Named after the Masai word 'Siringet' for endless plains of short and long grass, the Serengeti covers an area of approximately 9200 sq miles. The plains support a large variety of wildlife ranging from lions, cheetahs, wildebeest, and gazelles and may other species. The annual migration moves northwards across the Mara River and this 'the last great spectacle of nature' has a cast that includes around millions of wildebeest, gazelle and an assortment of zebra.  It begins in June with the return leg on October/November. The Serengeti centers on acacia savannah, with dry grasslands to the south, a western corridor of wooded highland that fronts Lake Victoria and  the wooded grasslands along the Grumeti and Mara Rivers.

Tanzania Safari and Tours visiting Serengeti National Park

Highlights of Tanzania-11 Days

Experience an extraordinary journey across volcanic highlands, semi desert and the Serengeti Plains. Here you will find some of the best game viewing in the world because more than 95,000 square miles of extremely diverse ecosystems are protected.

Best of Tanzania-12 Days

This in-depth classic safari includes everything in our "Highlights of Tanzania" safari, plus you'll enjoy the picturesque 125-square-mile Lake Manyara National Park.

Tanzania Royal Safari-10 Days

This deluxe safari provides you with an opportunity to explore the best of Tanzania in comfort and style, with stays at the Serena Lodges—the finest in Tanzania—and the luxurious Kirawira Tented camp in the Western Serengeti.