Wildebeest and zebra crossing a river during the Great Migration in the Serengeti

Serengeti National Park

Northern Circuit · Endless Plains

The Serengeti is Tanzania's flagship wilderness — 14,750 km² of open grassland stretching to every horizon, and the stage for the largest terrestrial mammal migration on Earth. This is the park most people picture when they imagine an African safari.

14,750 km²
Park size
Jun–Oct
Best for migration
2–4 hrs
From Arusha

Why visit

Beyond the migration, the Serengeti holds resident populations of lion, leopard, cheetah and elephant year-round, alongside some of the highest predator densities in Africa. The Seronera Valley in the park's centre is a reliable Big Five viewing area in any season.

Wildlife you'll see

Wildebeest migration Lion prides Cheetah Leopard Elephant Hippo pools Over 500 bird species

Where to stay

Accommodation ranges from mobile tented camps that follow the migration, to permanent lodges in Seronera and Central Serengeti, to exclusive private conservancy camps in the north near the Mara River. Tembo Trails Safaris matches your camp to your travel dates and budget.

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