Serengeti National Park

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Discover Serengeti The Endless Plains of Africa

Serengeti National Park is a vast protected area in northern Tanzania’s Mara and Simiyu regions, celebrated for its sweeping plains, dense wildlife populations, and the world-famous Great Migration. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, it is among Africa’s premier safari destinations and a cornerstone of global wildlife conservation. Key facts Location: Northern Tanzania, Mara and Simiyu regions Area: 14,750 km² (≈ 5,700 mi²) Established: 1951 UNESCO World Heritage Site: Since 1981 Notable feature: Annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and 200 000 zebra

Geography and ecosystem

The Serengeti forms part of the greater Serengeti–Mara ecosystem, which extends into Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. Its landscapes range from open savannas and volcanic grasslands to riverine forests and granite outcrops known as kopjes. Major rivers—especially the Grumeti and Mara—sustain wildlife year-round and stage the dramatic river crossings central to the migration. The park’s five zones (Southern Ndutu, Central Seronera, Western Grumeti, Northern Kogatende and Lamai, and Eastern Gol Mountains) each offer distinct habitats and seasonal spectacles.

Wildlife and the Great Migration

Serengeti supports more than 70 large-mammal and 500 bird species. It is one of the best places to see Africa’s Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—alongside cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and countless grazers. The Great Migration, often called “the greatest wildlife show on Earth,” sees immense herds move in a clockwise circuit driven by rainfall and grazing cycles, covering roughly 1,800 km each year.

Why Visit Serengeti?

Serengeti is one of Africa’s best safari destinations because of: The Great Wildebeest Migration Incredible Big Five sightings Vast open savannah landscapes Year-round wildlife viewing Luxury safari lodges and camps World-class photography opportunities The name “Serengeti” comes from the Maasai word Siringet, meaning “endless plains.”