Serengeti Park
The Serengeti is inarguable Tanzania’s best national park when it comes to wildlife; abundant with our planet’s most exotic animals (including elephants, giraffes, leopards, lions and buffalo), a visit to the Serengeti is nothing short of a magical experience
Serengeti Park is undoubtedly the best known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and scientific value, it has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa.
Size: 14,763 sq km (5,700 sq miles)
Established: 1951 – became a UNESCO world heritage site in 1981
Distance from Arusha: 335 km (208 miles
Top Things to do in Serengeti National Park
Go on Game Drives
Game drives are when your Karibu Adventure drives you around in an open-roof car. You can sit or stand while they are driving to see the animals. Feel free to ask our safari guide to stop whenever you see a good photo opportunity!
Game drives are the best way to see the “big five” and the other animals in Serengeti. It’s also an amazing way to see the landscape.
Evening drive as well as daytime drives. Lions, cheetahs, and leopards are usually only seen at dawn and dusk, and you don’t want to miss out on spotting a few!
Early morning game drives in Serengeti National Park start before sunrise, as early as 6am to venture out to see the park come to life. An early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park gives travelers an opportunity to see the nocturnal animals returning from their night ventures
Get Close to the Action on Safari Walks
Along with game drives, you can also go on safari walks. They have to be guided, so someone from Karibu Adventure company and a park ranger will go with you.
While you will see some of the larger animals while walking, safari walks are a better way to see some of the park’s reptiles, plants, and insects.
Don’t worry; the park ranger is armed in case you happen to stumble upon huge animals while out walking!
Enjoy Some Bush Meals
Your tour package will include three meals a day. Booking a bush meal is also fun, though, and adds an extra way to see the park.
The Karibu Adventure will arrange a table for you under the stars in a remote area of the park. They will have waiters to serve you and will usually build a nice bonfire to sit around to enjoy more wine and dessert.
Go Camping
Most of your hotels and luxury campsites are pretty far from where the animals usually are. If you’re feeling brave, you can arrange to camp for a night or two right in the middle of the animals.
Looking forward to sleeping in the tents outdoor with the wilderness of Tanzania but worried about safety? Well, the entire Tanzania tented camp safari is safe. The tents are set in a location in parks where no animals are there. Those are in a safe environment and guarded by an armed ranger at night.
However, you should follow several rules and guidelines to ensure your camping trip is as safe as possible.
You can hear animals walking very close to the tents. Also, don’t be surprised if you find a monkey or two inside the tent when you return from going to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
Enjoy Your Hotel
Almost all luxury campsites and hotels have swimming pools. They also have fun bars with terraces overlooking the plains and animals. I definitely recommend spending one day just relaxing and refueling at the hotel.
Remember, all the amenities are included in the price you paid, so take some time to enjoy them!
Visit the Maasai People
The Maasai people are an important part of Tanzanian culture. There are still many traditional Maasai villages near Serengeti.
Don’t miss a day tour to one of the villages to meet the local people. You can also share a meal with them and see how their culture is different from other tribes in Tanzania.
If you’re really lucky (and feeling daring), they might even serve you a glass of cow blood mixed with warm milk. This is considered a traditional drink for Maasai people.
Luckily, it’s not considered rude to turn down food or drink! If you’re not comfortable trying something, just politely decline, so you’ll enjoy your visit!
Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride
If you’re not afraid of heights, taking a hot air balloon ride over the wilderness is a great way to see the plains and the animals from a different viewpoint! If your interesting we will arrange for an early morning hot air balloon ride.
Most hot air balloon rides fit about 12 people, so you might join other guests. If you want a private ride for just you and your friends, let us know as it can be arranged. You’ll likely have to pay a bit extra, though.
Being part of the Great Migration
If you want to witness a great wildebeest migration in the Serengeti, tell your tour guide so that you can time it properly in order to see herds crossing the Mara river. Crossing the Mara river is the most stunning event in the Serengeti which you can make record in your life. In order to be part of this migration.
What is the most beautiful part of Serengeti?
The Moru Kopjes are the most popular and impressive within the Serengeti. They also contain old Masai paintings. From the top of the Kopjes, you can scan the horizon with your binoculars and get beautiful views of wildlife in the plains. The Moru Kopjes are the best place to spot black Rhinos
When is the Best Time to Visit the Serengeti?
- The best time to visit the Serengeti is from January to February or from June to October. …
- January is when the rolling plains of the Serengeti are a lush shade of emerald, there is hardly any dust, and the game viewing is excellent.
What are the features of Serengeti National Park?
Serengeti National Park is a World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife: over 2 million ungulates, 4000 lions, 1000 leopard, 550 cheetahs and some 500 bird species inhabit an area close to 15,000 square kilometers in size
What are some fun facts about Serengeti?
The Serengeti is home to the world’s largest movement of animals, often called the “Great Migration.” More than 1.7 million wildebeest, 500,000 zebra, and 200,000 antelope make their way from the Ndutu region of the southern Serengeti northward through the whole length of the “endless plains” to Kenya’s Masai Mara
Which is better Serengeti or Masai Mara?
Serengeti is much larger than Masai Mara. Serengeti National Park covers an area of about 5,700 mi² (14,763 km²) vs Masai Mara’s 585 mi² (1,510 km²) size. If you want to experience vast African savannahs at their best, then Serengeti is the better African safari destination for you.
Serengeti National Park is Waiting For You!
Ready to explore Serengeti National Park, Tanzania? Make sure to put game drives and safari walks on your itinerary! You’ll be able to see amazing wildlife and witness Africa’s vast and diverse landscape.
