Vast Serengeti plains with migrating wildebeest at golden hour

The Endless Plains

Serengeti National Park

14,763km²

Area

1.5M

Wildebeest

3,000+

Lions

#1

Safari Destination

The World’s Greatest Wildlife Sanctuary

The Serengeti is not just a national park — it’s a continent’s worth of drama compressed into 14,763 square kilometers of savanna, woodland, and riverine forest. It is home to the largest concentration of large mammals on Earth, and to the Great Migration — two million wildebeest, 500,000 zebras, and 300,000 gazelles moving in an endless clockwise cycle across the plains.

Our guides have driven these roads for decades. They know which kopje the leopard sleeps on, which crossing point the wildebeest will choose today, and where the light falls at golden hour. When you visit the Serengeti with us, you’re not just watching wildlife — you’re reading the landscape through the eyes of people who were born to it.

Golden hour over the Serengeti plains with acacia trees silhouetted against an orange sky
The Serengeti at golden hour — when the day's last light turns the endless plains amber

The park stretches from the Ngorongoro Highlands in the southeast to the Mara River on the Kenyan border in the north. Four distinct regions — the southern plains, the western corridor, the central seronera valley, and the northern Lobo area — each offer different wildlife experiences across the seasons.

Massive wildebeest herd stretching across the Serengeti plains during the Great Migration
Over 1.5 million wildebeest move across the Serengeti ecosystem in a constant clockwise migration

Wildlife

What You’ll See

3,000+

Lion

Largest population in Africa

1.5M

Wildebeest

Great Migration herds

1,000+

Leopard

Found in kopjes and river valleys

7,500+

Elephant

Growing population

1,000+

Cheetah

Open plains specialists

50,000+

Buffalo

Large herds in woodland

Lion pride resting in the shade of an acacia tree in the Serengeti
The Serengeti’s lions — Africa’s largest population — spotted easily in the central Seronera valley

Timing

Best Time to Visit the Serengeti

MonthsMigrationWeatherCrowdsRating
Jan–MarSouthern Serengeti calving seasonGreen season, afternoon showersLow–Medium
Apr–MayHerds moving northwestHeavy rains, lush landscapeVery Low
Jun–JulWestern Corridor crossingsDry, cool morningsMedium
Aug–OctMara River crossings (peak)Dry, warmHigh
Nov–DecHerds returning southShort rainsMedium
Serengeti sunrise with hot air balloons drifting over the endless plains
Dawn breaks over the Serengeti — the best time for wildlife viewing before the heat of the day

Common Questions

Serengeti Safari FAQ

How many days should I spend in the Serengeti?
Minimum 2 full days, ideally 3-4. The Serengeti is enormous — 14,763 km² — and you need time to explore different zones. With more days, your guide can take you to quieter areas far from other vehicles.
When is the best time to see the Great Migration?
The herds are in the Serengeti year-round, but the most dramatic moments are the river crossings (July–October) and the calving season (January–March). Your guide will know exactly where the herds are on any given week.
Is a balloon safari worth it?
Absolutely. Floating over the Serengeti at dawn is unforgettable — especially during migration season. It costs $599 per person and includes a champagne breakfast on the plains. We recommend booking early as spots fill fast.
What accommodation options are available?
From luxury lodges (Serengeti Serena, premium luxury hotel) to mid-range tented camps that follow the migration. We recommend based on your budget and travel dates — our 48 years of relationships with these properties means we get the best rates and rooms.

Experience the Serengeti

Tell us your dates and we’ll design a private Serengeti safari around the migration, the seasons, and your interests.

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