Best Serengeti Safari Tours 2024
Serengeti is one of the most epic destinations in the world. you can set out across the endless grasslands on an unforgettable migration safari to spot the sought-after Big Five and other iconic African greats like giraffes, cheetahs and hippos. You have the chance to witness one of the seven wonders of the natural world as wildebeest and zebras thunder across the plains during the great migration.
You can connect with nature when you camp in the park with no boundaries between you and the wildlife. While on the game drive, you will be inspired by the nature of the park giving you the chance to take a glace at mt Kilimanjaro with the highest peak in Tanzania or even choose to trek it. It is also a good idea to check on the neighbours in the Ngorongoro crater.
On your game drive in the park, you have the chance to wave to the big five. From the safety of your vehicle, keep your eyes peeled for Africa's iconic Big Five: lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalo. Some animals, like the endangered black rhino, can be elusive, and many are active at different times of day, so both early morning and late afternoon game drives are part of your safari for you to maximize the experience and giving you the best chance of spotting as many species as possible.
The great migration is one of the world's most spectacular displays of wildlife. Between April and May, over two million wildebeest, plus herds of zebras and antelope, travel across the Serengeti in search of water and greener pastures as the dry season sets in. The animals thunder across the panoramic plains and through rivers, an impressive sight you won't witness elsewhere in Africa.
The journey starts in Southern Serengeti when wildebeest calves are being born. Predators like lions and hyenas are constantly hunting for babies, and thousands and thousands of calves are born within a couple weeks of each other, a feast for the eyes of true wildlife enthusiasts.
The peak for this migration takes place from the months of June, July, august and September. crossing rivers means facing about 3,000 crocodiles, patiently waiting for a kill. Not to mention the famous Serengeti lion population: by far the largest in Africa.
Despite the abundance of hoofed meat in this area, life is not easy for these big cats in this unforgiving landscape. But seeing a group of lions collaborating to hunt down a wildebeest is an unforgettable sight.
The herd will move towards the Western Corridor, where they will face the first major obstacle: crossing the Grumeti River. Many animals don’t survive the crossing as they are being awaited by the area’s population of oversized crocodiles ready to feast. The herd may congregate on the southern bank of the river and stay there for up to two weeks before crossing the river.
From the Grumeti obstacle, the herds move further north and starts crossing the next big hurdle, the Mara River, in July or August. The Mara River crossing is where so many iconic Great Migration photos have been taken. After this crossing the herd flocks to the northwest plains and Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
Serengeti Safari Camp is a superlative mobile tented camp designed for an Africa tour to follow great herds of wildebeest as they trek thousands of miles on their annual Great Migration across the mighty Serengeti plains of Tanzania’s National Park. This camp is a super choice since it crosses all Serengeti parts making it flexible for the tourist planning for any part of Serengeti. This will give you the opportunity to stay close to these animals being even able to hear them roaring as you are in bed.
As you move out of the park, check out in the Ngorongoro crater to enjoy more of these animals as they gather in the crater taking water. The Ngorongoro Crater has earned a fabled reputation as one of Africa's most unique natural wonders, boasting a remarkable concentration of animals living in diverse habitats.
You are guaranteed to see a lot of animals on safari in the Ngorongoro Crater. The fertile floor of the caldera is mostly flat, open and covered in nourishing grasses that support large numbers of grazers like zebra, wildebeest, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle, buffalo and tsessebe.
The Crater’s resident lion population is arguably one of the highest densities of prides in the world. This is one of the Ngorongoro Crater facts that makes it such a popular safari destination. Consequently, the lions here have a complete disregard for safari vehicles. You will even find them taking shelter from the sun besides tourist cars. You also have a chance to spot hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, jackals and bat-eared foxes.
Ngorongoro Crater is also a fantastic bird-watching destination, home to over 500 species including ostrich, secretary bird, Kori bustard and greater flamingo.
You have high chance of seeing again all the members of the Big 5 in one place. The lion population is automatic, buffalo herds are in plenty, leopards are generally seen around the forested areas, and large herds of elephants are present during the wetter months as well as endangered black rhinos that makes it perfect for a visit.
While here, don’t miss the prehistorical site. Olduvai Gorge in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area holds some of the most comprehensive history of any place on Earth. Fossils have been discovered in Olduvai’s volcanic rock that dates back to about 3.6 million years ago, which have been instrumental in understanding human evolution. These hominid fossils are believed to be the earliest known evidence of the human species. A visit to the place will give all the information regarding the early man discovery.
If you are that fit then wind up your safari with a hike to mt Kilimanjaro. The routes are Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai, Northern Circuit and Umbwe. Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro takes between five to nine days in order to reach the Kilimanjaro Summit and then descend to the finishing point. For the sake of this safari the Rongai route will the best to take. With is route you have the chance to see more wildlife and less rainfall.
Kilimanjaro Hike is during the dry seasons: December to early March and June to October. No risking to climb during the height of the rainy season for safety reasons. As you plan to take this trek, be mind full of the time to trek.
The challenge of climbing and exploring the mountain captures the imagination of many travelers around the world. Apart from wildlife safaris, Mount Kilimanjaro and its towering snow-caped peaks are one of the things people think of when you mention Africa.
If you love photography and nature, then hiking Mount Kilimanjaro should be on your bucket list. You will be stunned by the overall scenery, vegetation, wildlife and landscape. This will be your final destination on this safari.