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Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is an endless plain in Tanzania. It is the only remaining natural grazing ecosystem on Earth. This vast plain is also the heart of the complex ecosystem.
 
The Serengeti plain stretches as far as the eye can see. The millions of wildlife migrating to the Maasai Mara in Kenya are awe-inspiring.
 
Life in Serengeti National Park is truly enchanting. Indeed, plentiful prey constitutes the primary reason for the increasing population of wild cats.
 
The wildebeest migration is an exciting natural event that has never been seen before.
 
However, there is no definitive beginning or end to a wildebeest’s journey. Its existence constitutes an unending pilgrimage, characterized by a perpetual pursuit of sustenance and hydration. The sole inception occurs at the moment of birth.
 

The Serengeti ecosystem is among the most ancient on Earth, with minimal changes in its climate, flora, and fauna over millions of years.

The presence of early humans in Olduvai Gorge dates back approximately two million years. Certain aspects of human lifestyle, mortality, adaptation, and migration are as ancient as the hills themselves.

The Serengeti remains the only park in Africa where the spectacular migration can be observed. While time may seem to stand still in this place, life remains in perpetual motion.

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Wildebeest Migration

This is what makes Serengeti most famous, where more than a million wildebeest and 200,00 zebras move from the north to the southern plains due to the short rains.

These movements occur from October to November (from north to south) and from April to June (from west and north). Then, from July through September, when it is dry in the Serengeti, the river flows into the Masai Mara.

Nothing can stop the instinct to migrate, whether crocodiles or lions. Once the river crossing begins, it is a daring adventure for these animals.

Serengeti is magical. It does not matter which season of migration you visit. It’s not easy to put into words what life is like in the Serengeti National Park.

The rhythmic sound of millions of animals is so thick in the air. It vibrates every nerve in your body. To experience it all, visit the Serengeti.

Serengeti National Park Division 

This park is divided into three sections. The southern (central) part is well known as the Seronera. This is the part the Maasai people called the “Serengit,” meaning the endless plains.
 
The Seronera area is a classic savanna dotted with acacia trees. Additionally, this area is ideal for wildlife viewing.
 
To the west, the Serengeti is marked by the Grumeti River. This area has dense thickets and dense forests due to abundant water.
 
To the north is Lobo. This is where the Serengeti meets the Maasai Mara in Kenya. It is the least-visited section of this park in Tanzania.
 
Serengeti National Park is well-developed and offers accommodations. The best eco-lodges and hotels provide visitors with a comfortable stay.
A Balloon Safari is an excellent activity to consider. It’s a short trip by air, but the memory will last your entire life.

Serengeti National Park was the first site on the list to be designated a World Heritage Site when United Nations delegates met in Stockholm in 1981.

By the late 1950s, the Serengeti had gained recognition as a unique ecosystem, offering insights into how the natural world functions and how the ecosystem is dynamic.

Most visitors to the Serengeti do not come only to see the wildebeest. Beyond that, this park offers a natural environment and the best views, which are luxuries.

The movement of these ungulates is driven by seasonal patterns. Rainfall and the availability of grasses control the ecosystem.

This natural event occurs only in the Serengeti in Tanzania. It is a repeated process that has occurred over millions of years between this park and the Maasai Mara in Kenya. Read more on Serengeti Migration.

Serengeti National Park is well known for its wildlife. This area also has a long history of human occupation. Humans and their ancestors (Australopithecus Afarensis) lived here for almost four (4) million years. To this day, Serengeti National Park has been home to several indigenous tribes.

One of the most famous tribes is the Maasai. This tribe is unique and popular for its long-preserved culture.

Despite education, civilization, and Western cultural influences, the Maasai people have clung to their traditional way of life. This makes them a symbol of Tanzanian and Kenyan culture. Read more about the Maasai

The realization that Serengeti National Park is amazing begins on your first day and continues through the last day of the trip.

The change in landscapes, from rich, flat soil to poor, hilly soil, depends on the location. This affects the type of vegetation and the concentration of wildlife.
For those looking for wildcats, birds, or even small creatures, Serengeti is home to many.

Experiencing a few kilometers of this park’s ecosystem will change everything. Your vision of our world and the environment will become a new story to tell.

History of Serengeti National Park

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, explorers and missionaries described the Serengeti. The mass numbers of the animals found here are documented for the first time.
 
Though minor details were reported until the 1920s to 1930s. This exploration supplies the first reference to the great wildebeest migration. Also, the first photographs of the region were taken.
 
By the 1930s, an area of about 2,286 square kilometers had been designated as a game reserve. This area covers the southern and eastern Serengeti.
 
Sport hunting was allowed until 1937, when it was stopped.
 
In the 1940s, Protected Area status was confirmed. The National Park was established in 1951.
 
The protected area covers up to the Ngorongoro highlands and the southern Serengeti. At that moment, the headquarters of the park is on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.
 
