Northern Circuit
Ngorongoro
A vast volcanic crater and cool highlands, with wildlife viewing throughout the year.
Tanzania Destinations
Serengeti
Endless plains, extraordinary wildlife and one of Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes.
Endless Plains
A Landscape That Defines Safari.
The Serengeti is one of Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife landscapes, known for its vast open plains, changing seasons and extraordinary concentration of wildlife.
Its plains lie at the heart of a wider ecosystem that is home to the Great Migration, as well as resident wildlife that remains throughout the year.
Why Visit
Why the Serengeti Stays With You.
Four reasons the Serengeti sits at the heart of so many Tanzania journeys.
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The Landscape
Expansive plains and far-reaching horizons create the Serengeti’s unmistakable sense of scale.
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Wildlife
The wider ecosystem supports remarkable wildlife experiences throughout the year.
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The Journey
Time in the Serengeti can form the centrepiece of a broader northern Tanzania safari.
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The Atmosphere
Early mornings, changing light and the openness of the landscape create an experience that extends beyond individual sightings.
Optional Experience
- Serengeti Hot-Air Balloon See the Serengeti from above on an early-morning balloon flight, subject to availability and operating conditions. From US$599 per person
Subject to availability, weather and operating conditions. Final arrangements are confirmed with your proposal.
Add to My SafariA Natural Phenomenon
The Great Migration.
The wider Serengeti ecosystem is known for the seasonal movement of vast herds through Tanzania and neighbouring Kenya.
Wildlife movements are natural and vary with seasonal conditions.
When to Visit
A Destination That Changes With the Seasons.
Different periods of the year bring different landscapes, wildlife movements and safari conditions. The best time for your journey depends on what you hope to experience.
Planning Your Visit
The Serengeti in Practice.
How Long to Stay
Three nights or more allows time to explore different areas of the park and to stay with wildlife as the day unfolds.
Getting There
The Serengeti can be reached by road through the northern circuit or by light aircraft to one of its airstrips, depending on how your journey is planned.
Where It Fits
It is often the centrepiece of a northern safari, combined with the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.
Respecting the Wild
Keeping a respectful distance and staying on designated tracks helps protect the landscape and its wildlife for the future.
Safari Journeys
Journeys Through the Serengeti.
Combine Your Journey
Pair Serengeti With
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Northern Circuit
Tarangire
Ancient baobabs, a lifeline river and some of the north’s finest elephant country.
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