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Attractions · Arusha, Arusha

Serengeti National Park

  • CategoryNature & Wildlife
  • Duration2–7 days recommended
  • AdmissionUSD 70 per person per day (non-residents)

The Serengeti is Tanzania's most famous national park and one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles. Covering 14,763 km², it is home to the Great Wildebeest Migration — the largest animal migration on Earth — along with prides of lions, cheetahs, leopards, and millions of plains animals. From Arusha it can be reached in about 7 hours by road.

Good to know

Hours
06:00–18:00 daily
Best time
Year-round; Migration calving Dec–Mar, river crossings Jul–Sep
Best for
Migration viewers, Big cat enthusiasts, Safari aficionados

Location

Naabi Hill Gate or Ndabaka Gate, Serengeti National Park

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Tips for visiting

  • Fly from Arusha Airport to airstrips inside the park to save travel time
  • Central Serengeti (Seronera) has year-round wildlife density
  • The Great Migration timing varies — research before booking