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The Serengeti National Park is a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most popular parks in Tanzania. It’s the largest protected area in the country, located in the North Eastern part of Tanzania. The park covers about 14,769square kilometers. To the north of the park is the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, to the west are two Game Reserves Ikorongo and Grumeti and to the Southwest is the Maswa Game Reserve. The name “Serengeti” means “Endless plains” in the Maasai language. The Serengeti National Park was established in 1952 and at that point included the Ngorongoro conservation area. The park is characterized by endless plains which are dotted with kopjes, rivers and acacia trees. It is famous for hosting the largest animal’s migration in the world, where over 1.5 million blue wildebeest and the Ngorongoro 250,000 zebra along with smaller herds of Thomson’s gazelle and elands. The park is also home to the largest of the 5 big mammals more son lion, other iconic animals include elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards and lions. Other animals you might see include hyenas, giraffes, African wild dogs, hippos, crocodiles, and more than 500 species of birds.
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Top safari activities to do/ highlight of a Tanzania safari in Serengeti National Park
Game drives
A game drive in the Serengeti National Park is a must-do experience that allows visitors see the ark’s vast landscape and get up close to amazing wildlife. Game drives in the park are conducted in sections that’s the morning game drives and the evening game drives when the animals are active. During the game drive safari, you can see the famous Big Fives (lion, buffalo, leopard, rhino and elephant) in their natural habitat. you might also see cheetah, zebras and different bird species.
The morning game drive begins at sunrise and goes until about 11: am. It’s a great time to see animals returning from the night, like hyenas, wild dogs, lions, cheetahs and leopards. You might also spot hippos coming out of the water. The evening game drive takes place as the sun sets, giving a chance to see animals like zebras, impalas, giraffes, jackals, and foxes. Many predators, including lions, hyenas, and leopards, are very active at night, so this is the best time to see them hunting or resting after a long day.
Viewing the great migration
One of the most popular activities in the Serengeti National Park is the opportunity to observe the Great Migration. This is one of the astonishing events which occur annually in the Serengeti as a million of wildebeest and zebras cross the landscape in search of fresh grazing grounds and water. This experience typically peaks between June to September as herds pass through into the mara river in Kenya. This event involves over 1.5 million wildebeests and thousands of Zebras migrating from the southern parts of Serengeti National Park plains and Ngorongoro crater to the southern parts of Masai Mara National Park in Kenya and back to Serengeti National Park. Witnessing thus massive migration is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, filled with the scene of predator-prey interactions as lion and crocodile’s tale advantage of the migratory routes.
Hot air ballon safari
A hot air ballon safari offers a truly magical experience with stunning views of Serengeti national park. As you gently float above the savannah at sunrise, you get to enjoy wide, open views of the landscape, showing off the park’s beautiful abd varied ecosystems. From high above, wildlife appears as part of the intricate tapestry of nature, with herds of wildebeest abd elephant roaming beneath. The serene silence of floating in a ballon, accompanied by the accessional roar of a lion or call of birds creates a peaceful ambiance unlike any others. During a visit to Serengeti, the ballon ride is definitely something to look forward to. It’s a chance to see the vast plains and spot animals in their natural habitat. These sight-seeing balloon safari encounters begin as early as 5:00 a.m., and the inflatables’ capacities vary. After the ride, you will return to have a bush breakfast before you continue with the other safari activities as planned on your safari itinerary.
Exploring the Olduvai Gorge
Olduvai Gorge often called the “Cradle of Mankind”, is a famous archaeological site where the Leakey family discovered some of the earliest human remains. It is located at the eastern edges of the Serengeti national park, within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and within the East African Rift Valley. This special place has given us some of the oldest fossils of early humans, dating back nearly two million years, helping us understand how humans evolved. Visitors while on a Serengeti safaris can explore the site, views fossil exhibits and Louis Leakey, who conducted pivotal research there. Besides its archaeological importance, Olduvai Gorge is also known for its stunning landscapes and rich wildlife. A visit to Olduvai gorge adds a profound historical contact to a safari adventure, linking the ancient past with the vibrant ecosystems of the Serengeti.
Visit the Maasai people
The Maasai community, who live around the Serengeti, bring a special cultural touch to the safari experience. They are probably the most well-known tribe in East African. They are tall and often wear bright, colorful clothing. The Masai have been living near the Serengeti plains for the last 300 years, having moved from Sudan long ago. They still believe in their ancient traditional practices and values. Visiting one of their villages, called a boma, gives you a great chance to learn about their way of life and beliefs. The Maasai are friendly and happy to show you how they hunt, milk their animals, cook traditional foods, and more. After exploring their homes, you can also stop by a local school, watch traditional dances, and buy handmade crafts.
Birdwatching
Serengeti National Park is a great place for bird lovers, home to more than 500 kinds of birds, such as the Gray Crowned-Crane, greater flamingo and lesser flamingo, Hamerkop, African Jacana, pennant-winged nightjar, sombre nightjar, African open bill, black stork, Rock Pigeon and Speckled Pigeon among others. While on your birdwatching safari, you might also spot bird species such as Dusky Turtle-Dove, Mourning Collared-Dove, abdim’s stork, woolly-necked stork, freckled nightjar, slender-tailed nightjar and square-tailed nightjar, red-chested cuckoo, lack-bellied plover, long-toed lapwing, blacksmith lapwing, spur-winged lapwing, white-headed lapwing, Senegal lapwing, black-winged lapwing and more.
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