The first gazetted park in 1951 also covered the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCAA)
 

When did Serengeti become a National Park?

In 1959, Serengeti National Park was established as a separate park from Ngorongoro. The park also extended to the Kenya border. There are so many reasons to split off. But the well-known reason is the threat to the Maasai communities.
 
The Maasai were not allowed to graze their cattle within the protected area. To prevent this from happening, the protests were staged.
 
The final conclusion reached was that the Maasai may live and graze cattle in Ngorongoro. But not within the boundaries of Serengeti National Park.
 
By 1961, the Maasai Mara in Kenya was established. In 1965, the Lamai Wedge between the Mara River and the Kenya border was added to the Serengeti.
 
To create a permanent corridor that allows wildebeest to migrate freely. From south of the Serengeti to the Loita plain in the north.
 
By 1962, the Maswa Game Reserve had come into existence. But also the small area of the Grumeti River in the western corridor in 1967. 
 
The proposal for Serengeti National Park to become a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1972. During the Stockholm conference the Declaration and Action  Plan for Human Environment. 
 
By 1981, the Serengeti had been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Serengeti Safari Tours

  • serengeti great migration safari

    From $3,160

    8 Days, 7 Nights

    8 Days Wildebeest Migration Serengeti (River- Crossing)

    Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara

  • tanzania camping

    From

    7 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

  • ndutu migration calving season

    From $2,470

    6 Days, 5 Nights

    5 Days Ndutu Migration Safari

    Serengeti &Ngorongoro Crater

Meet Elibariki,

Safari Specialist.

(Call or WhatsApp)
+255 742 696 430

Meet Elibariki,

Safari Specialist.

(Call or WhatsApp)
+255 742 696 430

General Travel Information

Our team researched and focused on trips that attract people with the same interest. People who naturally get well with each other through their shared interests.

Once you confirm your booking on a tour you will be sent further practical information. Packing tips, and detailed itineraries, including advice on health, passport, and visa requirements. The numbers of guests on tours.

Memorable meals are one of the hallmarks of an excellent holiday. With the support of the best cooks, the quality of food and drink service is our pleasure
 
Depending on the service level or type of tour you have chosen. Pre-discussion with your tour planner is a win-win situation for an enjoyable diet.
 
We offer our cook on othetr trips and others are inclusive service from our partners. Include hotels, private camps, and luxury lodges.

Tanzania is the safest country in Africa, Tanzanians are very friendly. There is no history of dangerous animals on Kilimanjaro.
 
No need to fear about your health, we provide healthy food. Our guides are well-trained and certified in First Aid. We always carry the first aid kit and oxygen cylinders for emergencies.
 
The rescue is also available on the mountain at all camps. In case of any serious emergence, we can arrange for a helicopter rescue

Our Professional Safari Guides are well trained in wild animal behaviors. They have enough experience to lead our clients in the wilderness.
Our vehicles are 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rovers with a hutched roof to give the best visibility of a game.

African safaris guarantee unlimited sightseeing. Millions of animals, birds, and plant life. These are the core characteristics of the African savanna.
You roam across the countryside. In search of Elephants, Lions, Rhinos, Cape buffalo, and Leopards (the so-called “Big Five”).
 
On any given day, you will encounter Blue Wildebeests. Zebras, a large variety of antelope species, Gazelles, Giraffes, Baboons, and Hippos.
 
The birdlife is fantastic – in some areas, up to 400 bird species
 
You will also see the acacia-dotted landscape, endless plains, and majestic mountains.
Beautiful sunsets and sunrises one could never imagine! Think of a late afternoon thunderstorm. Short but violent, and then the beautiful rainbow.

Tanzania destinations are accessible throughout the year. Though we recommend trips during the dry session for the safari so that you can enjoy the best sightings.
 
The grasses and bush are at their least dense. July to October and December through February.
 
The green session includes March through June. Discuss with us in advance for Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park’

  • Insect repellent (the best way to prevent malaria and other insect-borne diseases).
  • Sunscreen, cap or hat, sunglasses, binoculars, detergent powder
  • if you want to wash some clothes yourself, hand-wipes small.
  • Flashlight, aspirin, diarrhea medicine, rain jacket, poncho, or collapsible umbrella,
  • Plastic bags (for wet clothes, swimsuits,s and for keeping dust away from camera equipment).
  • Kleenex/toilet tissue a neck chain for eyeglasses if you take them off to use binoculars and cameras,
  • Any medical prescription you need. masking tape or labels for marking exposed film cans, film.
  • And extra camera batteries.

Although more than 200 languages and dialects are spoken throughout Africa. This presents no problem as English is spoken throughout East and Southern Africa.
Apart from English, all our professional guides are multilingual. So worry not we get you covered

Frequently Asked Questions

We are determined to ensure that you experience the luxury of genuinely memorable travel. On every trip, we aim to create a ‘charmed space’ within which you can relax, absorb fresh insights, be stimulated and charmed by new encounters – and have fun!

