River valleys, open plains and exceptional resident wildlife make the Central Serengeti rewarding throughout the year, particularly for big-cat encounters.
Serengeti National Park
Wild Africa,Beautifully Revealed
The Serengeti is one of Africa’s most celebrated wildernesses: an immense ecosystem of grasslands, acacia woodland and riverine forest stretching across northern Tanzania.
Its wildlife is extraordinary, but its true luxury lies in space, the freedom to follow the day slowly, guided by the movement of animals and the changing light.
Four Serengeti Landscapes
Each region has its own rhythm. The right place depends on the season, the wildlife and the kind of journey you want to experience.
01 · CENTRAL
Seronera
03 · WEST
Grumeti Corridor
Woodlands, riverine forest and the Grumeti River create a distinctive setting for the migration from roughly May into July.
02 · NORTH
Kogatende & Mara River
Between July and October, migrating herds gather in the north and may attempt dramatic crossings of the Mara River.
04 · SOUTH
Ndutu & Southern Plains
From January to March, short-grass plains become the stage for calving season, attracting large herds and intense predator activity.
WHEN TO VISIT
Every Season Tells a Different Story
The Serengeti is a year-round destination. Your ideal timing depends on whether you value migration drama, green landscapes, fewer vehicles or classic dry-season wildlife viewing.
January–March
Green Season
Lush southern plains, calving herds and abundant predator activity around Ndutu.
June–October
Dry Season
Excellent wildlife visibility, cooler days and migration movement towards the western and northern Serengeti.
November–December
Short Rains
Fresh landscapes, dramatic skies and returning herds, with fewer visitors in many areas.