Activities in Serengeti National Park: Serengeti National Park is located in the Simiyu regions. Serengeti national park is prominently known worldwide for the park that hosts the massive wildebeest migration annually. Serengeti:  the very name conjures up a wealth of images, doesn’t it? Wide open plains dotted with wildebeest, zebras, and antelope as far as the eye can see.

A pride of lions painted red-gold by the rising sun as they prowl through the tall grass in search of a morning meal. The chortling of hippos as they wallow in their pools to escape the heat of the midday sun. Brightly colored hot air balloons floating lazily in air.

The Attractions in Serengeti National Park ( Tanzania ) are what brings many tourists to Tanzania every year. The Serengeti National Park is a UNESCO World heritage site and the most popular in Tanzania. It is located in the North Eastern part of the country and covers an area of about 30,000 sq. km. 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. Serengeti means “Endless plains” among the Maasai.

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. These features are home to the big 5 mammals (elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards and lions), wildebeest, zebras, hyenas, giraffes, African dogs, hippos, crocodiles and over 450 species of birds.

Because of its endless grasslands, the Serengeti is the ultimate safari destination for those who are interested in game drives or want to follow the great animal migration. This annual migration involves the movement of over 2 million zebras, gazelles and wildebeest. It is considered to be one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth.

The Serengeti National Park can be visited throughout the year. However, to witness the great migration, you need to visit at the right time. The best time to follow the migration in the Serengeti is between May to June and December to March. Between May to June the wildebeest can be seen close to River Grumeti. From December to March, one needs to go to the Southern Plains to have the best sights.  July to October is also excellent if you are visiting the Northern areas of Kogatende, Lobo and Loliondo. This is where the wildebeest leave Tanzania and cross the Maraa river into Kenya. The Central Serengeti is unique because the animals can be seen all year round.