Welcome to the Serengeti
Endless Horizons
“Epic” barely begins to describe the Serengeti’s grasslands that stretch beyond the eyes and its acacia-covered plains where lions roam. The name comes from a Maasai word that means “the place where the land runs on forever,” and it’s easy to see why: these 5,700 square miles of ancient wilderness never run out of horizon.
Top Three
Serengeti Highlights
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Enjoy the iconic African wildlife viewing experience, complete with rolling golden plains, acacia trees and an incredible diversity and density of wildlife.
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Experience the Great Migration as it changes through the seasons, and witness river crossings, the “rut” or a thrilling chase.
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Savor the world’s most breathtaking sunsets, followed by brilliant star-filled nights. Light and darkness take on new meanings here.
The Great Migration
Wild and Diverse
The Serengeti, Tanzania’s top safari destination, is renowned for the Great Migration, during which two million wildebeest and zebra journey annually. The migration changes with the seasons: January to March is calving season; April to June is the Rut, a mass breeding event; and in July–October, wildebeest cross the Mara River.
Africa’s Big Five—buffalo, lion, leopard, rhino and elephant—can be seen here. The park houses over 3,000 lions, with leopards in acacia trees and lions on rocky kopjes. The Serengeti is also home to giraffe, zebra, hyena, cheetah, baboon, hippo and 500 bird species like ostrich and tawny eagle.
Beyond its wildlife, the Serengeti offers stunning sunsets and starry nights, leaving you with unforgettable memories.
Four Distinct Regions
Rich with Life
The Southern Plains
Open, grassy plains that the Serengeti is famous for.
The Central Seronera Valley
A network of river valleys with rich grazing lands that attract the highest density of wildlife.
The Western Corridor
From Lake Victoria in the west, the Western Corridor follows the Grumeti River, the site of the Great Migration’s first perilous river crossing.
The Northern Serengeti
These remote wilds contain the crocodile-infested waters of the Mara River, a legendary site for exciting Great Migration river crossings.
Where You’ll Stay
Serengeti Nyumba Camps
Thomson’s Serengeti Nyumba camps move seasonally to follow the continuous movement of the Great Migration, so you’re always close to the wildlife. Enjoy top-notch service from the camp staff, delicious meals in the dining tent and comfortable amenities in your tent. Sit back with a cocktail or a book in the lounge tent, by the campfire or on the verandah of your Nyumba tent.
Safaris In the Serengeti
Experience It for Yourself
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