SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Serengeti National Park is the most famous and the oldest park in Tanzania which was made famous by the movie Serengeti Shall Not Die. The park covers an approximate area of 14,750km full of grassland plains, savanna, riverine forest, and woodlands. The park was established back in 1951 and is located on the northwestern part of Tanzania. It is divided into three regions i.e. Serengeti plains: Where wildebeests graze from December to May, The Western Corridor: Which holds the highest population of Nile crocodiles and its where wildebeests graze from May to July and the Northern Serengeti: Which connects with Maasai Mara National Reserve through the Kenyan border and is the best place to enjoy sightings of elephants, dik diks and giraffes. The park is world famous for its biodiversity and abundant wildlife. The park has been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site due to its ecological significance and biodiversity.
Best time to visit
January to February and June to September are considered the best times to visit the park due to the favorable weather conditions. Though it is recommended to travel during the wildebeest migration. This adds on to the experience.
Highlights
- The most famous is the annual wildebeest and zebra migration which runs from Serengeti to Maasai Mara and back to Serengeti.
- High population of Nile Crocodiles and honey badgers.
- Kopjes where lions take rest as they await their prey.
- Open woodlands, hills, black clay soil which covers the savannah region.
Maasai community
Our Favourite Properties
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
This lodge is situated in one of the best locations in Serengeti. Here, you will savor the ancient stillness and serenity of one of the most magnificent destinations on earth.You dine under an indigo blanket of stars as you enjoy unforgettable adventures and experiences you’ve had during the day.The safari lodge seamlessly blends high into an acacia-lined ridge and lends you an infinity pool where panoramic views across the Serengeti’s vast, endless grasslands can’t be missed.The lodge houses 65 guest rooms and one suite decorated in warm earth tones punctuated by pops of brightly coloured fabrics and ornate Makonde carvings on the walls. See more.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
This spectacular-looking lodge is situated on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the plains of the south-western Serengeti. It has a total of 73 rooms which are extremely well furnished offering you uninterrupted serene environment.With Sopa’s tradition of excellence, it goes without saying that their fully en-suite guestrooms and suites have been designed, decorated and furnished with only your total comfort in mind. See more.
Singita Sasakwa Lodge
Singita Sasakwa Lodge was built in the style of a stately Edwardian manor house with a total of nine private cottages, each with its private infinity pool. The lodge boasts stylish interiors with splashes of African art and contemporary design to frameless glass doors and windows capturing 210 degree views of the magnificent scenery, it’s the ultimate in understated luxury.The spacious cottages offer expansive en-suite bathrooms, dressing areas, four-poster beds, fireplaces, living rooms and French doors opening onto welcoming verandas. See more.
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