Serengeti National Park – The Crown Jewel of African Safaris

Located in northern Tanzania, about 335 kilometers from Arusha (a 6–7 hour drive or just 1 hour by flight), Serengeti National Park spans a vast 14,763 square kilometers of untouched wilderness. This legendary park is world-renowned for hosting the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the most spectacular natural events on Earth, where over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains in search of fresh grazing—followed closely by lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles lying in wait.

The best time to visit depends on the experience you seek: June to October is ideal for general game viewing and predator sightings, while December to March offers calving season with dramatic scenes of survival. Serengeti’s open savannahs, acacia-dotted landscapes, and golden plains create the perfect stage for incredible wildlife sightings. From the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) to hyenas, giraffes, impalas, and over 500 bird species, the biodiversity here is unmatched. What truly sets Serengeti apart is its sheer scale, raw beauty, and timeless sense of wild freedom—making it not only the best park in Africa, but a once-in-a-lifetime destination for any nature lover or adventure seeker.