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Tanzania

Serengeti

PLAN MY TRIP

Stretching from northern Tanzania to southwestern Kenya are the plains of the legendary Serengeti. Appropriately named “Endless Plains” in the native Maasai language.

An iconic land, images of the Serengeti’s grassy plains, granite kopjes, and wildlife have inspired everyone from writer Ernest Hemingway to Disney’s The Lion King. Unlike other parts of the Africa, the Serengeti managed to avoid European colonization due to the fierce tribes of Maasai warriors that roamed these lands since ancient times raising cattle. Encompassing about 12,000-square miles, the Serengeti is one of the oldest ecosystems in the world. Early man himself made an appearance in Olduvai Gorge about two million years ago. Two World Heritage Sites and two biosphere reserves have even been established within the region. The southeastern region lies under the Ngorongoro highlands and ancient Ngorongoro Crater to the west acacia forest stretch all the way to the banks of Lake Victoria.

As host to the largest mammal migration in the world, the Serengeti’s diverse ecosystems are today home to more than just great herds of blue wildebeest. It is home to approximately seventy large mammals including innumerable gazelle, zebra, and buffalo also graze the grasslands along with notable numbers of elephant and giraffe. Not far behind the migrating herds are the Serengeti’s predators, most notably large populations of lion but also including leopard, cheetah, jackal, hyaena, aardwolf, and serval cat.

At the height of the seasonal migrations, over one million wildebeest are on the move, joined by hundreds of thousands of zebra, buffalo, and gazelle. A remarkably synchronized calving season occurs annually between January and March, and once it begins the wildebeest give birth to over 500,000 calves within the span of three weeks. The exact timing of the annual migration is somewhat unpredictable. Generally, around October to December the herds descend from the northern hills to the southern plains following the rains. Sometime from April to June they begin their return trek northward, crossing the crocodile-infested Mara River between July and September.

As a world-famous attraction, over 90,000 tourists visit the Park each year. Most of the safari camps and lodges in the region offer daily games drives to explore the region by 4×4 vehicle with the aid of a knowledgeable tracker and guide. Bush walks take a closer look and discover the smaller flora and fauna of the area. Hot air balloon rides provide an aerial view of the land and often end with a champagne breakfast. History buffs can tour Olduvai Gorge to learn more about the prehistoric findings of early man in the Serengeti. Cultural tours visit local Maasai villages to learn more about their rich culture and traditions.

Coming soon!

Safari Camps
Points of Interest
Hotels & Resorts
Journeys

Coming soon!

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Tanzania

Serengeti

PLAN MY TRIP

Stretching from northern Tanzania to southwestern Kenya are the plains of the legendary Serengeti. Appropriately named “Endless Plains” in the native Maasai language.

An iconic land, images of the Serengeti’s grassy plains, granite kopjes, and wildlife have inspired everyone from writer Ernest Hemingway to Disney’s The Lion King. Unlike other parts of the Africa, the Serengeti managed to avoid European colonization due to the fierce tribes of Maasai warriors that roamed these lands since ancient times raising cattle. Encompassing about 12,000-square miles, the Serengeti is one of the oldest ecosystems in the world. Early man himself made an appearance in Olduvai Gorge about two million years ago. Two World Heritage Sites and two biosphere reserves have even been established within the region. The southeastern region lies under the Ngorongoro highlands and ancient Ngorongoro Crater to the west acacia forest stretch all the way to the banks of Lake Victoria.

As host to the largest mammal migration in the world, the Serengeti’s diverse ecosystems are today home to more than just great herds of blue wildebeest. It is home to approximately seventy large mammals including innumerable gazelle, zebra, and buffalo also graze the grasslands along with notable numbers of elephant and giraffe. Not far behind the migrating herds are the Serengeti’s predators, most notably large populations of lion but also including leopard, cheetah, jackal, hyaena, aardwolf, and serval cat.

At the height of the seasonal migrations, over one million wildebeest are on the move, joined by hundreds of thousands of zebra, buffalo, and gazelle. A remarkably synchronized calving season occurs annually between January and March, and once it begins the wildebeest give birth to over 500,000 calves within the span of three weeks. The exact timing of the annual migration is somewhat unpredictable. Generally, around October to December the herds descend from the northern hills to the southern plains following the rains. Sometime from April to June they begin their return trek northward, crossing the crocodile-infested Mara River between July and September.

As a world-famous attraction, over 90,000 tourists visit the Park each year. Most of the safari camps and lodges in the region offer daily games drives to explore the region by 4×4 vehicle with the aid of a knowledgeable tracker and guide. Bush walks take a closer look and discover the smaller flora and fauna of the area. Hot air balloon rides provide an aerial view of the land and often end with a champagne breakfast. History buffs can tour Olduvai Gorge to learn more about the prehistoric findings of early man in the Serengeti. Cultural tours visit local Maasai villages to learn more about their rich culture and traditions.

Coming soon!

Safari Camps
Points of Interest
Hotels & Resorts
Journeys

Coming soon!