Serengeti National Park is an expansive wildlife sanctuary located in the Northern region of Tanzania. Serengeti National Park is endowed with a concentration of wildlife including the big five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes). It is also popular for the great migration Serengeti where over 1.5 million wildebeests and 300,000 zebras move. This Tanzania great migration extends to Masai Mara in Kenya as these wildebeests move in such of better climatic condition. They also move to get food and water, hence the need for  the Serengeti Mara safari. For today, lets embark on this 3 days Serengeti National Park safari tour in Tanzania.

You can see the great wildebeest migration in Serengeti, Tanzania with our luxury 3 days Serengeti National Park safari package. Genuinely, the best time to visit Serengeti for Wildebeest Migration is between January to August as these are the peak months for the calving season and great migration Serengeti.

This is a summary of the wildebeest migration in Serengeti.

• January- March; Calving season in the Southern Serengeti and predator –prey patterns.
• April- May; Wildebeests migrating Northwards through Western Corridor in Africa.
• June- July; Wildebeests crossing Grumeti River.
• August- September; Wildebeests crossing the Mara River into Kenya’s Masai Mara.
• October- November; Wildebeests proceed from Masai Mara in Kenya to Serengeti.

Come join us on this private Serengeti tour in Tanzania. Below is a map for directions by road from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Serengeti National Park.

The boundless grasslands of the Serengeti National Park Savannah in Tanzania are also endowed with the kopjes. These are unique ancient granite rocks that are habitats to wildlife like lions and leopards. Some of these Kopjes are embodied with ancient Maasai paintings which are of a cultural significance to the Maasai Culture. During your 3 days Tanzania safari Serengeti, expect to interact with these tribes below

• The Maasai people; The Maasai people are known for their vast cattle keeping and their warrior like nature.
• The Hadzabe people; these are known for hunting and gathering honey and wild fruits.
• Datoga people; The Datoga are skilled pastoralists and blacksmiths.
• Sukuma people; the Sukuma are primarily farmers and fishermen.

These are just examples of the different cultures that co-exist with the wildlife in Serengeti National Park.  The Summary above shows the different attractions we are to explore in our 3 days Serengeti National Park safari itinerary.

First day, you arrive at Kiliimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania and then your Serengeti safari guide will pick you up and take you on a road trip to Serengeti National Park.  The road trip will take approximately 5 and a half hours according to the route taken of 295 Km. As you approach Serengeti Natinal Park, you will be  greeted with the vast lush green and golden endless plains . You will also spot  wild animals like the big 5 safari animals, Wildebeests roaming around freely in the Savannah.

Reach your private Serengeti lodge, check in and enjoy the refreshments given to you by the hotel staff. Later that day, go on an evening safari game drive through Serengeti National Park. Also get to view the sun set over the Western Horizon in Serengeti behind the rocky outcrops casting a golden glow over the landscape.

You will also get to catch high predator-prey actions during your African safari Serengeti trip as the hyenas scavenge and hunt their prey. Also, spot the lions and leopards hide in the tall grass as they stalk and hunt down their victims.  During your Serengeti National Park safari, you will also get to see other nocturnal an impalas like civet cats, porcupines, nightjars and many others.

Later after the Serengeti safari game drive head back to your Serengeti lodge and enjoy an evening dinner buffet with some of the local cuisines. Lastly, rest in your comfortable room and prepare for your second day of this Tanzania Serengeti safari tours.

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On this 2nd day of your Serengeti National Park safari, wake and get ready for the day’s adventures and experiences. After breakfast you will get briefed by your Serengeti safari guide and then board the safari vans. Next, proceed to a morning  game drive in Serengeti National Park. As you go through the misty  grasslands  you will get to view the sun set over the vast plains as the wilderness comes alive. You will also get to see the big five safari Tanzania (lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes and elephants). These will be seen roaming freely around in search of food and water and others socializing.

As you  approach  the Ndutu area you will get one of the best great wildebeest migration Serengeti experiences. Additionally, you  might  get to see some of the wildebeests giving birth and others migrating with the zebras, impalas and gazelles. Although, the best time to visit Serengeti for great migration is between ( December- April). If it is between (May –July) you will spot the wildebeests crossing the Grumeti River. Then between August-November  you will witness the dramatic  Mara river crossings. These wildebeests and zebras in Tanzania are seen fighting to defend their  lives as they face predators like leopards. And genuinely you can visit the Seronera area any time of the year. Seronera area in Serengeti National Game park is endowed with plenty of wildebeests and abundant Tanzania safari wildlife viewing.

In the afternoon, you will head for an arranged picnic at the Kopjes rocky outcrops under the acacia trees.  Get to enjoy your meal as you take in the cool natural fresh air and get to see will animals like lions sunbathing at a distance at the kopjes. You also  get to watch different bird species like lanner falcons, peregrine falcons and vultures perched on top of the kopjes, scanning prey. After your meal you will take a walk at the Kopjes  where you will get to explore the ancient Maasai paintings embodied on the rocky outcrops that are sacred for the Maasai and have a cultural significance to them. As you walk around the Kopjes you will also get to spot other wildlife like the baboons, mongoose and cheetahs some looking for food and others resting on the Kopjes.

Later in the evening take a game drive through the park and watch the sun set a warm glow over the Savannah as you enjoy refreshments. In the night, proceed to a campfire and enjoy a wilderness feast as the sounds and roars of the jungle come to life.  You get to interact with other tourists and share you experiences and adventures and then heady back to your safari lodge/hotel and rest.

In the early morning after a warm breakfast take a Serengeti safari tour game drive through the park to Seronera Area. Also, it’s where hot air balloons are launched for those interested in a hot air balloon Serengeti luxury safari.  As you ascend in the skies you witness the different routes of the wildebeest migration Serengeti. The hot air balloon Serengeti safari enable the best Serengeti africa tours in the boundless plains from a birds-eye view perspective. You also get to witness the captivating dawn break over the plains. Additionally,  get to enjoy the early morning panoramic view of the Serengeti National Park landscape covered with golden light. After the hot air balloon Serengeti safari, embark on another game drive thrilling experience. Also get to witness herds of giraffes and rhinos roaming around freely during this 3 days Serengeti Africa tours.

In the mid break of the day you will visit the local Maasai community and get welcomed with open arms and open smiles. Later enjoy a traditional meal with the Maasai people as you get to interact with them and know more about their culture and  historical background .

You will also get entertainment from the Maasai as they showcase their culture through craft art, music, dance and drama. You could also take a walk through the Maasai villages and get to discover their daily day to day lifestyles. Hence, you will spot some of them herding their large cattle herds in the Serengeti plains.

Later in the day you will head back to your safari lodge Serengeti Tanzania, and check out. Lastly, depart for your journey back home after getting an adventurous and heart warming experience in out best car rental Tanzania 4×4. Hence the end of your 3 days Serengeti National Park safari.