Why visit the Serengeti National Park
September 10, 2024
Why visit the Serengeti National Park?
The Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s signature and most prominent national park, is known for its the famed African Big five and the Great migration of about 2 million herbivores through its vast plains.
There are thousands of reasons why you should visit the Serengeti.
Among them, include; To witness the Great Migration, to witness the Wildebeest calving, to sightsee the wild African Big 5 games, to explore the beautiful wildlife of Tanzania.
Many visitors have regarded the Serengeti National Park as the park with the largest concentration of wildlife in the world and it spans 14 763 square kilometers (5,700 square miles) in right from the border of Ngorongoro in the Northern Tanzania and south-western borders of Kenya.
The Serengeti National Park is more than just a Game park as it hosts some of the most fantastic scenery in Africa.
In fact, planning a Serengeti safari requires the use of a proficient safari company like Serengeti Mara Experts, a company specializing and having in depth Serengeti wildlife encounter knowledge. We clearly understand when and where to visit in Serengeti.
Every year, millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle migrate northwards from the Ndutu area in the Serengeti, crossing perilous river crossings and vast swaths of grassy plains in search of fresh green grass brought on by seasonal rains.
The large herds can be seen in various parts of the Serengeti for several months of the year: calving at the beginning of the year, river crossings in the middle of the year, and the return journey from the Masai Mara at the end of the year.
Aside from the drama of the Great Migration, the Serengeti’s sheer size distinguishes it from other wilderness areas.
The Serengeti, one of Africa’s Seven Wonders, is one of the world’s most significant habitats, hosting an abundance and diversity of animals and birds that is difficult to match anywhere else.
The world’s highest concentration of large predators can be found in the national park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Great Migration
The Great Migration is your number one reason to visit Serengeti. This is the world’s largest wildlife migration as more than two million herbivores including over one million wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, buffaloes and more that move from the dry areas of the park to the wetter and better parts of the parks in search of water and better grasslands.
This movement attracts so many predators such as crocodiles, leopards, lions, hyenas and more. The herbivores are running to look for better food and water while the predators want to turn them into food.
This is simply incredible to witness.
Beautiful vast plains of Serengeti
It’s without a surprise that the beautiful landscapes of Serengeti giving you an enchanting scenery is definitely enticing and shall make you fall in love with nature even more than you might have thought.
The massive wild and endless plains is nothing but breathe-taking and the ability to even think that such a wildlife paradise exist on earth is just awe-inspiring.
When you arrange a safari visit to Serengeti, you will attest to this without a doubt.
The Big 5 African Encounter
It’s said that one of the best encounters you can have is the African Big 5 game sightseeing. In a safari visit to Serengeti, you have an incredible opportunity to easily encounter these great animals.
This is because of the vast presence and high concentrations of wildlife in Serengeti. It’s quite easy to spot lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and buffaloes here in Serengeti but, the park offers way more than just the big five. Here, you are able to sightsee more wildlife and birdlife than you think.
Some of the possible sightings you can have include; the hyenas, the giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, mongoose, kobs, gazelles, ostriches, bush babies, warthogs, serval cats, cheetahs, among many others.
Night Game drives
Serengeti is one of the few wildlife reserves that shall present a rewarding night game drive as you witness the parks nocturnal wildlife including but not limited to the hyenas, leopards, hippopotamus, bush babies, night jars and many more.
Some of these animals are almost impossible to sight them during day. Arranging a night game drive in Serengeti shall be one of the greatest ideas to have.
Hot air Wildlife Ballooning
The Serengeti hot air balloon experience presents a panorama view of the parks wildlife. It’s an experience that’s much more rewarding than the normal game drives because it takes you to places the car may not reach.
The Serengeti balloon safari offers you with an impressive encounter with some of the nocturnal animals that you could only sight during a night game drive.
The hot air balloon flight is always concluded by a champagne and an English breakfast as you enjoy the breath-taking views of the endless plains hence the more reason to visit Serengeti.
Photographic paradise
Because of the beautiful and endless breath-taking plains of Serengeti in combination with the vast wildlife, the park is a truly great destination for wildlife photographers who enjoy nature and would want to capture unforgettable moments with the help of their cameras.
Best time to visit the Serengeti
Most national parks have the very best time to visit. For The Serengeti is so large that encountering it in a single trip is mission impossible.
Each sector of the Serengeti has its own unique landscapes and wildlife, as well as a variety of accommodation and activity options.
The question of what is the best time to visit Serengeti remains unclearly answered to many people. In fact, there is not specific right time to visit Serengeti. The answer simply depends on the purpose of your visit.
If your intention to visit the Serengeti is to save money, the wet seasons of March to May and November to December are your best bets.
If you like to witness the wildebeest calving, the months of February to March are exactly going to keep you excited
For guests interested in encountering the very best of the wildebeest migrations. The months of June to September and November to December are the very best bets. During these months, you should expect crowds and if you want to avoid, you have the options to visit other lesser visited destinations like Arusha National park, Tarangire National park or the southern Nyerere National Park. Alternatively, you may consider visiting Serengeti in the wet months of March to May or December to February.
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Going on safari in Serengeti National Park
A fruitful Serengeti safari, like every other adventure, begins with preparation.
As soon as you start planning a Serengeti safari, you’ll have a lot of questions and some of the me may include the following? How much will my Serengeti safari cost?
Do I need some special equipment or clothing? How about raincoats? Or maybe a torch?
At Serengeti Mara Experts, we are happy to provide you with some general details, but it will still depend on how and when you are travelling. Sometimes, the accommodation and transfer budgets also determine the quality of your safari.
If you are visiting form the very first time, you may consider consulting properly with us so that we can advise accordingly. For instance, planning a transfer from Northern Tanzania safari circuit to the southern circuits like Mikumi is definitely unrealistic by road. Here, you shall have to arrange a flight to ensure you arrive and have sufficient rest before next day’s adventure.
What does a typical safari in the Serengeti look like?
If this is your first safari (we understand your enthusiasm!), you might be wondering what your safari days would entail.
Although it varies slightly from camp to camp, most lodges adhere to a day-plan because the rhythm of wildlife and weather conditions are unpredictable.
If you aren’t a morning person, don’t worry; there will be plenty of time for naps later in the day.
We can also guarantee that the moment you wake up to the sound of birds and the distant call of a scavenging hyena, you will become an early bird yourself.
Conclusion;
There you have it. There are quite a number of reasons to visit the fames Serengeti and yes, witnessing the African Big 5 animals, the witnessing of the Great Wildebeest Migration and the Wildebeest Calving are just a few of the main reasons why you should consider planning a safari visit to the Serengeti.
Serengeti Mara Experts is happy to arrange your Serengeti safari whether it’s to solely visit the Serengeti or whether you chose to combine your Serengeti tour with their destinations like Tarangire, Lake Manyara or Ngorongoro Crater.
Get in touch with us today and let’s plan your Serengeti adventure of a life time together.
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