Serengeti National Park

Meaning "a place where the land runs on forever," the Serengeti is among the top wildlife destinations and probably the most remarkable natural wonder left on our planet. Home to the greatest show on Earth - the Great Wildebeest Migration.

The word iconic comes to mind when thinking of Serengeti National Park. Have you dreamt of safaris on the vast African continent? Then, there's a surefire chance you've dreamt of the golden Serengeti savannahs. Only a few places on Earth have such rich habitats, unspoilt lands, and thrilling wildlife experiences.

Situated in the northern region of Tanzania, the golden plains of Serengeti National Park stretch for almost 15,000 square kilometres. The park is located completely in the northeastern part of the Simiyu region and the eastern Mara region.

The landscapes of the Serengeti Ecosystem are extremely varied. They range from savannahs and open grasslands to hilly woodlands and riverine forests. This diversity is because of the extreme weather conditions, in particular the combination of heat and wind.

The habitats of the Serengeti are believed to have originated from a series of volcanoes. The volcanic activity helped shape the features of the ecosystem by adding craters and mountains to the surroundings.

The Mara River flows through the Kenyan highlands to Lake Victoria, where terrific migration crossings happen. This is the only river in the Serengeti ecosystem that flows permanently.

Over 300 species of plants are recorded in Serengeti, along with 15 alien species distributed throughout the park. Acacia trees and sausage trees are the two plants that Serengeti is famous for. When you're out on game drives in the vast savannahs, you'll be able to see them right from your safari vehicle.

The flora of the park offers the wildlife life force. Without flora, your Safari in Serengeti would seem wholly different. The lush green cover prevents the park from being dry lands.

Even though Serengeti is situated in a rather remote corner, accessing the park is fairly easy. Your most suitable option would be to fly into the town of Arusha. There are seven airstrips in the park, so it'll be very convenient.

Our recommended point of entry is Kilimanjaro International Airport. It's situated between the towns of Arusha and Moshi and is around 320 km from Serengeti's southern entrance.

Recommended carriers: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines. Emirates and British Airways also fly into Dar es Salaam (DAR).

All regional flights are operated by local airlines like Coastal Aviation and Grumeti Air. Flying from Arusha Airport (ARK) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is the most favoured route.

Some luxury lodges have their private airstrip and can arrange direct scheduled or private charter flights from Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

You can get to Serengeti National Park by booking drive-in safaris. They usually start in the town of Arusha. From there, it will take about 7.5 hours to drive to the Serengeti.

Self-drive safaris are possible but not recommended. This requires utmost care and careful planning to drive by yourself through the park. A 4WD safari vehicle is necessary to access the roads throughout the year. You can get fuel at the Seronera region in Southern Serengeti.