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Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti National Park Tanzania conjures up quintessential images of vast
plains disappearing into the distance, and Serengeti does, indeed, mean "endless
plains" in the Maasai language.

The plains are broken occasionally with roaming wildlife and punctuated with
flat Acacia trees.  Stop! Look closely for the odd leopard or even lion (yup,
here in Tanzania, no one has told lions they can't climb trees!)…

The sheer number and diversity of wildlife within the Serengeti is remarkable. 
Elephant, buffalo, and Maasai giraffe, plus the many predators, lion, leopard,
cheetah, and hyena, all hunting the many wildebeest, zebra, and other plains
game such as Thomson's gazelle, impala, Grant's gazelle, topi, eland, and other
antelopes that live here or migrate through.



The vast and beautiful Serengeti is one of Africa's most awe-inspiring safari
areas.  Some of these animals reside year-round in territorial home areas,
particularly the north and west, which are excellent for safaris all year
round.  But many of the wildebeest and good numbers of other zebra and Thompson
gazelles are permanently on the move as part of the famed 'Great Migration' of
which the Serengeti (and neighbouring Kenya's Maasai Mara) is part.

So, we know the Serengeti National Park is vast (the size of Belgium!) and
teeming with wildlife – so how do we organise the best safaris here?

Well, your choice really revolves around flying in or driving and whether you
want to see the Great Migration!

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Serengeti National Park

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TANZANIA'S REGIONS DISSECTED

THE CENTRAL/SERONERA SERENGETI

Want a taste of the Serengeti and to maximise your sightings in the shortest
time?  Then this area may well be your best bet for fabulous wildlife sightings,
at the heart of the Serengeti, a beautiful area with the famous Serengeti open
plains broken with hills and kopjes to break the view.  The Seronera River
provides year-round water, so it has one of the most significant amounts of
resident wildlife, leopard, and many cats.  This all does come at a price, as
its downside is it is also one of the busiest areas with the highest density of
large, budget-type lodges, and it is always busy. 

The migration passes through here in April/May (depending on the weather
patterns, obviously!). 

Places to stay include The Four Seasons Lodge Serengeti and Dunia Camp. 

THE WESTERN CORRIDOR AND GRUMETI

The Western Corridor narrows and continues almost to Lake Victoria, where its
two rivers, the Grumeti and the Mbalageti, empty after running parallel to each
other, providing lines of riverbank forest.  As such, it is wetter, more densely
vegetated, and more woodland than other areas of the Serengeti. 

The migration passes through here in May/June, with the Grumeti River being the
first river crossing/water obstacle for the hapless swarm of beasts to cross. 

Places to stay include Grumeti River Camp, Singita's Faru Faru Lodge, Sabora
Tented Camp, and &Beyond Grumeti Tented Safari Camp.

NORTHERN SERENGETI AND LOBO HILLS

The quietest part of the enormous Serengeti National Park – it's more than worth
a look – and spans the area up to the Kenyan border.  This is a hillier and,
consequently, perhaps, a more beautiful part of the Serengeti – making a
pleasant change from the flatter Southern plains.  It is best to visit this
quiet area in September and October when the migration herds leave Kenya's Masai
Mara on their way south.  The area is particularly great for seeing elephant and
large lion prides. 

Places to stay are all smaller camps offering a more intimate experience.  Here
certain excellent mobile operators follow the migration, setting up in strategic
places for the duration of the spectacle, such as Alex Walker Serian
Serengeti, Lamai Serengeti, and Nomad's Serengeti Safari Camp.

SOUTHERN SERENGETI AND NDUTU

Quintessential, classic Serengeti with its endless plains.  These are the
short-grassed plains west of the Ngorongoro conservation area to the park's
southeast.  The migration comes from late November to April, and this is when
the area changes; hundreds of thousands of nodding, braying wildebeest cover the
plains stretching out as far as one can see….

Another change comes around February when the female gnus give birth each at
roughly the same time, so over a hundred thousand calves join their mothers and
continue on their epic trek.

Without the sheer number of properties of the more Northern part of the park,
Tarangire, has a variety of accommodations available.  From traditional tented
safari camps to luxury options and larger lodges, plus some properties situated
on land adjoining the park that can also offer guided walks and night drives. 
Places include Serengeti Pioneer Camp and Sanctuary Kusini.

FLY-IN OR DRIVE-IN? 

Drive-In? The Serengeti is part of the Northern Circuit and, maybe, indeed,
often is enjoyed in a drive-in safari.  Typically, you will fly into Kilimanjaro
airport, where your guide will collect you and drive/look after you for the
duration of your stay throughout your safari in Tanzania.  Generally, you will
be booked into camps and lodges on a "full board basis," with all meals and
activities conducted by your guide.

