Male lion lying in green grass on the Serengeti plains

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Serengeti National Park

Map of Serengeti National Park showing the Northern, Central and Southern Serengeti Nyumba Camps

Welcome to the Serengeti

“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.

Four Distinct Regions

Acacia woodland opening onto vast grassy plains in the southern Serengeti

The Southern Plains

Open, grassy plains that the Serengeti is famous for.
Male lion in tall grass beneath a lone acacia tree in the Central Seronera Valley

The Central Seronera Valley

A network of river valleys with rich grazing lands that attract the highest density of wildlife.
Rocky stream with pools under acacia trees and cloudy sky in the Western Corridor

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.
Rocky river winding through green bush in the Northern Serengeti

The Northern Serengeti

These remote wilds contain the crocodile-infested waters of the Mara River, a legendary site for exciting Great Migration river crossings.

Destination Highlights

  • Iconic Wildlife Viewing

    Enjoy the iconic African wildlife viewing experience, complete with rolling plains, acacia trees, and an incredible diversity and density of wildlife.

  • The Great Migration

    Experience the Great Migration as it changes through the seasons, and witness river crossings, the “rut”, or a thrilling chase.

  • Sunsets & Starry Nights

    Savor the world’s most breathtaking sunsets, followed by brilliant star-filled nights. Light and darkness take on new meanings here.

  • Little bee-eater perched on a thin stem in the Serengeti
  • Young cheetah chasing a Thomson's gazelle fawn across the grass in the Serengeti
  • Two elephants walking through golden, dusty light at sunrise in the Serengeti
  • Herd of impala gathered on a dirt patch in the Serengeti
  • Sunbeams breaking through clouds over a rocky kopje on the Serengeti plains
  • Two lion cubs playing on a termite mound, one chewing a stick
  • Topi running alongside a group of zebras across dry grassland

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Wildebeest leaping down a dusty riverbank during the Great Migration

The Great Migration

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.

In addition to wildebeest and zebra, 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.

Guest relaxing on the porch of a canvas tent beneath trees

Where You’ll Stay - Nyumba Camps

Inside the thatched lounge with sofas and armchairs at a Nyumba camp

The 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.

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Safaris In the Serengeti