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Serengeti

Endless savannah plains and the annual Great Migration, one of the last epic wildlife spectacles on the planet.

Overview

The Serengeti's name comes from the Maasai word for 'endless plains,' and few places live up to their name so literally. Over two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move through the ecosystem each year in the Great Migration, trailed by predators that make the region one of the most reliable places on Earth for big-cat sightings.

Best Time to Visit

June to September for the Great Migration river crossings in the north; January to March for calving season and dense predator activity in the south.

Top Attractions

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

A year-round movement of over two million animals, with river crossings the most dramatic phase.

Seronera Valley

Seronera Valley

The Serengeti's game-viewing heartland, known for consistent lion and leopard sightings year-round.

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

A neighboring volcanic caldera packed with wildlife, often combined with a Serengeti safari.

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