Whether traveling alone or with friends, Blessing Safaris guests often mention how particularly agreeable they find their traveling companions. our groups are deliberately small, comprising 2 to 7 guests especially for safari.

Our team carefully researched and focused on trips which attract people with the same interest and naturally get on well with each other through their shared interests.

Once you confirm your booking on a tour you will be sent further practical information – packing tips, detailed itineraries, including advice on health, passport and visa requirements, and minimum and maximum numbers of guests on tours.

Memorable meals are one of the hallmarks of an excellent holiday. With the support of the best cooks, the quality of food and drink service is guaranteed. Depending on the service level or type of tour you have chosen, pre-discussion with your tour planner is a win-win situation for an enjoyable diet. Other tours are accompanied by our cook and others are inclusive service from our accommodation partners include hotels, private camps, and luxury lodges

Help us to help you by organizing even better tours, and save money. If you contact us in advance you will save a big deal in terms of price as you have the best time for negotiation and customization of the tour with a safari planner and save more.

Why not? , We offer private tours whether you’re alone or with family and friends celebrating a special anniversary or planning a reunion of family and friends you can discuss with us. We can create a special itinerary away from traffic, travel in style with the itinerary specifically shaped to your requirements.

The answer is absolutely yes! The areas where safaris are organized are safe and free of political chaos. We conduct safaris in places that are politically stable to assure our clients’ safety and enjoyment.

Our Professional Safari Guides are well trained about wild animal behaviors and they have enough experience to lead our clients in the wilderness. Our vehicles are 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rovers with a hutched roof to give maximum visibility of a game.

African safaris guarantee unlimited sightseeing; millions of animals, birds, and plant life are the core characters of the African savanna. You roam across the countryside in search of Elephants, Lions, Rhinos, Cape buffalo, and Leopards (the so-called “Big Five”). On any given day, you will encounter Blue Wildebeests, Zebras, a large variety of antelope species, Gazelles, Giraffes, Baboons, and Hippos. The birdlife is fantastic – in some areas, up to 400 bird species have been identified! Think of the majestic Baobab tree (some tribes believe that the tree was indeed planted upside-down!), and there are hundreds of varieties of thorn trees! You will also see the acacia-dotted landscape, endless plains, majestic mountains, and the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises one could ever imagine! Think of a late afternoon thunderstorm, short but violent, and then the beautiful rainbow.

This aspect is much overstated. You will rarely see a snake, but if you do, it will most likely be from the safety of your safari vehicle. Tents and lodges all have bug screens fitted to windows and doors. In most areas where bugs or mosquitoes are prevalent, rooms and tents are also equipped with mosquito nets, adding to the idealistic ambiance. Bear in mind that malaria is a threat in most wildlife areas, and it is necessary to consult your doctor for advice before embarking on your safari.

Tanzania destinations are accessible throughout the year but we advise you to take your tours during the dry session for the safari so as you can enjoy the best sightings at this time as the grasses and bush are at their least dense. July to October and December through February. The green session includes March through June. Discuss with us for the best option if you have also a plan to coincides with Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park

Note – the migration is a natural event and the timing varies month by month; year by year. A good thing is it won’t happen in one day it takes time to complete. And we update most of our clients once the migration starts, so if your great desire is to witness the migration communicate with us in advance so as we can try our best to assure your encounter. Please note that the vast majority of travelers do not witness the wildebeest crossing of the Mara as the timing and duration varies widely each year. The best probable months are July, August, September

Around the turn of the century (until the ’30s and ’40s), mobile tenting was the only option, and “camp as you go” was the standard practice. Over the years the luxury connected with the traditional mobile tenting safari has increased. By the same token, one can understand that the cost of having a “luxury hotel” following one around in Africa is expensive. However, most people settle for permanent tented camps. Because they are “permanent” they can be equipped with flush toilets and traditional bathroom fixtures and conveniences. Don’t be misled by terminology – a permanent tented camp offers the comfort of a 5-star hotel but with the romance and adventure of being surrounded by the sights and sounds of Africa.

(We suggest you remember) insect repellent (the best way to prevent malaria and other insect-borne diseases), sunscreen, cap or hat, sunglasses, binoculars, detergent powder if you want to wash some clothes yourself, hand-wipes small flashlight, aspirin, diarrhea medicine, rain jacket, poncho or collapsible umbrella, plastic bags (for wet clothes, swimsuit and for keeping dust away from camera equipment), Kleenex/toilet tissue a neck chain for eyeglasses if you take them off to use binoculars and cameras, any medical prescription you need, masking tape or labels for marking exposed films cans, film, extra camera batteries.

Although more than 200 languages and dialects are spoken throughout Africa, this presents no problem as English is spoken throughout East and Southern Africa. Apart from English, all our professional guides are multilingual so we get you covered

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