Serengeti Safari
The endless plain — the stage of the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth.
The four zones of the Serengeti
Seronera Valley
Highest predator densityYear-roundThe centre of the Serengeti — lions, leopards, cheetahs and hippos in the Seronera River. The most reliable wildlife area year-round.
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
Calving season — most dramaticDecember–MarchUp to 8,000 calves are born per day in the Ndutu plains. Lions, hyenas and cheetahs in action. This is the most intense wildlife spectacle in Tanzania.
Northern Serengeti (Mara)
Mara river crossingsJuly–OctoberThe most famous spectacle in the world: wildebeest plunge into the crocodile-spotted Mara River. Chaotic, overwhelming and unforgettable.
Western Corridor (Grumeti)
Grumeti River crocodilesJune–JulyLess visited but impressive — the largest Nile crocodiles in Tanzania wait for the migration stream. Up to 5 metres long.
When to go?
What do you see in the Serengeti?
Chances are based on our own experiences in the park. Nature never guarantees anything.
Staying overnight in the Serengeti
In the Serengeti three types of accommodation are available. We help you make the right choice for your budget and style.
Permanent tented camps
€€€Luxury canvas tents with wooden floor, en-suite bathroom and sometimes an outdoor shower. Authentic bush feeling with comfort. The most popular choice for the Serengeti.
Mobile camps (semi-permanent)
€€€€Move with the migration. Exclusive, intimate (max 8 guests) and ideal for the real bush experience. Limited availability — book early.
Serengeti lodges
€€€–€€€€€Fixed infrastructure with restaurant, pool and views over the plain. From comfortable to ultra-luxury. Some lodges have their own airstrip for fly-in safaris.
"The Serengeti is the only park where after 15 years I still wake up every morning with excitement. You never know what you will see — and that is exactly why it is so special. Even the empty plains are not truly empty; you learn to read them."
— Jonas, Simba Tours gids