The most convenient option is to fly from Arusha to one of the park's seven airstrips. It is also possible to book an overland safari in a 4x4 safari vehicle from Arusha to Serengeti National Park and visit one or two other parks along the way.
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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.
For big-budget, luxury safari experiences, there really is no upper limit on what you can book in both countries. But it doesn't matter whether you are after a simple camping safari or a no expense spared luxury lodge holiday, you will pay more in Tanzania than Kenya.
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.
Ultimately, neither is better than the other. Both Serengeti and Masai Mara win the prize for the best safari in Africa. They are both amazing travel destinations and there are pros and cons to going on a wildlife safari in both. Masai Mara Safaris generally offer slightly more concentrated game viewing year-round.
Serengeti National Park is an extremely secure place to visit. The park is well protected by Park Rangers and wildlife Wardens with professional training. Below are a few of the reasons why Serengeti is one of the safest Tanzanian safari parks to visit.
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.
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.
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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.
When on safari in the Serengeti, you cannot see the snow tops of the Kilimanjaro mountain from that far. However, you can see the Kilimanjaro very well when arriving in Arusha, at JRO airport, when the skies are clear blue.