Serengeti Safari Holidays

Top 5 Wildlife Experiences on Serengeti Safari Holidays

Spot Apex Predators in Seronera

In the heart of the Serengeti is the wildlife-rich area of Seronera. Nicknamed the predator capital of the world, there’s a good chance you’ll spot lions, cheetahs and, if you’re lucky, a leopard or two. During the rainy season, between December and April, confusions of wildebeest also gather in Seronera. For a truly wild experience, you can camp in the open bush.

Visit the Ngorongoro Crater

Formed by a giant volcanic eruption, the vast Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most spectacular stops on our Serengeti holidays. As you stare over the rim into the crater, you’ll see steep cliffs tumbling to the floor and extinct craters surrounding the valley. You might also see the Big Five: black rhinos, elephants, lions, buffalos and leopards.

The Great Migration

One of the most dramatic spectacles in the animal kingdom, the Great Migration is one of the many reasons Serengeti holidays are so remarkable. It occurs between January and March, when millions of wildebeest, zebras, elands and gazelle begin their epic journey from the Serengeti to Kenya’s Masai Mara in search of wetter grasslands.

Stay in a Tented Camp

Camping on a Serengeti safari holiday brings you closer to the wild side of Africa. The best campsites are those that aren’t protected by fences to keep the animals at bay. Imagine waking to the sound of an African Cape buffalo grazing by your tent or listening to the distant roar of a lion – this is a wildlife adventure you’ll never forget.

Watch Animals Drink from Water Holes

Waterholes are a great stop on any Serengeti safari, as animals gather around them day and night. This is particularly true during the dry season when water is scarce, making the period between June and October an excellent time to join a Serengeti safari − you might even get a glimpse of the elusive leopard.

Serengeti Safari Tours

Stretching across northern Tanzania, the Serengeti National Park is one of the largest parks in Africa. Our Serengeti safari holidays take you on thrilling game drives to witness some of the greatest animals on earth. It’s believed that there are up to two million wildebeest, one million gazelle and 200,000 zebras as well as large numbers of elephant and a wonderful selection of bird life in the Serengeti. Lions are often seen roaming the wilderness in large numbers and there are around 2,000 inside the park itself.

The terrain of the national park varies from treeless plains to stretches of savannah dotted with flat-topped acacia trees. Granite rock outcrops, known as kopjes, blend with riverine bush and thick scrub in the area around the Seronera River. On a Serengeti safari tour, you’ll also learn about the ecosystems as well as going in search of the wildlife.

If you want to go on Serengeti holidays during the wildebeest breeding season, the best time to visit is in January and February. They then move to the north and west of the Serengeti between April and June. From July to October, the animals begin their move further north to the Masai Mara in Kenya, before starting to return to the southern and central plains of the Serengeti in November.

You’ll also explore the vast plain on our Serengeti safari holidays, where you can go in search of the park’s most impressive game, before camping out beneath the stars and experiencing the wilder side of Africa.

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FAQs about Serengeti Safaris

When is the best time to visit the Serengeti for a safari?

The best time to go on a Serengeti safari is during the dry season, between June and October. During this period, the vegetation is sparse, making it easier to spot wildlife such as the famous Great Migration of zebras and wildebeest. The dry season also provides optimal game viewing opportunities as animals congregate around water sources. Temperatures are also moderate during this season and there is less chance of rain. The dry season coincides with the breeding season for many animals, so there are plenty of opportunities to watch courtship displays and territorial disputes.

What wildlife can be seen in the Serengeti?

The Serengeti is home to a diverse ecosystem, which is world-renowned for its extraordinary wildlife population. You’ll find a wide array of animals, including the famous Big Five, which is made up of lions, leopards, elephants, rhinoceroses and buffaloes. The Serengeti is also known for the annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras and antelopes go in search of greener lands. This is without doubt one of nature’s greatest spectacles. The diverse array of wildlife in the Serengeti pays testament to the importance of conservation efforts to protect and preserve this remarkable ecosystem.

If you want to see a lot of animals and don’t mind camping and a lot of travel on often bumpy roads, this is the trip for you. We saw all of the Big 5 and the Ugly 5 in the first two and a half days.

Richard Lord Kenya & Tanzania Adventure

From the vast plains of the Serengeti and the acacia-studded savannahs of the Masai Mara to the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, the shores of Lake Victoria, the fever-tree forests of Lake Naivasha and the spice lands of Zanzibar, this is a REAL adventure encompassing all the iconic sites of East Africa.

Sarah Robertson Kenya & Tanzania Adventure

As my first ever safari, this trip was amazing. The wildlife viewing was way beyond what I could have imagined as was the warmth of welcome from all the people I encountered.

Jennifer Bruce Tanzania Safari Adventure

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