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7 Things to do in Serengeti National Park

Stepping into Serengeti National Park is like stepping into a different world, where you will tread lighter with eyes wide open as you take in the majesty of the savannah all around you. Whether you like to see big cats, small birds or different types of flowers and plants, Serengeti National Park has something exciting to offer every traveller.

  1. The Great Migration
    While there are lots of things to do and see in Serengeti, the Great Migration is the main attraction for most visitors. People come from all over to see the world’s largest animal migration. Watch the wildebeest and other animals make their way in a circle around the Serengeti, as they traverse different terrains, bodies of water, and evade predators.


     
  2. Seronera River Valley
    A large part of the central Serengeti is made up of the Seronera River Valley. The flora and fauna of the valley are unique to the region, and there are an abundance of animals to watch, including wildebeest, elephants, zebras, gazelles and more. There are also predators like lions, hyenas and leopards. You can stay in a lodge in the valley and spend a few days exploring and enjoying. 


     
  3. See It From The Sky
    Give yourself the gift of a bird’s eye view of the Serengeti. There are hot air balloon rides that will give you a beautiful 360 degree aerial view of the savannah. If you have a larger group or want to see more than a balloon ride, you can charter a small plane for the ride of a lifetime.


     
  4. Visit A Maasai Village
    The Maasai are semi-nomadic people who originated in northern Kenya, but began migrating south in the 15th century. Their history and traditions are old, and as a people, they are very welcoming to outsiders, and eager to share their culture and customs. There are several Serengeti tours to Maasai bomas (their villages/communities), where you will meet Maasai people and get a little flavour of what their life is like.


     
  5. The Bologonja Springs
    The Bologonja Springs are the place to go if you want to see a lot of animals, but not a lot of people. Typically not one of the main tourist areas, the Bologonja Springs does attract lots of giraffes, elephants and antelopes, and it's home to a lot of beautiful plants and flowers you may not see elsewhere. This is a great spot to watch the animals in their natural habitat without a lot of human intrusion. 


     
  6. Retina Hippo Pool
    There are a lot of hippos in Tanzania, but they’re at their best at the Retina Hippo Pool. Here, hundreds of hippos gather to feed, soak in the warm water, and even fight over different spots in the pool! The pool is also home to crocodiles, and herons like to hang around the area. On a good day, you’ll catch around 200 hippos enjoying the pool.

     
  7. A Nighttime Game Drive
    Doing a game drive at night is very different from a game drive during the day. The nocturnal animals, including civets, bush babies and aardvarks, come out to play and feed. And some predators may be out hunting as well. Night game drives are not allowed in most parks in Tanzania, but certain lodges and camps do night drives just outside the national park. The sights and sounds of the Serengeti alive at night will amaze you!