The Serengeti speaks for itself and with good reason not only the migration of over 1 million wildebeest through its plains and woodlands but also unique landscapes and other spectacular wildlife. Maasai people called this park ‘Siringet’, meaning endless plains. The park covers 5,700 sq miles, (14,763 sq km).
The Serengeti is home to the world’s largest populations of Wildebeest, Zebra, Cape Eland, Lion, Cheetah, Hyena, and Gazelles. The scenic beauty of the sky with cool nights and warm days makes your visit to this remaining home for the great migration of large mammals incredible!
Climate
The climate of the Serengeti National Park is subtropical, with a rainy season from November to April and a dry season from May to October. The park is located at an altitude between 1,100 and 2,000 meters with annual average rainfall ranging from 900 to 1,000 mm.
Getting there
The park can be accessed by road and air.
Road Accessed from all towns and cities to the present entry or exit points/gates namely Naabi Hill, Seronera, Ndutu, Kusini, Kirawira, Handajega, Ikoma, Tabora ‘B’, Lamai, Lobo, Ndabaka, Machochwe and Kleins.
Air. There are all-weather airstrips in the center of the park (Seronera), in the South (Kusini), in the East (Lobo), in the West (Kirawira), and in the North (Kogatende & Lamai). There are scheduled and private charters from Arusha, Mwanza, Kilimanjaro, Musoma, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
Attractions
Serengeti National Park is a world-renowned, World Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site with many more attractions than any other national park in Africa. The Great Migration, The Big Five, Unique Bird Collections, Endangered Species, the Highest concentration of Carnivores and Herbivores, and Scenic and Spectacular Landscapes are some of the attractions one will encounter!.
Tourism Activities
Having unparalleled attractions, Serengeti has several tourism activities and opportunities for visitors to get the best wildlife experience! Some of these include Hot Air balloons, Game Drives, Filming and photographic safaris, Walking safaris, Bush meals, and Cultural tourism.
Accommodation Facilities
There’s a wide variety of accommodation available, from luxury lodges to mobile camps, options are many from extreme air-conditioned luxury to simple camps, lodges, and camping sites. TANAPA oversees the booking and management of Public, Special, and seasonal campsites, rest houses, and Banda’s.
Public Campsite
Shared campsite with toilets, kitchen, dining and shades.
Special/Seasonal Campsite
These kinds of accommodation facilities are available in the park. They range from normal to luxury ones.
Banda’s
The self-contained rooms with shower blocks, toilets, and a cooking/dining area are available.
Rest House
The self-contained rooms with shower blocks, toilets, and a cooking/dining area.
Hostels
These are affordable accommodations for students and low-budget tourists.
Lodges
The park has about 6 Lodges ranging from 3 to 5 stars.
