The best times to visit Serengeti National Park are from January to February or from June through September, although you should plan your trip around the movement of The Great Migration.
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Serengeti National Park is dry and sunny from June through October, making this the best time for a safari in Tanzania. As this is the time when the Great Migration happens, animals concentrate around watering holes such as rivers and springs, providing a prime viewing opportunity for wildlife and photography.
Serengeti is a huge national park so we would recommend minimum four days in order to properly explore it and find the wildlife. Being so large, you do need to spend time driving around looking for the Big Five, which takes time. Plus in four days you'll experience different weather and a variety of safari experiences.
Kenya may be the better choice if you're looking for a more diverse range of experiences focusing on authentic cultural encounters. However, if you're interested in trekking Mount Kilimanjaro or exploring remote safari areas, Tanzania is the way to go.
We recommend spending as many days in the Serengeti as possible. While there are many different accommodation options, the extra cost of staying for longer will be well worth it. Additionally, make sure to come during the dry season to spot more animals, and be mindful of your travel dates.
A budget 4-day safari starts at around US$ 475 per person per day, while a 7-day camping safari can be a little US$ 286 per person per day. On the high end, a 7-day private safari will start at around US$ 716 per person sharing.
The Kogatende area in the northern Serengeti is a great place to catch the migration, between July and October but with July and August typically the peak months.
Both parks offer the Big Five; however, it will be much harder to spot the animals in Kruger due to the layout of the park with the paved roads. Animals often stay far from the roads. If you want a more adventurous safari with multiple animal sightings, Serengeti National Park is the way to go.
The weather of Serengeti National Park is normally warm during day time and cold during night time and early mornings making it good to have both warm and light clothes during your trip to Serengeti.
Wildlife paradiseThe greater Serengeti-Mara ecosystem spans about 15,000 square miles -- four times the size of Yellowstone National Park -- and boasts everything from giraffes to hippos to cheetahs.
Yes, a Serengeti balloon safari is worth it 100%. Take time to plan a great Tanzania wildlife safari to the Serengeti National Park, and get to enjoy a Serengeti balloon safari, which is definitely worth it.
Botswana, Safest Country in Africa for SafariIn addition to being ranked as the safest African safari country, Botswana is also one of the most rewarding safari destinations. Although it is not the cheapest country in Africa for a safari, it is also not the most expensive.
Namibia's big hitter is the astonishing Etosha National Park, while Zimbabwe and Zambia share the Victoria Falls. Namibia and South Africa are the most affordable of all the safari destinations we offer because you can rent a vehicle and drive yourself around, as well as stay in self-catering accommodation.