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Day Trips · Arusha, Arusha

Serengeti National Park (2-Day Overnight)

  • Best seasonYear-round for wildlife; July–September for river crossings; December–March for calving

While technically possible as a very long day trip (7 hours driving each way), Serengeti is far better experienced as an overnight or multi-day excursion. The world's most famous national park stretches 14,763 km² and hosts the annual Great Wildebeest Migration — the world's largest animal migration. Bush camps and lodges inside the park allow visitors to be in the wildlife at dawn and dusk. Most visitors combine Serengeti with Ngorongoro for a 3–4 day trip.

Location

-2.3333, 34.8333 View on map

Highlights

  • Great Wildebeest Migration
  • Big cat concentrations
  • Mara River crossings (Jul–Sep)
  • Vast open plains
  • Hot air balloon option (USD 500+)

Tips for visiting

  • Fly from Arusha Airport (ARK) to Serengeti airstrips — saves 14 hours of driving
  • Stay at least 2 nights to do the park justice
  • Central Serengeti (Seronera) has year-round wildlife density