🇹🇿 Tanzania
Serengeti National Park travel guide
The Serengeti is Africa's most iconic safari destination, a vast savanna ecosystem spanning 30,000 square kilometers home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth—the Great Migration of over 2 million wildebeest and zebras. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is where safari dreams come true.
Language
Swahili, English
Currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) / USD widely accepted
Timezone
EAT (UTC+3)
Best time
June to October (dry season), January to February (calving)
Budget/day
$70-200/day
When to visit
Jan
18°C - 28°C
Feb
18°C - 28°C
Mar
18°C - 27°C
Apr
18°C - 26°C
May
18°C - 27°C
Jun
16°C - 27°C
Jul
15°C - 26°C
Aug
15°C - 27°C
Sep
16°C - 28°C
Oct
17°C - 29°C
Nov
18°C - 28°C
Dec
18°C - 28°C
Safety
safe (within park rules)The Serengeti is safe within the national park. Never exit your vehicle unless at designated safe areas or instructed by your guide. Keep windows up when near lions, leopards, and buffalo. Follow park rules strictly — fines are heavy for violations.
Women travellers
Safe in organized camps and lodges.
Culture & etiquette
- + Support conservation
- + Tip guides well
- + Stay quiet during sightings
- + Respect wildlife
- - Never chase animals
- - Never feed wildlife
- - Never leave vehicle
- - Don't wear bright colors
Food to try
Bush dinner
Dining under the stars
Nyama choma
Grilled meat
Ugali
Cornmeal staple
Hidden gems
Details are indicative and may change. Verify visa, safety, and entry requirements before travel.