Wildlife on the endless plains of the Serengeti

National parks Tanzania

Serengeti

Endless plains full of life: the most iconic safari park in the world, home to the Great Migration and the Big Five.

serengeti

tarangire

ngorongoro

lake manyara

arusha

lake eyasi

lake natron

  • Jambo - Hello

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  • Karibu - Welcome

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  • Hakuna Matata - No worries

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  • Rafiki - Friend

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  • Asante - Thank you

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Serengeti National Park

Endless plains

Serengeti National Park is without doubt one of the most iconic wild places on earth, and an essential destination for anyone who loves safari.

This vast park in northern Tanzania covers more than 14,000 square kilometres and is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and unrivalled wildlife.

The word “Serengeti” comes from the Maasai language and means “endless plains”, a perfect description of this extraordinary natural wonder, where the horizon simply never stops.

The Great Migration

The Big Five

3.5 million animals

14,000 km² of savannah

Cheetahs on the plains of the Serengeti, Tanzania

Serengeti facts ✦

14,000 km²

One of the largest and most famous national parks in Africa.

3.5 million

That’s how many animals live on the endless plains of the Serengeti.

The Lion King

The Serengeti was the inspiration for the famous film.

The Big Five

Lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo: all present.

The Big Five

A top safari destination

Wildlife of the Serengeti

The Serengeti is home to an impressive diversity of wildlife. The park is famous for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo), with more than three thousand lions, some 225 cheetahs and around a thousand leopards.

Hyenas and African wild dogs are permanent residents too, alongside an abundance of giraffes, hippos, zebras, antelope and primates. With more than 3.5 million animals, the Serengeti offers an unrivalled chance to see wildlife in its natural surroundings.

See our sample itineraries

The Big Five

A top safari destination

Wildlife of the Serengeti

The Serengeti is home to an impressive diversity of wildlife. The park is famous for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo), with more than three thousand lions, some 225 cheetahs and around a thousand leopards.

Hyenas and African wild dogs are permanent residents too, alongside an abundance of giraffes, hippos, zebras, antelope and primates. With more than 3.5 million animals, the Serengeti offers an unrivalled chance to see wildlife in its natural surroundings.

See our sample itineraries

wildebeest · zebra · gazelle

One of the seven natural wonders of Africa

The Great Migration

Every year millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle migrate across the vast plains of the Serengeti in search of food and water. This Great Migration takes place all year round, with dramatic river crossings as its highlight.

The enormous herds, sometimes more than forty kilometres long, move through the park and offer one of the most impressive natural phenomena you can witness. An unforgettable safari experience.

wildebeest · zebra · gazelle

One of the seven natural wonders of Africa

The Great Migration

Every year millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle migrate across the vast plains of the Serengeti in search of food and water. This Great Migration takes place all year round, with dramatic river crossings as its highlight.

The enormous herds, sometimes more than forty kilometres long, move through the park and offer one of the most impressive natural phenomena you can witness. An unforgettable safari experience.

savannah as far as you can see

Siringet - where the land runs on forever

Breathtaking landscapes

The Serengeti is more than its animals: golden grasslands, acacia trees against the horizon and rock formations (kopjes) where lions sun themselves. At sunrise and sunset the savannah turns deep orange.

It is no accident that this landscape inspired The Lion King. On safari with our guides you understand why the Maasai call this “the land that runs on for ever”.

Plan your safari with Kembe

savannah as far as you can see

Siringet - where the land runs on forever

Breathtaking landscapes

The Serengeti is more than its animals: golden grasslands, acacia trees against the horizon and rock formations (kopjes) where lions sun themselves. At sunrise and sunset the savannah turns deep orange.

It is no accident that this landscape inspired The Lion King. On safari with our guides you understand why the Maasai call this “the land that runs on for ever”.

Plan your safari with Kembe

Through our lens

The Serengeti in pictures

A selection of what our travellers and guides caught on camera out on the plains, from migrating wildebeest to vultures.

Wildlife on the plains of the Serengeti
Wildebeest during the Great Migration
The Big Five in the Serengeti
Cheetahs on the savannah
Vultures waiting their turn
Topi grazing on the plains
Tanzanian landscape

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