Established
1951
Size
14,750 km²
Elevation
920–1,850 m
Ecosystem
Savanna Grassland, Woodland, Riverine
Best Time
June – October (Great Migration)
Entry Fee
$60 per adult/day
About Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti is Africa's most legendary wildlife arena — an endless canvas of golden grasslands stretching to the horizon where the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth unfolds. Home to the Great Wildebeest Migration, over 2 million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle trace a circular route through the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing, pursued by Africa's densest concentration of predators. The Serengeti's 14,750 km² of pristine savanna support the largest lion population in Africa (over 3,000), massive herds of elephant, and the highest cheetah density anywhere on Earth. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, the Serengeti forms the heart of a vast ecosystem that includes Kenya's Masai Mara.
What Makes It Special
Great Wildebeest Migration
3,000+ lions
Highest cheetah density
UNESCO World Heritage
Hot air balloon safaris
Wildlife & Species
Things to Do
Best Time to Visit
Peak Season
Best wildlife viewing
JunJulAugSepOct
Shoulder Season
Fewer crowds, good value
NovMay
Green Season
Lush landscapes, birding
DecJanFebMarApr
Where to Stay
Singita Grumeti
Ultra-LuxuryExclusive 350,000-acre private concession with three world-class lodges and no crowds.
From $2,500/night / night
Four Seasons Safari Lodge
LuxuryFive-star resort in the Serengeti with infinity pool overlooking a busy elephant waterhole.
From $1,500/night / night
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Mid-RangePerched on a ridge in central Serengeti with panoramic savanna views.
From $400/night / night
Safari Packages
7-Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari
Witness the great wildebeest river crossings with expert naturalist guides
5-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Classic
Tanzania's two greatest parks — endless plains and volcanic crater