The best time to visit Serengeti National Park: Your Classified guide
What is the best time to visit Serengeti National Park?
We don’t say this lightly: the Serengeti is always full of surprises, no matter the time of year.
The centrepiece of most travellers’ planning is, with good reason, to experience the Great Migration. However, we do invite you to look beyond ‘just’ the Great Migration and also discover other wonders of the Serengeti.
Welcome to Serengeti National Park, home to one of nature’s most incredible spectacles, the Great Migration. Witness two million animals, including wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, undertake a long journey to find food and water. The best time to see the migration and the river crossing is between July and October. However, this is also the busiest time, and the crowds may detract from your safari experience.
But don’t worry; there’s more to the Serengeti than just the Great Migration. The park is home to many fascinating animals, such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, that you can observe in their natural habitat. To experience the park fully, we recommend splitting your safari itinerary into two parts. Spend some time in the heart of the migration action and the other portion in a remote, out-of-season location. This way, you can avoid the crowds and still have a fantastic safari experience.
If you want to avoid the crowds altogether, the low season is from mid-March to mid-May, early November to mid-December, and the last two weeks of January. During these periods, there are fewer visitors, and camp rates are much lower. You can still experience the park’s wonders, and you might even have the park to yourself.
Serengeti National Park has two seasons, the wet and the dry. The dry season is from late June to October and is the best time to see animals gathering around rivers and waterholes to quench their thirst. The wet season, from November to May, turns the dry landscape into a lush, green oasis, and the birthing season begins. Most lodges will remain open during the more tranquil wet season, and you can still have a great safari experience.
Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the wonders of Serengeti National Park. Book your safari today and witness some of the world’s most magnificent wildlife in their natural habitat.
How can I get to Serengeti National Park
Many travellers begin their Serengeti safari adventure by arriving at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or the bustling town of Arusha. From there, you can choose to travel to your preferred lodge via a short transfer flight or by safari vehicle. You can also combine the two modes of transportation to enjoy the best of both worlds! Read More
The best time to visit Serengeti National Park
Witnessing the incredible wildlife in Serengeti National Park is a truly remarkable experience that can be enjoyed year-round. While certain areas are better for specific animal sightings at particular times, the wildebeest migration remains a popular event that visitors long to witness. With the accompanying predator action, the migration is a must-see spectacle that can be observed in different stages from January to October. Though the exact timing of the wildebeest’s movement is unpredictable, the excitement and wonder that come with viewing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat make it all worth it. Read More
Serengeti Hot air balloon flights
The Serengeti is a vast African savannah with a perfect climate and gentle winds for 349 days a year. The sky above offers a diverse view, with thunderstorms to the west and warm sunshine to the north and south. We can see the Ngorongoro Highlands and sometimes even Lake Victoria from our high vantage point. This allows us to appreciate the Serengeti’s magnificence in all its glory. Read More
