Serengeti National Park
Witness the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth. Every year, millions of wildebeest and zebra thunder across the plains in search of greener pastures, tracked by lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
The Heart of the African Safari
Serengeti National Park is the crown jewel of Tanzania's safari circuit and one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the world. Its name comes from the Maasai word "siringet," meaning "endless plains"—and that is exactly what you will see: vast grasslands stretching to the horizon, broken only by the silhouette of acacia trees.
The park is home to the Great Migration, the largest land mammal migration on Earth. Each year, over 1.5 million wildebeest, 250,000 zebras, and hundreds of thousands of gazelles move in a vast circle across the Serengeti and Maasai Mara ecosystems, driven by the rains and the search for fresh grass. Witnessing this migration is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that no photograph can truly capture.
Beyond the migration, the Serengeti is a year-round destination. Its density of predators is unmatched: lions laze in the shade of acacia trees, cheetahs scan the plains from termite mounds, and leopards drape themselves across the branches of sausage trees. Whether you visit during the migration or outside of it, the Serengeti delivers extraordinary wildlife encounters.
Tour Highlights
The Great Migration
Witness millions of wildebeest and zebra moving across the plains in a timeless cycle. The dramatic river crossings in the north are a highlight of the safari calendar.
Exceptional Big Cat Sightings
The Serengeti has one of the highest lion densities in Africa, alongside thriving populations of cheetah and leopard. Dawn and dusk game drives offer the best chances to see them on the hunt.
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Float silently above the plains at sunrise for a bird's-eye view of the wildlife below, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.
Maasai Cultural Visits
Meet Maasai communities living on the edges of the park and learn about their rich cultural heritage and traditional way of life.
Luxury Tented Camps
Stay in exclusive tented camps in the heart of the park, where you can hear lions roaring at night and elephants passing by your tent at dawn.
Experience the Serengeti with Zanora
We offer both fly-in safaris (ideal for those short on time) and full overland itineraries combining the Serengeti with the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. Our expert guides know the park intimately and will position you for the best wildlife encounters, whatever the season.