This may be a more cost-effective option than flying – but this is dependent on
the number in your party, and so, certainly for a solo traveller or couple,
don't discount flying on the grounds of cost!  The real benefit of a drive-in
safari is that you and your guide will get to know and understand one another;
what your likes/dislikes are, how you like your day, and at what pace you enjoy
travelling.  On the other hand, you may be covering extensive distances –
although most of this is scenic and on safari itself!

Fly-In? It offers a more time-effective way to cover more ground and spend more
time in camp while offering the magical and exciting experience of a scenic
flight over iconic landscapes spotting the larger wildlife as you go!  It also
allows you to reach more remote, off-the-beaten-track areas.

When going on a flying safari, you will be booked into each camp/lodge at their
"Game Package" rate, which includes all meals and morning and afternoon safari
activities.  This offers the perhaps, additional advantage that drives are with
local guides specific to the camp and area and so are very up to date on animal
movements with game drives in open-sided 4x4 safari vehicles.  Open vehicles are
only available at the camps – you cannot drive the Northern Circuit in an open
vehicle. 

THE GREAT MIGRATION

This is a constant, free-flowing phenomenon.  The exact timing and location of
the wildlife congregation depend on the years' rainfall patterns and the funny
gnu beasts themselves!  Few realise that the migration is actually a continual
movement of beasts; with millions of wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebra,
and Thomson's gazelle migrate together in search of better grasses, followed, of
course, by many predators.

So, for ease, it's best to split this 'vast' area into smaller parts; the
Central/Seronera Serengeti, The Western Corridor and Grumeti, Northern
Serengeti, and the Southern Serengeti. 

 * February to March, one can expect calving' Gnu calves and babies spread
   across the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu area, offering intense predator
   action.
 * April to May is mating or rutting season, a boisterous time of male gnus
   coming together and fighting for dominance in the Western and Central
   Serengeti including the Grumeti Private Reserve.
 * May to June offers some of the first crossings on the Grumeti River in the
   Central Serengeti and Serenora area.
 * July to September is considered the main event, as the mass of animals
   attempt the famed Mara River crossings in the Northern Serengeti and southern
   end of the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
 * October to January the massive columns of beast are on the move from the
   Northern Serengeti to the Southern Serengeti.

 

To extrapolate on the above; December to April is zebra and wildebeest calving
time, and most of the migratory animals are in the Serengeti's southeast
bordering the western part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.  This colossal
body of animals is beginning to move towards the Serengeti's Western Corridor
and the Grumeti Reserve by May.  Moving northwest, the swathes of beast pass
through the Central Serengeti in June, arriving in the park's extreme north
around mid-July, where the animals have to face crossing the crocodile-infested
Grumeti and Mara rivers.  Fly camps, move location according to where the gnu's
roam!  Allowing front row seats for this spectacle and are a reasonably
affordable and fun experience of lux glamping!  These safari's can be arranged
with the following operators which Safari Guru works closely with; Alex Walker
Serian Serengeti, Lamai Serengeti and Nomad's Serengeti Safari Camp for those
seeking something a little more private, including private vehicle and guide;
Mkombe House Lamai; great for the family safari or multi-generational groups
travelling together.  Read more on the Great Migration...

All this said, the Serengeti is a fabulous year-round destination; but you
really will need guidance as to where is best and when!  Although the Great
Migration is always on the tip of everyone's tongue, there are reasons to go to
the Serengeti in the so-called "green season" and avoid it!  First, the areas
where the Great Migration may be seen become hugely busy with people, which can
be distracting.  Secondly, this means rates are lower outside of the migration
seasons, and thirdly, the other parks, such as the Ngorongoro Crater Area,
surrounding the Serengeti, are far less crowded. 

Finally, it needs to be remembered that wildlife viewing is still excellent – as
most predatory species (and other wildlife species) stay put and are
territorial.  Hence, there is no need to follow the crowds.  Indeed, get the
best of all worlds and split your trip into two Serengeti areas with differing
accommodation types; maybe a luxurious lodge in the Grumeti and a fly tent in
Northern Serengeti!

There are many greater Serengeti accommodation options available, and by
emailing us, we will share our ideas offering higher-end luxury and the more
basic bush experience, which can include Serengeti's peripheries offering
several private reserves and concessions - north of the Western Corridor is the
Grumeti Reserve.  Between the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the southern
Serengeti are the Maswa Game Reserve and Mwiba Wildlife Reserve.  These three
reserves also offer an exclusive and luxurious safari experience, so let Safari
Guru share our expertise and knowledge for a truly rewarding safari of a
lifetime.

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The Best of Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar is a 21 day / 20 nights budget to
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Stay in two exclusive green camps that blend comfort with sustainability,
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After days of thrilling wildlife experiences, walking safaris, and cultural
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Tanzania Safari and Island Escape is a 17 day / 16 night mid-price range trip.

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