TANZANIA • NORTHERN CIRCUIT

Serengeti National Park

Where endless plains become the stage for one of nature’s greatest spectacles.

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LOCATION

Northern Tanzania

Part of Tanzania's legendary northern safari circuit.

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BEST TIME

June — October

Dry-season months offer excellent wildlife viewing.

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WILDLIFE

The Big Five

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.

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KNOWN FOR

Great Migration

One of the world's most remarkable wildlife spectacles.

Vast plains. Extraordinary wildlife. One unforgettable wilderness.

THE SERENGETI

A landscape
that seems to
have no end.

Stretching beneath enormous African skies, the Serengeti is a place where the rhythm of nature still dictates the day.

From golden grasslands and ancient kopjes to dramatic predator encounters, every journey here feels different — wild, authentic and unforgettable.

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WILD

TIMELESS

EXTRAORDINARY

"In the Serengeti, nature writes the story."

MIGSAM SAFARIS

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THE SERENGETI IN FRAMES

Where every frame tells a story.

From sweeping grasslands to intimate encounters with wildlife, the Serengeti reveals a different story around every corner.

ENDLESS PLAINS

Golden grasslands stretching beyond the horizon.

PREDATOR COUNTRY

The wildest moments happen without warning.

 

LIFE IN THE WILD

Every encounter has its own rhythm.

Some places are visited.
The Serengeti is experienced.

Experience Serengeti beyond the ordinary.

From dawn game drives to soaring above the plains, discover the experiences that make a Serengeti journey unforgettable.

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GAME DRIVES

Venture deep into the Serengeti’s open plains in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs and other iconic wildlife.

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HOT AIR BALLOON

Rise above the Serengeti at sunrise and watch the plains awaken beneath you from an extraordinary perspective.

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WALKING SAFARI

Slow the pace and experience the wilderness on foot, accompanied by an experienced guide who reveals the smaller details of the landscape.

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MIGRATION SAFARI

Follow the movement of the great herds and witness one of nature’s most remarkable journeys across the Serengeti ecosystem.

Game drive in the Serengeti
EXPERIENCE 01
GAME DRIVES
THE CLASSIC SERENGETI EXPERIENCE
Some moments begin before sunrise.

“The best memories aren’t scheduled. They happen somewhere between the tracks, the horizon and the wild.”

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The Serengeti changes with the seasons.

Every time of year reveals a different rhythm, landscape and wildlife experience. Discover when the Serengeti feels right for your journey.

Serengeti landscape during the green season
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JAN — MAR GREEN SEASON
JANUARY — MARCH

Green Season

Lush landscapes, dramatic skies and excellent wildlife viewing create a quieter and beautifully atmospheric side of the Serengeti.

BEST FOR Photography · Green Landscapes · Calving
Serengeti landscape during the green season
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APR — MAY QUIET SEASON
APRIL — MAY

Quiet Season

The rains transform the plains into a vivid landscape, with fewer visitors and a wonderfully intimate atmosphere across the ecosystem.

BEST FOR Solitude · Landscapes · Value
Great Migration in the Serengeti
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JUN — OCT MIGRATION
JUNE — OCTOBER

The Great Migration

Long dry days, abundant wildlife and the dramatic movement of the great herds make this one of the Serengeti’s most sought-after periods.

BEST FOR Migration · Wildlife · Photography
Serengeti during the short rains
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NOV — DEC SHORT RAINS
NOVEMBER — DECEMBER

Short Rains

Fresh green growth returns to the plains as the short rains arrive, bringing renewed energy and a quieter safari atmosphere.

BEST FOR Greenery · Wildlife · Fewer Crowds
GETTING THERE

Getting to Serengeti

The Serengeti can be reached by road or by air, depending on your itinerary and preference. Whichever way you arrive, the journey is part of the experience.

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By Road

2.5 — 4 Hours

Travel through Tanzania's northern safari circuit in a private 4×4 vehicle, with the landscape changing gradually as you leave Arusha behind.

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By Air

Approximately 1 Hour

Fly into the Serengeti on a scenic domestic flight from Arusha or another safari destination, arriving directly in the heart of the wilderness.

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From Arusha

Northern Safari Circuit

Most northern Tanzania safari journeys begin in Arusha, making it the natural gateway to Serengeti and the surrounding national parks.

The roads become quieter, the horizon grows wider, and the wilderness begins.

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