the approximate Serengeti Safari Cost, it’s important to consider these budget-influencing factors on Tanzania Safari Tours:

1. Your preferred level of comfort.
2. The time of year you want to travel.
3. Flying or driving between camps and lodges
4. Extra activities you want to add to your itinerary

Talk to Gorilla Trips about a Serengeti National Park Safari. We’ll recommend the best tour for your requirements or tailor-make an itinerary for you. Also get our best tips for Planning Serengeti Safari

1. Get your timing right
2. Book early
3. Choose your activities
4. Expect crowds in peak season
5. Go private

Ready to Start Planning Your Serengeti Safari Tour? Get in touch with one of our Tanzania Safari Experts with a great Tanzania Travel Guide to help tailor-make a Serengeti safari that’s right for you.