- Tanzania
- 14,763 km² (1,476,300 hectares)
- 1951 (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Northern, Southern (ndutu), Central (Seronera), and Western Corridor
- Home to the Great Migration; massive lion prides and high cheetah density
- Moderate risk; prophylaxis is recommended
- 2.3333° S, 34.8333° E
- Unfenced; part of the greater Serengeti-Mara ecosystem
- Vast open grasslands, terminalia woodlands, and rocky outcrops (kopjes)
- June–October for the Mara River crossings; January–March for the calving season in the south.
The Serengeti is the quintessential African wilderness. It hosts the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world, where over two million herbivores follow the rains in a circular journey. It is a land of massive scale, offering some of the most dramatic predator-prey interactions on the planet.
- Naabi Hill (South), Ikoma (West), Klein’s (Northeast)
- * The primary gateway for international travelers.
- Numerous bush strips (Seronera, Kogatende, Grumeti) serve specific regions via "bush flights" from Arusha.
- ~7–8 hours from Arusha; typically accessed via a multi-day "Northern Circuit" safari including Ngorongoro.
- The southern plains provide nutrient-rich grass for the calving season.
- Ancient granite rock formations that act as "islands" in a sea of grass, favored by lions and leopards.
- Lush greenery along the Grumeti and Mara Rivers, home to giant Nile crocodiles.
- 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebra on the move.
- Exceptional sightings of lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
- Serval cats, caracals, and the endangered African wild dog.
River crossings in the North; animals congregate at water sources.
Calving season (Feb); best birding and lower crowds.