The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's oldest and most famous national park, renowned for its annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebra. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers the most spectacular wildlife viewing in Africa.
Lions
Bird Species
The Serengeti is world-famous for its annual migration, often called "The Greatest Show on Earth." This incredible natural phenomenon involves:
The Serengeti hosts the most spectacular concentration of wildlife in Africa:
Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino (in special protected areas).
Home to the highest density of cheetahs in East Africa, often seen hunting on open plains.
500+ species including ostriches, secretary birds, and colorful rollers.
Ancient granite rock formations that serve as wildlife observation points and lion habitats.
The Serengeti offers incredible wildlife viewing year-round, with different seasonal highlights:
Witness the dramatic river crossings during the migration's move north.
Calving season in southern Serengeti - thousands of wildebeest born daily.
Excellent predator viewing, especially in Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley).